Greenies vs Jinx
Greenies is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Jinx by Think Jinx, Inc. On KibbleLab, Jinx averages 7.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Greenies. Greenies makes food for cats and dogs, while Jinx covers dogs.
Greenies and Jinx compared
| Attribute | Greenies |
|
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | Think Jinx, Inc. |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Independent |
| Founded | 1935 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Products listed | 102 | 40 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
ScoreThe average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works . |
7.7 (avg of 102) | 7.9 (avg of 40) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Greenies vs Jinx: how they compare
Scores
Jinx scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.9 out of 10 across 40 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 102 for Greenies. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes them
Greenies is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Jinx is made by Think Jinx, Inc., an independent maker, based in Los Angeles, California, USA, founded in 2019.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 102 Greenies foods and 40 Jinx foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Greenies or Jinx?
Jinx scores higher: it averages 7.9 out of 10 across 40 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Greenies. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Greenies and Jinx?
Greenies is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Jinx is made by Think Jinx, Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Greenies has 102 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 40 for Jinx.
Where is each brand based?
Greenies is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Jinx is based in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Have Greenies or Jinx been recalled?
Neither Greenies nor Jinx has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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