IAMS · REVIEW
IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection
IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection scores 3.1/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 9.3% protein targeting senior cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.1/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food is dragged down by the vague 'meat and animal by-products' dominating the ingredient list, which prevents transparency around specific protein sources. On the dry matter basis, protein is adequate at 44.9%, but the estimated carbohydrate load of 22.7% is moderately high for a strict carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, IAMS Naturally Cat Senior – Land & Sea Collection 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
IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
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?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Lamb: Meat and animal by-products (38%
- 02incl. 4% lamb)
- 03vegetable by-products (0.5% beet pulp)
- 04minerals
- 05oils and fats (0.1% fish oil
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: Lamb: Meat and animal by-products (38%, incl. 4% lamb), vegetable by-products (0.5% beet pulp), minerals, oils and fats (0.1% fish oil, sunflower oil). Salmon: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% ASC salmon), vegetable by-products (0.5% beet pulp), minerals, oils and fats (0.1% fish oil, sunflower oil). Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin D3 (250 IU), vitamin E (150 IU), taurine (400mg), L-carnitine (8mg), manganese [manganous sulphate monohydrate] (1.1mg), zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] (12mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection is an average wet food with a quality score of 3.1 out of 5. This food is dragged down by the vague 'meat and animal by-products' dominating the ingredient list, which prevents transparency around specific protein sources. On the dry matter basis, protein is adequate at 44.9%, but the estimated carbohydrate load of 22.7% is moderately high for a strict carnivore.
What is the protein content of IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection?
IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection contains 9.3% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 44.93% 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 Senior Land & Sea Collection grain-free?
Yes, IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection 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 Senior Land & Sea Collection compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection scores close to 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 Senior Land & Sea Collection suitable for kittens or senior cats?
IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection 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 IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection?
The top 5 ingredients in IAMS Senior Land & Sea Collection are: Ingredients: Lamb: Meat and animal by-products (38%, incl. 4% lamb), vegetable by-products (0.5% beet pulp), minerals, oils and fats (0.1% fish oil. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Lamb: Meat and animal by-products (38%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are incl. 4% lamb), vegetable by-products (0.5% beet pulp), minerals, oils and fats (0.1% fish oil. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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