IAMS · REVIEW
IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy
IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 9.2% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food avoids all artificial additives, which is excellent. However, the primary ingredient is vague 'meat and animal by-products' with only small named portions, making protein quality poor despite a moderate 43.8% DMB protein and 23.3% DMB carbs without grain fillers.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Grain Free - Land Collection in Gravy 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
IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.5 points below the average wet 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
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- 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 in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%
- 02including 20% chicken)
- 03vegetable by-products (inulin 0.4%)
- 04minerals. Lamb & Beef in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%
- 05including 4% beef and 4% lamb)
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
Ingredients: Chicken in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 20% chicken), vegetable by-products (inulin 0.4%), minerals. Lamb & Beef in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 4% beef and 4% lamb), vegetable by-products (0.4% inulin), minerals. Duck & Carrots in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 4% duck), vegetable by-products (0.4% inulin), minerals, vegetables (0.45% dried carrots, equivalent to 4% carrots). Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin D3 (160 IU), vitamin E (100mg), taurine (520mg), biotin (100μg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (10mg), manganese [as manganese (II) oxide] (2mg), copper [as copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate] (1.2mg), iodine [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (0.2mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. This food avoids all artificial additives, which is excellent. However, the primary ingredient is vague 'meat and animal by-products' with only small named portions, making protein quality poor despite a moderate 43.8% DMB protein and 23.3% DMB carbs without grain fillers.
What is the protein content of IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy?
IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy contains 9.2% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 43.81% 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 IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy grain-free?
Yes, IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy 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 IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy scores 0.5 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 IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy suitable for kittens or senior cats?
IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy 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 IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy?
The top 5 ingredients in IAMS Grain-Free Land Collection in Gravy are: Ingredients: Chicken in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 20% chicken), vegetable by-products (inulin 0.4%), minerals. Lamb & Beef in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 4% beef and 4% lamb). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are including 20% chicken), vegetable by-products (inulin 0.4%), minerals. Lamb & Beef in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (40%, including 4% beef and 4% lamb). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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