Jinx Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Jinx Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.40% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3604 kcal/kg | 3607 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Cage-free Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Salmon Oil, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberry, Kale, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement Show full list Show less |
INGREDIENTS: Chicken by-product meal, corn, chicken fat, wheat, brewers rice, wheat gluten, brown rice, pea fiber, chicken meal, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk, pork), brewers rice flour, corn protein meal, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, marine microalgae oil, monocalcium phosphate, powdered psyllium seed husk, calcium carbonate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, yeast extract, salt, choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, fish oil, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, L-threonine, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Heart care, Bone health | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Puppy |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 | Yes |
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 |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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