SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Kitten Duck
Smilla Kitten Duck scores 3.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 34% protein targeting kitten cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is a named meal (poultry protein), but maize meal and rice flour immediately follow, raising the carbohydrate content to an estimated 31.9% DMB. The food uses natural preservatives and has a clean additive profile, yet the heavy grain reliance and moderate 37.4% protein weaken its alignment with an obligate carnivore's needs.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Smilla Kitten with Duck 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 Kitten Duck vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.3 points above 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
- 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
- 01Ingredients: 24% poultry protein (dried)
- 02maize meal
- 03rice flour
- 04oils and fats
- 05greaves
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
Ingredients: 24% poultry protein (dried), maize meal, rice flour, oils and fats, greaves, duck protein (dried), maize, barley, beet molasses (desugared, dried), apple pomace (dried), potassium chloride, linseed, sodium chloride, yeast (extracted and dried), yucca schidigera (dried) Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 16.5 MJ / 3939 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 45 mg, vitamin B6 4 mg, folic acid 3 mg, biotin 435mcg, vitamin B12 65mcg, vitamin C 25mg, taurine 1000mg Technological additives: Antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils Trace elements: Iron (ferrous sulphate) 60mg, zinc (zinc oxide) 70mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate) 12mg, manganese (manganese oxide) 14mg, iodine (calcium iodate) 1.4mg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2mg Amino acids: DL-methionine 4500mg
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Kitten Duck good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Kitten Duck is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.0 out of 5. First ingredient is a named meal (poultry protein), but maize meal and rice flour immediately follow, raising the carbohydrate content to an estimated 31.9% DMB. The food uses natural preservatives and has a clean additive profile, yet the heavy grain reliance and moderate 37.4% protein weaken its alignment with an obligate carnivore's needs.
What is the protein content of Smilla Kitten Duck?
Smilla Kitten Duck contains 34% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 37.36% 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 Kitten Duck grain-free?
No, Smilla Kitten Duck 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 Kitten Duck compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Smilla Kitten Duck scores 0.3 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 Smilla Kitten Duck suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Kitten Duck is specifically formulated for kittens. Kitten formulas typically have higher protein and calorie content to support rapid growth and development.
What are the main ingredients in Smilla Kitten Duck?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Kitten Duck are: Ingredients: 24% poultry protein (dried), maize meal, rice flour, oils and fats, greaves. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: 24% poultry protein (dried). The remaining top ingredients are maize meal, rice flour, oils and fats, greaves. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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