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Applaws Chicken & Duck
Applaws Chicken & Duck scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality. It's a dry cat food with 36.5% protein for adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is chicken meal (41%) with freshly prepared chicken (3%), fitting the 4.0 rubric, but the nutritional analysis lists moisture at 80% and DMB protein at 75%—these numbers are mathematically impossible for a dry food (typically 6-10% moisture) and render the provided ash/fiber/carb DMB values unreliable. The formula relies heavily on potatoes (a high-glycemic starch), and if the '80% moisture' is a labelling error, the carb estimate on a true dry matter basis would be significant; as labeled, the impossible data prevents a valid filler assessment, so it defaults to 1.0 due to uncertainty.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Applaws Adult Chicken & Duck scores below 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
Applaws Chicken & Duck vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.5 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- High-quality ingredients with named protein sources
- Excellent protein content for adult cats
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- 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: Chicken (44%
- 02of which chicken meat meal 41%
- 03freshly prepared chicken* 3%)
- 04potatoes*
- 05poultry fat (8%)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
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: Chicken (44%, of which chicken meat meal 41%, freshly prepared chicken* 3%), potatoes*, poultry fat (8%), duck meal (4%), dried beet pulp*, dried brewer's yeast*, vitamins & minerals, poultry sauce (1.5%), egg powder*, salmon oil, chicory extract* (0.2%, a source of prebiotic FOS), algae Minerals, poultry sauce (1.5%), egg powder*, salmon oil, chicory extract* (0.2%, a source of prebiotic FOS), algae*, yucca schidigera extract*, cranberry powder. *Natural ingredients Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (29, 000 IU), vitamin D3 (1, 000 IU), vitamin E (640mg), taurine (1.000mg), iodine [calcium iodate, anhydrous] (1mg), iron [iron(II) sulphate monohydrate] (50mg), zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] (100mg), manganese [manganese(II) oxide] (50mg), copper [copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate] (5mg). Technological additives: Tocopherol extracts, sepiolite (300mg). Sensory additives: Rosemary extract. Amino acids: DL-methionine (250mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Applaws Chicken & Duck good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Applaws Chicken & Duck is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. First ingredient is chicken meal (41%) with freshly prepared chicken (3%), fitting the 4.0 rubric, but the nutritional analysis lists moisture at 80% and DMB protein at 75%—these numbers are mathematically impossible for a dry food (typically 6-10% moisture) and render the provided ash/fiber/carb DMB values unreliable. The formula relies heavily on potatoes (a high-glycemic starch), and if the '80% moisture' is a labelling error, the carb estimate on a true dry matter basis would be significant; as labeled, the impossible data prevents a valid filler assessment, so it defaults to 1.0 due to uncertainty.
What is the protein content of Applaws Chicken & Duck?
Applaws Chicken & Duck contains 36.5% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 75% 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 Applaws Chicken & Duck grain-free?
Yes, Applaws Chicken & Duck is grain-free. It does not contain wheat, corn, rice, or other grain ingredients. This can be beneficial for cats with grain sensitivities, though most healthy cats tolerate grains without issues.
How does Applaws Chicken & Duck compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Applaws Chicken & Duck scores 0.5 points below the average dry food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Applaws Chicken & Duck suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Applaws Chicken & Duck is formulated for adult cats. Its high protein content (75% dry matter basis) may also be suitable for kittens, but a dedicated kitten formula is generally recommended. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Applaws Chicken & Duck?
The top 5 ingredients in Applaws Chicken & Duck are: Ingredients: Chicken (44%, of which chicken meat meal 41%, freshly prepared chicken* 3%), potatoes*, poultry fat (8%). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken (44%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are of which chicken meat meal 41%, freshly prepared chicken* 3%), potatoes*, poultry fat (8%). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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