A crude-protein minimum is a guaranteed lower bound, not the exact protein content of every batch. Keep the qualifier attached when copying the number into a comparison.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Qualifier | Record minimum, not just the percentage. |
| Basis | Keep as-fed and dry-matter figures in separate columns. |
| Missing detail | Ask for typical analysis when a precise comparison matters. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Record minimum, not just the percentage.
Keep as-fed and dry-matter figures in separate columns.
Ask for typical analysis when a precise comparison matters.
A practical example
A label showing 24% minimum and another showing 26% minimum does not establish an exact two-point difference between the foods.
Before you decide
Do not use the larger printed minimum as a complete food-quality ranking.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.