WHISKAS · REVIEW
Whiskas 1+ Tuna
Whiskas 1+ Tuna scores 1.1/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 30% protein targeting adult cats.
Poor
MiauMiau AI score · 1.1/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food scores poorly due to 'Grain' as the first ingredient and 'meat and animal by-products' as the second, indicating a low-quality protein source. The lack of moisture content prevents calculation of DMB protein and carbohydrates, making it impossible to properly assess nutritional adequacy for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Whiskas 1+ Tuna 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
Whiskas 1+ Tuna vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.6/5
Scores 1.5 points below the average dry food
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
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Grain
- 02meat and animal by-products
- 03oils and fats
- 04vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%)
- 05minerals
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
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), minerals, fish and fish by-products (including tuna 4% in the brown kibbles*), vegetable protein extracts, 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*), various sugars. *The brown kibble typically forms 70% of the product, orange kibble and green kibble 8% each. Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin D3 (773 IU), Vitamin E (84.9mg), taurine (1190mg), copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) (5.3mg), iodine (potassium iodide) (1.3mg), iron (Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate) (10mg), manganese (manganous sulphate, monohydrate) (23.4mg), selenium (sodium selenite) (0.08mg), zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) (68.1mg). Antioxidants, colourants, preservatives. Analytical constituents: Protein (30%), fat content (11.5%), inorganic matter (8.8%), crude fibre (2%), calcium (1.4%), phosphorus (0.99%).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Whiskas 1+ Tuna good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Whiskas 1+ Tuna is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 1.1 out of 5. This food scores poorly due to 'Grain' as the first ingredient and 'meat and animal by-products' as the second, indicating a low-quality protein source. The lack of moisture content prevents calculation of DMB protein and carbohydrates, making it impossible to properly assess nutritional adequacy for an obligate carnivore.
What is the protein content of Whiskas 1+ Tuna?
Whiskas 1+ Tuna contains 30% protein as listed on the label.
Is Whiskas 1+ Tuna grain-free?
No, Whiskas 1+ Tuna 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 1+ Tuna compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Whiskas 1+ Tuna scores 1.5 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 1+ Tuna suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Whiskas 1+ Tuna 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 Whiskas 1+ Tuna?
The top 5 ingredients in Whiskas 1+ Tuna are: Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), minerals. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Grain. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (including dried beet pulp 2%), minerals. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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