Our verdict
Is Jinx Grass-Fed Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 12% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.50% |
| Calcium | 1% |
Energy: 343 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
See full feeding table on page; puppies fed more (1.5x-2x adult amount), gestation increase 25-50%, lactation free-choice. Adult daily cups based on weight: <5 lbs 1/2, 6-10 lbs 1/2-1, 11-20 lbs 1-1 1/2, 21-30 lbs 1 1/2-2, 31-40 lbs 2-2 1/2, 41-60 lbs 2 1/2-3 1/2, 61-80 lbs 3 1/2-4 1/3, 81-100 lbs 4 1/3-5, >100 lbs add 1/4 cup per 10 lbs.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc 110 mg/kg; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 60 mg/kg; Bacillus Coagulans 80M CFU/lb; L-Threonine; DL-Methionine; Taurine; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate; Vitamin E Supplement; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Ferrous Sulfate; Niacin Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Copper Sulfate; Vitamin A Supplement; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Thiamine Mononitrate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Manganese Sulfate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Riboflavin Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Biotin; Folic Acid; Vitamin B12 Supplement
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative); Citric Acid (Preservative); Rosemary Extract
Ingredients (57)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 42.2%
- veg 25.6%
- additive 7.9%
- oil 6.2%
- mineral 5.2%
- meat 4.6%
- fibre 4.3%
- carb 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 2 | Beef Meal | Beef | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 3 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 5 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.2 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 8 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 9 | Chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 11 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 14 | Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 2.1 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 16 | Monocalcium Phosphate | Monocalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 2.0 |
| 18 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 19 | L-Threonine | Threonine | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 21 | Monosodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 22 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 23 | Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.9 |
| 24 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Citric Acid (Preservative) | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 26 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 27 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral · good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Coconut Flour | Coconut Flour | carb · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 31 | Cinnamon | Cinnamon | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 32 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 36 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | Dried Spearmint | Spearmint | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 45 | Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 50 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 57 | Rosemary Extract. | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Lamb2.3% estimated
- 2. Beef Meal2.3% estimated
- 3. Lentils2.3% estimated
- 4. Peas2.3% estimated
- 5. Dried Yeast2.2% estimated
- 6. Sweet Potato2.2% estimated
- 7. Carrots2.2% estimated
- 8. Beef Fat2.2% estimated
- 9. Chickpeas2.2% estimated
- 10. Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal2.1% estimated
- 11. Dried Plain Beet Pulp2.1% estimated
- 12. Natural Flavor2.1% estimated
- 13. Flaxseed2.1% estimated
- 14. Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.1% estimated
- 15. Salt2.0% estimated
- 16. Monocalcium Phosphate2.0% estimated
- 17. Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.0% estimated
- 18. Dried Chicory Root2.0% estimated
- 19. L-Threonine2.0% estimated
- 20. DL-Methionine1.9% estimated
- 21. Monosodium Phosphate1.9% estimated
- 22. Taurine1.9% estimated
- 23. Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)1.9% estimated
- 24. Zinc Amino Acid Complex1.9% estimated
- 25. Citric Acid (Preservative)1.8% estimated
- 26. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate1.8% estimated
- 27. Vitamin E Supplement1.8% estimated
- 28. Zinc Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 29. Iron Amino Acid Complex1.8% estimated
- 30. Coconut Flour1.7% estimated
- 31. Cinnamon1.7% estimated
- 32. Spinach1.7% estimated
- 33. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.7% estimated
- 34. Dried Blueberries1.7% estimated
- 35. Dried Kelp1.6% estimated
- 36. Dried Cranberries1.6% estimated
- 37. Dried Spearmint1.6% estimated
- 38. Dried Pumpkin1.6% estimated
- 39. Ferrous Sulfate1.6% estimated
- 40. Niacin Supplement1.5% estimated
- 41. Copper Amino Acid Complex1.5% estimated
- 42. Copper Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 43. Vitamin A Supplement1.5% estimated
- 44. Manganese Amino Acid Complex1.4% estimated
- 45. Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product1.4% estimated
- 46. Thiamine Mononitrate1.4% estimated
- 47. d-Calcium Pantothenate1.4% estimated
- 48. Manganese Sulfate1.4% estimated
- 49. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.3% estimated
- 50. Riboflavin Supplement1.3% estimated
- 51. Calcium Iodate1.3% estimated
- 52. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.3% estimated
- 53. Sodium Selenite1.3% estimated
- 54. Biotin1.2% estimated
- 55. Folic Acid1.2% estimated
- 56. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.2% estimated
- 57. Rosemary Extract.1.2% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Jinx
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.thinkjinx.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Trustpilot: 3.3/5 · 1 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 49 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.092 | -0.71 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.8% | 0.163 | +1.44 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.6% | -0.012 | -0.59 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -9.47 | 0.222 | -2.10 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.092 | -0.71 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.8% | 0.163 | +1.44 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.6% | -0.012 | -0.59 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -9.47 | 0.222 | -2.10 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.2
- Final score
- 49/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88.1 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 343 | 379 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 28 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc 110 mg/kg
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 60 mg/kg
- Bacillus Coagulans 80M CFU/lb
- L-Threonine
- DL-Methionine
- Taurine
- Zinc Amino Acid Complex
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Zinc Sulfate
- Iron Amino Acid Complex
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Niacin Supplement
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Copper Sulfate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Calcium Iodate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Sodium Selenite
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato for digestion & eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrots to support immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added taurine for heart health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lamb Premium Grass-Fed Lamb for strong, healthy dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Best-in-class total digestibility (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80 million patented probiotics for gut health (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pre & Probiotics for Healthy Gut Microbiome (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 20+ superfoods for all functional needs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pasture-Raised, Grass-Fed Lamb as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Expertly formulated for dogs of all life stages (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| never use artificial ingredients or fillers like corn, wheat, soy or animal byproducts (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Great for dogs with chicken protein allergies (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers, artificials or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO approved... formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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