GOURMET · REVIEW
Gourmet Chicken in Sauce
Gourmet Chicken in Sauce scores 2.3/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 11% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products', followed by vegetable protein extracts, indicating poor protein quality and heavy reliance on plant-based fillers. Added sugar is present as a palatant, but severe preservatives are absent; however, the actual dry-matter protein cannot be verified due to missing moisture data, adding to the uncertainty.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Gourmet Chicken in Sauce scores below 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
Gourmet Chicken in Sauce vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.7 points below the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
- 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
- 01Meat and animal by-products (15%
- 02of which 4% chicken)
- 03vegetable protein extracts
- 04fish and fish by-products
- 05minerals
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Meat and animal by-products (15%, of which 4% chicken), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Beef: Meat and animal by-products (16%, of which 4% beef), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Salmon: Meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (salmon 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Tuna: Meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (tuna 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Additives Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (600 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (91 IU/kg), iron [ferrous sulfate monohydrate] (6.9 mg/kg), iodine [calcium iodate, anhydrous] (0.26 mg/kg), copper [cupric sulfate pentahydrate] (0.60 mg/kg), Manganese [manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate] (1.3 mg/kg), Zinc [zinc sulfate monohydrate] (12.0 mg/kg), Taurine (370 mg/kg). Sensory additives: Flavorings. Nutritional additives: Salmon: Vitamin A (600 IU/kg), iron [iron (II) sulfate monohydrate] (6.9 mg/kg), iodine [calcium iodate, anhydrous] (0.26 mg/kg), copper [copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate] (0.60 mg/kg), manganese [manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate] (1.3 mg/kg), zinc [zinc sulfate monohydrate] (12.0 mg/kg), taurine (370 mg/kg). Sensory additives: Flavorings.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Gourmet Chicken in Sauce good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Gourmet Chicken in Sauce is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.3 out of 5. The first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products', followed by vegetable protein extracts, indicating poor protein quality and heavy reliance on plant-based fillers. Added sugar is present as a palatant, but severe preservatives are absent; however, the actual dry-matter protein cannot be verified due to missing moisture data, adding to the uncertainty.
What is the protein content of Gourmet Chicken in Sauce?
Gourmet Chicken in Sauce contains 11% protein as listed on the label.
Is Gourmet Chicken in Sauce grain-free?
Yes, Gourmet Chicken in Sauce 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 Gourmet Chicken in Sauce compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Gourmet Chicken in Sauce scores 0.7 points below 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 Gourmet Chicken in Sauce suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Gourmet Chicken in Sauce 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 Gourmet Chicken in Sauce?
The top 5 ingredients in Gourmet Chicken in Sauce are: Meat and animal by-products (15%, of which 4% chicken), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals. The primary ingredient is Meat and animal by-products (15%. The remaining top ingredients are of which 4% chicken), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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