GOURMET · REVIEW
Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken
Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken scores 1.9/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 7.5% protein targeting adult cats.
Poor
MiauMiau AI score · 1.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is an unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' mix, with the named protein sources (e.g., 4% chicken) appearing as trace amounts far down the list, placing it among the lowest quality protein sources available. The formula contains added sugar and uses 'cereals' (grains) as a primary filler, which together with an estimated 29.7% dry matter carbohydrate load makes it poorly aligned with an obligate carnivore's dietary needs.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken 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 Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 1.1 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
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- 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
- 01Ingredients: Salmon & chicken: meat and animal by-products (of which 4% chicken)
- 02cereals
- 03fish and fish by-products (4% salmon)
- 04minerals
- 05sugar. Trout: meat and animal by-products
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
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Salmon & chicken: meat and animal by-products (of which 4% chicken), cereals, fish and fish by-products (4% salmon), minerals, sugar. Trout: meat and animal by-products, cereals, fish (4% trout) vegetable by-products, vegetables (4%), minerals, sugar. Duck with olives: meat and animal by-products (of which 4% duck), cereals, fruits (min. 4% olives in sauce), minerals, sugar. Rabbit in carrot sauce: meat and animal by-products (approx. 4% rabbit), cereals, vegetables (4% carrots), minerals, sugar. Poultry and liver: meat and animal by-products (approx. 4% poultry, liver), cereals, minerals, sugar. Veal with vegetables: meat and animal by-products (approx. 4% veal), cereals, vegetables (4%), minerals, sugar, vegetable by-products. Turkey and duck: meat and animal by-products (approx. 4% turkey, duck), cereals, minerals, sugar. Beef: meat and animal by-products (approx. 4% beef), cereals, minerals, sugar. Nutritional additives: Chicken and liver: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Rabbit in carrot sauce: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Salmon with chicken: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Veal with vegetables: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Duck with olives: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Trout and vegetables: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Turkey and duck: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg). Beef: vitamin A (1, 290 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), iron (9 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.8 mg/kg), manganese (1.7 mg/kg), zinc (9 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 1.9 out of 5. The first ingredient is an unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' mix, with the named protein sources (e.g., 4% chicken) appearing as trace amounts far down the list, placing it among the lowest quality protein sources available. The formula contains added sugar and uses 'cereals' (grains) as a primary filler, which together with an estimated 29.7% dry matter carbohydrate load makes it poorly aligned with an obligate carnivore's dietary needs.
What is the protein content of Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken?
Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken contains 7.5% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 40.54% 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 Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken 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 Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken scores 1.1 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 Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken 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 Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Gourmet Gold Chunks in Sauce Salmon and Chicken are: Ingredients: Salmon & chicken: meat and animal by-products (of which 4% chicken), cereals, fish and fish by-products (4% salmon), minerals, sugar. Trout: meat and animal by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Salmon & chicken: meat and animal by-products (of which 4% chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are cereals, fish and fish by-products (4% salmon), minerals, sugar. Trout: meat and animal by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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