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Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables
Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables scores 2.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 32% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The food is grain-first with 'cereals' as the primary ingredient, and uses unnamed meat derivatives, marking poor protein quality. However, it meets minimum protein levels on a dry basis at 36%, but the high carbohydrate load (42.1% DMB) and reliance on plant protein extract make it suboptimal for a strict carnivore, while the absence of declared artificial additives is a minor positive.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables scores below 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
Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.7 points below 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
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
- High carbohydrate content relative to protein
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
Not ideal for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Cereals (%20)
- 02meat and animal derivatives
- 03vegetable protein extract
- 04oils
- 05vegetables
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
Cereals (%20), meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extract, oils, vegetables, fish and fish derivatives (%4 salmon), yeast, minerals
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.0 out of 5. The food is grain-first with 'cereals' as the primary ingredient, and uses unnamed meat derivatives, marking poor protein quality. However, it meets minimum protein levels on a dry basis at 36%, but the high carbohydrate load (42.1% DMB) and reliance on plant protein extract make it suboptimal for a strict carnivore, while the absence of declared artificial additives is a minor positive.
What is the protein content of Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables?
Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables contains 32% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 35.96% 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 Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables grain-free?
Yes, Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables 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 Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables scores 0.7 points below 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 Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables 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 Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables?
The top 5 ingredients in Friskies Adult Salmon & Vegetables are: Cereals (%20), meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extract, oils, vegetables. The primary ingredient is Cereals (%20). The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extract, oils, vegetables. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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