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Crave Beef & Chicken
Crave Beef & Chicken scores 2.9/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 40% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is named chicken (26% total, 17.5% fresh), but pea starch appears second and beef crackling protein third, pushing whole-meat prominence down. The formula relies heavily on pea starch, whole peas, and lentils for structure and protein padding, which is suboptimal for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Crave Beef & Chicken 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
Crave Beef & Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.2 points above the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- 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
- 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 Natural chicken (26%
- 02of which 17.5% freshly prepared chicken
- 03dehydrated chicken protein)
- 04pea starch
- 05beef crackling protein (20%)
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 Natural chicken (26%, of which 17.5% freshly prepared chicken, dehydrated chicken protein), pea starch, beef crackling protein (20%), dehydrated poultry protein, whole dehydrated peas, poultry fat, dehydrated beet pulp, turkey liver extract, minerals, lentils, sunflower oil. Additives Nutritional additives vitamin A (6, 800 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (750 IU/kg), copper [as copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate] (3.8 mg/kg), iodine [as potassium iodide] (0.94 mg/kg), manganese [as manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate] (20.3 mg/kg), selenium [as sodium selenite] (0.10 mg/kg), zinc [as zinc sulfate monohydrate] (57.4 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Crave Beef & Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Crave Beef & Chicken is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.9 out of 5. First ingredient is named chicken (26% total, 17.5% fresh), but pea starch appears second and beef crackling protein third, pushing whole-meat prominence down. The formula relies heavily on pea starch, whole peas, and lentils for structure and protein padding, which is suboptimal for an obligate carnivore.
What is the protein content of Crave Beef & Chicken?
Crave Beef & Chicken contains 40% protein as listed on the label.
Is Crave Beef & Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Crave Beef & Chicken 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 Crave Beef & Chicken compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Crave Beef & Chicken scores close to 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 Crave Beef & Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Crave Beef & Chicken 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 Crave Beef & Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Crave Beef & Chicken are: Ingredients Natural chicken (26%, of which 17.5% freshly prepared chicken, dehydrated chicken protein), pea starch, beef crackling protein (20%). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Natural chicken (26%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are of which 17.5% freshly prepared chicken, dehydrated chicken protein), pea starch, beef crackling protein (20%). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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