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Jinx vs. NutriSource

In this comparison article for Jinx vs NutriSource, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Jinx and NutriSource, 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 NutriSource vs Jinx comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Jinx Review Page or NutriSource Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: NutriSource vs. Jinx

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.

Jinx Dog Food vs. NutriSource Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Jinx	NutriSource
Crude Protein	30%	28.9%
Crude Fat	15.6%	16.8%
Crude Fiber	5.4%	7.1%

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.

NutriSource and Jinx both provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

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.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Jinx Pet Food Ingredients vs. NutriSource Pet Food Ingredients

Jinx and NutriSource both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Canola Oil

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

Garlic

White Rice

Pea Protein

Brewers Rice

Dried Tomato Pomace

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 NutriSource.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Jinx & NutriSource?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of Jinx or NutriSource pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Jinx	NutriSource
Per Pound	$2.52	$2.64
Per Calorie	$0.0015	$0.0015

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 Jinx or NutriSource, 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 Jinx or NutriSource will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy Jinx Pet Foods

You can purchase Jinx pet foods from the following stores:

9 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy NutriSource Pet Foods

You can purchase NutriSource pet food products from these retailers:

75 Recipes In-Stock Today

30 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Jinx	NutriSource
Dry Dog Food	4 Recipes	41 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	None	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	7 Treats	11 Treats
Dry Cat Food	None	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	None	10 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None