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Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef)
Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) scores 1.5/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food targeting senior cats.
Poor
MiauMiau AI score · 1.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food scores poorly due to the reliance on 'meat and animal by-products' as the primary protein source across all varieties, with specific named meats often only at 4%. The presence of 'sugar' and 'vegetable by-products' in every recipe, along with missing nutritional analysis, further detracts from its suitability for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ wet food products, Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) scores below the wet food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · April 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
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
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- 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: Chicken: Meat and animal by-products (min. 4% chicken)
- 02minerals
- 03sugar and vegetable by-products Turkey: Meat and animal by-products(min. 4% turkey)
- 04minerals
- 05vegetable 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
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and animal by-products (min. 4% chicken), minerals, sugar and vegetable by-products Turkey: Meat and animal by-products(min. 4% turkey), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar Beef: Meat and animal by-products(min. 4% beef), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar Tuna: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (4% tuna), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar Trout & Tomato: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (min. 4% trout), vegetables (min. 4% tomatoes), vegetable by-products, minerals, sugar Saithe and Carrots: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (saithe 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Duck & Spinach: Meat and animal by-products (4% duck), vegetables (min. 4% spinach), vegetable by-products, minerals, sugar. Lamb & Green Beans: Meat and animal by-products (4% lamb), vegetables (min. 4% green beans), vegetable by-products, minerals, sugar. Ocean Fish: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (Ocean fish 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Liver: Meat and animal by-products (58% of which liver 12%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Salmon: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (salmon 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugar. Additives: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (1, 440 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (220 IU/kg), iron (10 mg/kg), iodine (0.2 mg/kg), copper (0.9 mg/kg), manganese (1.9 mg/kg), zinc (10 mg/kg). Technological additives: E516 (3100 mg/kg), E451i (4500 mg/kg). With preservatives.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 1.5 out of 5. This food scores poorly due to the reliance on 'meat and animal by-products' as the primary protein source across all varieties, with specific named meats often only at 4%. The presence of 'sugar' and 'vegetable by-products' in every recipe, along with missing nutritional analysis, further detracts from its suitability for an obligate carnivore.
Is Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) grain-free?
Yes, Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) 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 Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) scores 1.6 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.1. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) is formulated for senior cats. Senior formulas are often adjusted for lower activity levels and may include joint support or kidney-friendly nutrient profiles.
What are the main ingredients in Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef)?
The top 5 ingredients in Gourmet Gold Pâté Recipes Mega Pack (Ocean Fish, Liver, Turkey, Beef) are: Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and animal by-products (min. 4% chicken), minerals, sugar and vegetable by-products Turkey: Meat and animal by-products(min. 4% turkey), minerals, vegetable by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and animal by-products (min. 4% chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are minerals, sugar and vegetable by-products Turkey: Meat and animal by-products(min. 4% turkey), minerals, vegetable by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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