GOURMET · REVIEW
Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken
Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken scores 3.3/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 13.5% protein targeting adult cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The 'meat and meat by-products' opening ingredient is vague and limits protein source quality. Protein level is high on a dry matter basis (67.5%), but scores are dragged down by explicit added sugars and unspecified 'vegetable protein extracts' used as cheap fillers.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights - Chicken 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
Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.3 points above the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Excellent protein content for adult cats
- Minimal filler content — no unnecessary grain or starch padding
- 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 some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and meat by-products (18%; of which chicken 8%)
- 02vegetable protein extracts
- 03fish and fish by-products
- 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
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: Meat and meat by-products (18%; of which chicken 8%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals, vegetable by-products, sugars. Salmon: Meat and meat by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (salmon 4%), minerals, vegetable by-products, sugars. Additives per kg: Vitamin A (800 IU), vitamin D3 (122 IU), iron (II) sulphate monohydrate (9.2mg), calcium iodate anhydrous (0.22mg), copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate (0.80mg), manganous sulphate monohydrate (1.7mg), zinc sulphate monohydrate (16.3mg), taurine (500mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken is an average wet food with a quality score of 3.3 out of 5. The 'meat and meat by-products' opening ingredient is vague and limits protein source quality. Protein level is high on a dry matter basis (67.5%), but scores are dragged down by explicit added sugars and unspecified 'vegetable protein extracts' used as cheap fillers.
What is the protein content of Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken?
Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken contains 13.5% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 67.5% 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 Succulent Delights Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights 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 Succulent Delights Chicken compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken scores 0.3 points above 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 Succulent Delights Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken is formulated for adult cats. Its high protein content (67.5% dry matter basis) may also be suitable for kittens, but a dedicated kitten formula is generally recommended. 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 Succulent Delights Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Gourmet Gold Succulent Delights Chicken are: Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and meat by-products (18%; of which chicken 8%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals, vegetable by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken: Meat and meat by-products (18%; of which chicken 8%)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, 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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