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MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box
MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box scores 3.2/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 34% protein targeting adult cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.2/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The leading ingredient across most varieties is a named poultry or fish meal or fresh meat, but fresh chicken meat (with its high water content) shrinks in the dry mix, making dried meals the true protein anchors; the inclusion of distinct named sources like duck, salmon, and turkey is a plus but does not reach the 'three whole meats first' threshold. At 37% dry-matter protein and an estimated 34% carbohydrates, this formula falls short of a strict carnivore model, as potato, sweet potato, and peas—listed high—drive substantial carbohydrate and glycemic load rather than serving only as incidental fiber sources.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box scores above the dry 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
MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.5 points above the average dry 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
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01poultry (consisting of 30% fresh chicken meat
- 02chicken meat meal
- 03poultry fat
- 04turkey meat meal
- 05duck meat meal)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
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
poultry (consisting of 30% fresh chicken meat, chicken meat meal, poultry fat, turkey meat meal, duck meat meal), potato*, sweet potato*, peas, salmon oil, beet pulp (desugared), brewer's yeast, Allgäu mountain meadow herbs, cranberries*, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), New Zealand green-lipped mussel, Yucca Schidigera, (*dried) 44% salmon (consisting of 28% fresh salmon, salmon meal, salmon oil), potato*, poultry (consisting of 7% poultry meat meal, poultry fat), trout, sweet potato*, peas, brewer's yeast, beet pulp (desugared), Allgäu mountain meadow herbs, cranberries*, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Yucca schidigera, New Zealand green-lipped mussel, (*dried) 49% poultry, salmon & beef (consisting of 20% poultry meat dried & ground, salmon dried & ground, poultry fat, beef tallow), potato*, sodium chloride, vitamins and minerals. (*dried) 48% poultry & beef (consisting of 33% poultry meat dried & ground, poultry fat, beef tallow), potato*, cellulose dried & ground, sodium chloride, vitamins and minerals. (*dried)
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.2 out of 5. The leading ingredient across most varieties is a named poultry or fish meal or fresh meat, but fresh chicken meat (with its high water content) shrinks in the dry mix, making dried meals the true protein anchors; the inclusion of distinct named sources like duck, salmon, and turkey is a plus but does not reach the 'three whole meats first' threshold. At 37% dry-matter protein and an estimated 34% carbohydrates, this formula falls short of a strict carnivore model, as potato, sweet potato, and peas—listed high—drive substantial carbohydrate and glycemic load rather than serving only as incidental fiber sources.
What is the protein content of MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box?
MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box contains 34% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 36.96% 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 MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box grain-free?
Yes, MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box 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 MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box scores 0.5 points above the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box suitable for kittens or senior cats?
MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box 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 MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box?
The top 5 ingredients in MAC's Trockenfutter Und Snack Katze Probier-Box are: poultry (consisting of 30% fresh chicken meat, chicken meat meal, poultry fat, turkey meat meal, duck meat meal). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (poultry (consisting of 30% fresh chicken meat), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are chicken meat meal, poultry fat, turkey meat meal, duck meat meal). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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