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Instinct vs. JustFoodForDogs

In this comparison article for Instinct vs JustFoodForDogs, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Instinct and JustFoodForDogs, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this JustFoodForDogs vs Instinct comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Instinct Review Page or JustFoodForDogs Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: JustFoodForDogs vs. Instinct

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Instinct Dog Food vs. JustFoodForDogs Dog Food

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Instinct	JustFoodForDogs
Crude Protein	42.1%	31.6%
Crude Fat	27.7%	16.4%
Crude Fiber	10.0%	6.3%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

On average, Instinct wet dog food recipes contain 10.46% more protein than JustFoodForDogs recipes. Clearly, there is a significant difference between the protein content of JustFoodForDogs and Instinct.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

If you look at the average percentages of crude fiber, you'll notice that Instinct typically guarantees 3.65% more fiber. This is a fairly small difference between Instinct and JustFoodForDogs, but still worth mentioning.

Instinct Pet Food Ingredients vs. JustFoodForDogs Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Instinct.

Garlic

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by JustFoodForDogs.

White Rice

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Instinct.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Instinct & JustFoodForDogs?

Instinct has been recalled 2 times.

July 24, 2015: Salmonella
Feb. 15, 2013: Pieces of clear plastic in bag

According to our records, JustFoodForDogs has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Wet Dog Food	Instinct	JustFoodForDogs
Per Pound	$6.31	$8.84
Per Calorie	$0.0107	$0.0153

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Instinct or JustFoodForDogs, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Instinct or JustFoodForDogs will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Instinct and JustFoodForDogs. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Instinct Pet Foods

You can purchase Instinct pet foods from the following stores:

84 Recipes In-Stock Today

59 Recipes In-Stock Today

67 Recipes In-Stock Today

17 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy JustFoodForDogs Pet Foods

You can purchase JustFoodForDogs pet food products from these retailers:

15 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Instinct	JustFoodForDogs
Dry Dog Food	37 Recipes	None
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	4 Recipes
Dog Treats	None	7 Treats
Dry Cat Food	20 Recipes	None
Wet Cat Food	16 Recipes	None
Cat Treats	None	None