APPLAWS · REVIEW
Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb
Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb scores 2.9/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 36% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is a named chicken meal, but it is immediately followed by starchy potatoes and peas, indicating moderate filler content. The moisture value (82%) is clearly erroneous for a dry food, making dry matter protein and carbohydrate estimates unreliable; this uncertainty limits the protein and filler scores.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Applaws Adult Chicken with Lamb scores close to the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.2 points above the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Chicken (40.5%
- 02chicken meat meal 37%
- 03freshly prepared chicken* 3.5%)
- 04potatoes*
- 05dried peas*
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Chicken (40.5%, chicken meat meal 37%, freshly prepared chicken* 3.5%), potatoes*, dried peas*, poultry fat (8%), lamb (4%), vitamins & minerals, beet pulp*, dried brewer's yeast*, poultry juice (1.5%), egg powder*, salmon oil, chicory extract* (0.2%). Minerals, beet pulp*, dried brewer's yeast*, poultry juice (1.5%), egg powder*, salmon oil, chicory extract* (0.2%, a source of prebiotic FOS), algae*, yucca schidigera extract*, cranberry powder. *Natural ingredients. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Vitamin A (29, 000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1, 000 IU/kg), vitamin E (640 mg/kg), taurine (1.000 mg/kg), iodine [calcium iodate, anhydrous] (1 mg/kg), iron [iron(II) sulphate monohydrate] (50 mg/kg), zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] (100 mg/kg), manganese [manganese(II) oxide] (50 mg/kg), copper [copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate] (5 mg/kg). Technological additives: Tocopherol extracts, sepiolite (300 mg/kg). Sensory additives: Rosemary extract. Amino acids: DL-methionine (250 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.9 out of 5. The first ingredient is a named chicken meal, but it is immediately followed by starchy potatoes and peas, indicating moderate filler content. The moisture value (82%) is clearly erroneous for a dry food, making dry matter protein and carbohydrate estimates unreliable; this uncertainty limits the protein and filler scores.
What is the protein content of Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb?
Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb contains 36% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 200% protein. Dry matter basis is the fairest way to compare protein between wet and dry foods because it removes water content from the equation.
Is Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb grain-free?
Yes, Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb is grain-free. It does not contain wheat, corn, rice, or other grain ingredients. This can be beneficial for cats with grain sensitivities, though most healthy cats tolerate grains without issues.
How does Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb scores close to the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb is formulated for adult cats. Its high protein content (200% dry matter basis) may also be suitable for kittens, but a dedicated kitten formula is generally recommended. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb?
The top 5 ingredients in Applaws Adult Chicken & Lamb are: Ingredients: Chicken (40.5%, chicken meat meal 37%, freshly prepared chicken* 3.5%), potatoes*, dried peas*. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken (40.5%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are chicken meat meal 37%, freshly prepared chicken* 3.5%), potatoes*, dried peas*. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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