CATESSY · REVIEW
Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver
Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver scores 2.9/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 7.5% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food avoids artificial additives and has a moderate protein level (41.7% DMB) with low carbs (16.7% DMB). However, the first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and the second is generic 'grain', which lowers ingredient quality.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Catessy Chunks in Gravy or Jelly Salmon & Trout in Gravy scores close to the wet 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
Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
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
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Chicken in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % chicken)
- 02minerals
- 03inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU
- 04vitamin E 15mg
- 05copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
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 in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % chicken), minerals, inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Lamb in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % lamb), minerals, inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Salmon in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (5% salmon), minerals. inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Beef in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % beef), minerals, inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Salmon and Trout in Gravy (complete food): Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (5% salmon, trout), grain, minerals Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Veal & Chicken in Gravy (complete food): Meat and animal by-products (5% veal, chicken), grain, minerals Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Duck & Liver in Gravy (complete food) : Meat and animal by-products (5% duck, liver), grain, minerals Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg Rabbit & Turkey in Gravy (complete food): Meat and animal by-products (5% rabbit, turkey), grain, minerals Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 1mg, zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, biotin 20µg, taurine 445mg
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.9 out of 5. This food avoids artificial additives and has a moderate protein level (41.7% DMB) with low carbs (16.7% DMB). However, the first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and the second is generic 'grain', which lowers ingredient quality.
What is the protein content of Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver?
Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver contains 7.5% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 41.67% 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 Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver grain-free?
Yes, Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver 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 Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver scores close to the average wet food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver?
The top 5 ingredients in Catessy Chunks in Sauce or Jelly with Duck and Liver are: Ingredients: Chicken in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % chicken), minerals, inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (5.0 % chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are minerals, inulin (0.1%) Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamin D3 250 IU, vitamin E 15mg, copper (copper(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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