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Instinct Be Natural Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Be Natural Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Be Natural Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct Be Natural Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food
Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
25.00% 27.00%
Fat 15.00% 14.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.80%
Omega-6 2.40% 1.30%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3755 kcal/kg 3580 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Chicken Meal, Barley, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Sorghum, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Carrots, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), L-Threonine, Dried Yeast, Freeze-Dried Pollock, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Beef, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley, Ground Peas, Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Beef Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Coconut Meal, Chia Seeds, Dried Kelp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Inulin, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Citric Acid (a preservative), 'L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Blueberry, Spinach, Turmeric, Ginger, Chamomile, Parsley, Apple, Dandelion, Dried Spearmint, Cinnamon, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health Probiotic support, Heart care, Immune support, Brain health, Digestive health, Joint care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association 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 accredited The 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.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Brown Rice
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Turkey

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Chicken, Barley, Brown Rice, Mixed Tocopherol, Turkey.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Be Natural Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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