SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Adult Light - Poultry
Smilla Adult Light - Poultry scores 2.4/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 30% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.4/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The food uses a named animal protein (poultry) as the first ingredient, which is a positive. However, the estimated carbohydrate content of 45.6% DMB is excessively high for an obligate carnivore, and the protein level is marginal at 33.0% DMB.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Smilla Adult Light - Poultry scores close to the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · April 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 - Poultry vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.6/5
Scores 0.2 points below the average dry food
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
- 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
Not ideal for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients 30% animal protein (poultry
- 02dried)
- 03maize (ground)
- 04maize meal
- 05rice meal
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 30% animal protein (poultry, dried), maize (ground), maize meal, rice meal, barley (ground), oils and fats, beet molasses pulp (desugared, dried), apple pomace (dried), potassium chloride, linseed, sodium chloride, yeast (dried), yucca schidigera (dried) Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 14.78 MJ / 3, 532 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 4. 500mg, taurine 1, 000mg, iron (ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 65mg, zinc (zinc oxide) 85mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 13mg, manganese (manganese(II) oxide) 16mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 1.6mg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.25mg Technological additives: Antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Adult Light - Poultry good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Adult Light - Poultry is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.4 out of 5. The food uses a named animal protein (poultry) as the first ingredient, which is a positive. However, the estimated carbohydrate content of 45.6% DMB is excessively high for an obligate carnivore, and the protein level is marginal at 33.0% DMB.
What is the protein content of Smilla Adult Light - Poultry?
Smilla Adult Light - Poultry contains 30% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 32.97% 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 - Poultry grain-free?
No, Smilla Adult Light - Poultry 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 - Poultry compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Smilla Adult Light - Poultry scores 0.2 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.6. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Smilla Adult Light - Poultry suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Adult Light - Poultry 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 - Poultry?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Adult Light - Poultry are: Ingredients 30% animal protein (poultry, dried), maize (ground), maize meal, rice meal. The primary ingredient is Ingredients 30% animal protein (poultry. The remaining top ingredients are dried), maize (ground), maize meal, rice meal. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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