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Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau
Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau scores 2.3/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 36% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The protein content is unknown on a dry matter basis, making it impossible to assess its adequacy for an obligate carnivore. The food contains significant plant-based fillers like rice and maize gluten high in the ingredient list, which are not ideal for a cat's diet.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - New Recipe! scores below 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
Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.6/5
Scores 0.3 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
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Original recipe: Chicken protein (27%
- 02partially dried and hydrolysed)
- 03rice (16.5%)
- 04fresh chicken meat (14%)
- 05maize gluten
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Original recipe: Chicken protein (27%, partially dried and hydrolysed), rice (16.5%), fresh chicken meat (14%), maize gluten, poultry fat, dried salmon protein (4%), potato starch, lignocellulose (3.7%), dried beet pulp (2.5%), linseed, salmon oil (0.9%), potassium chloride, sunflower oil, dried brewer's yeast, dried egg, sodium chloride, borage oil (0, ), chicory inulin (0.2%), dried yeast cell walls (0.2%, rich in beta-glucans and mannan oligosaccharides), psyllium husks (0.1%), glucosamine (0.04%, from animal tissue), chondroitin sulphate (0.02%), green tea (0.02%), dried yucca schidigera (0.02%), marigold extract (0.0025%, rich in lutein). New recipe: Dried chicken (31%), white rice (19%), fresh chicken (10%), peas, chicken fat (9%), maize gluten, dried beet pulp, linseed, dried apples, hydrolysed chicken liver (1.5%), salmon oil (1%), cellulose, minerals, dried brewer's yeast, FOS (0.2%, fructo-oligosaccharides), yeast cell walls (0.2%, source of beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides), psyllium husks, glucosamine hydrochloride (0.04%, from animal tissue), chondroitin sulphate (0.02%, from animal tissue), yucca schidigera (0.02%). Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Original recipe: Vitamin A (15, 000 IU), vitamin D3 (1500 IU), vitamin E (400 IU), vitamin C (400mg), vitamin B1 (40mg), vitamin B2 (40mg), vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride] (60mg), vitamin B12 (120μg), niacin (350mg), calcium-D-pantothenate (120mg), folic acid (12mg), biotin (3000μg), choline chloride (3200mg), taurine (2500mg), L-carnitine (100mg), DL-methionine [technically pure] (2500mg), copper [cupric(II) sulphate pentahydrate] (15mg), zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] (120mg), iron [ferrous(II) sulphate monohydrate] (250mg), manganese [manganous(II) sulphate monohydrate] (35mg), iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] (2.5mg), selenium [sodium selenite] (0.4mg). New recipe: Vitamin A (20, 000 IU), vitamin D3 (1750 IU), vitamin E (500mg), taurine (1500mg), DL-methionine (5000mg), copper (5mg), zinc (100mg), manganese (15mg), iodine (1.5mg), selenium (0.2mg). Technological additives: Original recipe: Antioxidants.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.3 out of 5. The protein content is unknown on a dry matter basis, making it impossible to assess its adequacy for an obligate carnivore. The food contains significant plant-based fillers like rice and maize gluten high in the ingredient list, which are not ideal for a cat's diet.
What is the protein content of Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau?
Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau contains 36% protein as listed on the label.
Is Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau grain-free?
No, Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau 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 Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau scores 0.3 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 Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau 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 Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau?
The top 5 ingredients in Concept for Life Maine Coon Adult - nouveau are: Ingredients: Original recipe: Chicken protein (27%, partially dried and hydrolysed), rice (16.5%), fresh chicken meat (14%), maize gluten. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Original recipe: Chicken protein (27%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are partially dried and hydrolysed), rice (16.5%), fresh chicken meat (14%), maize gluten. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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