SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Adult Light
Smilla Adult Light scores 2.6/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 31% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.6/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is a named dried poultry protein meal, but it is immediately followed by three high-glycemic grain flours (rice flour, maize flour, maize) and the fifth ingredient is greaves, a low-quality rendering by-product. With an estimated 39% dry-matter carbohydrate content and refined maize in the top 5, this food has excessive filler for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Smilla Adult Indoor scores close to 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
Smilla Adult Light vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
- High carbohydrate content relative to protein
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: 23% poultry protein (dried)
- 02rice flour
- 03maize flour
- 04maize
- 05greaves
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
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: 23% poultry protein (dried), rice flour, maize flour, maize, greaves, rice protein (dried), oils and fats, barley, beet molasses (desugared and dried), fish meal, apple pomace (dried), potassium chloride, linseed, sodium chloride, yucca schidigera (dried), yeast (extracted and dried) Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 15.2 MJ / 3634 kcal Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A 15, 000 IU, vitamin D3 900 IU, vitamin E 110 IU, vitamin B1 4mg, vitamin B2 4mg, calcium-D-pantothenate 10mg, niacin 45mg, vitamin B6 4mg, folic acid 3mg, biotin 435mcg, vitamin B12 65mcg, vitamin C 25mg, DL-methionine 4500 mg, taurine 1000mg, iron (ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 60mg, zinc (zinc oxide) 70mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 12mg, manganese (manganese(II) oxide) 14mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 1.4mg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2mg Technological additives: Antioxidants: tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Adult Light good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Adult Light is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.6 out of 5. The first ingredient is a named dried poultry protein meal, but it is immediately followed by three high-glycemic grain flours (rice flour, maize flour, maize) and the fifth ingredient is greaves, a low-quality rendering by-product. With an estimated 39% dry-matter carbohydrate content and refined maize in the top 5, this food has excessive filler for an obligate carnivore.
What is the protein content of Smilla Adult Light?
Smilla Adult Light contains 31% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 34.07% 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 Smilla Adult Light grain-free?
No, Smilla Adult Light is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Smilla Adult Light compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Smilla Adult Light scores close to 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 Smilla Adult Light suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Adult Light 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 Smilla Adult Light?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Adult Light are: Ingredients: 23% poultry protein (dried), rice flour, maize flour, maize, greaves. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: 23% poultry protein (dried). The remaining top ingredients are rice flour, maize flour, maize, greaves. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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