Whiskas Kitten with Chicken

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Whiskas Kitten with Chicken

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Whiskas Kitten with Chicken scores 1.9/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 35% protein targeting kitten cats.

1.9

Poor

MiauMiau AI score · 1.9/5

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AI ANALYSIS

What MiauMiau's AI actually sees

The ingredient quality is low due to 'meat and animal by-products' being the second ingredient, and chicken only making up 4% of the brown kibbles. This food contains multiple adverse additives including 'various sugars', 'colourants', and 'preservatives', indicating a poor formulation for feline health.

According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Whiskas Kitten with Chicken scores below the dry food average.

MiauMiau Cat Food Database

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

Ingredient Quality2.0
Protein Adequacy3.0
Low Filler Content1.0
Clean Additives1.0
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HOW IT COMPARES

Whiskas Kitten with Chicken vs. the category

Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.

Quality Score1.9/5

Category avg: 2.6/5

Scores 0.7 points below the average dry food

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OUR ASSESSMENT

What we like vs. what to watch

What we like

  • Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet

What to watch

  • Ingredient quality is below average
  • Contains notable filler ingredients
  • Contains some controversial additives
  • Contains added sugars
  • Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
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WHO IT'S FOR

Is this right for your cat?

Best for

Kittens
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INGREDIENTS

What's actually in the bag

Top ingredients

  1. 01Ingredients: Grain
  2. 02meat and animal by-products (including chicken 4% in the brown kibbles*)
  3. 03oils and fats
  4. 04vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%)
  5. 05vegetable protein extracts

Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.

Concerns

  • Contains added sugars
  • Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
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NUTRITION

The numbers

Guaranteed analysis

Protein35%
Fat13.3%
Fiber2%
Ash7%
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FULL LABEL

Every ingredient

Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products (including chicken 4% in the brown kibbles*), oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), vegetable protein extracts, minerals, yeast, vegetables (including dried carrots 0.5%, equivalent to carrots 4%, in the orange kibbles and dried peas 1%, equivalent to peas 4% in the green kibbles*), milk and milk derivatives (including skimmed milk powder 0.7%, equivalent to skimmed milk 4% in the filled kibble*), various sugars.  *The brown kibble typically makes up 70% of the product, the filled kibble typically makes up 14% of the product, the orange and green kibble typically make up 8% of the product each. Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin D3 (1617 IU), Vitamin E (84.8mg), taurine (650mg), copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) (7.7mg), iodine (potassium iodide) (1.9mg), iron (iron(II) sulphate monohydrate) (10mg), manganese (manganous sulphate, monohydrate) (14.4mg), selenium (sodium selenite) (0.05mg), zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) (42.6mg). Antioxidants, Colourants, Preservatives. Analytical constituents: Protein (35%), fat content (13.3%), inorganic matter (7%), crude fibre (2%), calcium (1.4%), phosphorus (0.93%).

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FAQ

Questions worth answering

Is Whiskas Kitten with Chicken good for cats?

According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Whiskas Kitten with Chicken is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 1.9 out of 5. The ingredient quality is low due to 'meat and animal by-products' being the second ingredient, and chicken only making up 4% of the brown kibbles. This food contains multiple adverse additives including 'various sugars', 'colourants', and 'preservatives', indicating a poor formulation for feline health.

What is the protein content of Whiskas Kitten with Chicken?

Whiskas Kitten with Chicken contains 35% protein as listed on the label.

Is Whiskas Kitten with Chicken grain-free?

No, Whiskas Kitten with Chicken 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 Whiskas Kitten with Chicken compare to other dry food?

According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Whiskas Kitten with Chicken scores 0.7 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 Whiskas Kitten with Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?

Whiskas Kitten with Chicken 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 Whiskas Kitten with Chicken?

The top 5 ingredients in Whiskas Kitten with Chicken are: Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products (including chicken 4% in the brown kibbles*), oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), vegetable protein extracts. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Grain. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products (including chicken 4% in the brown kibbles*), oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), vegetable protein extracts. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.

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