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Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables
Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables scores 2.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is vague 'cereals', and unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts' appear in the top 3, indicating cheap, poorly specified protein sources. Missing protein percentage on the label prevents a proper nutritional assessment, but the ingredient panel suggests a high plant/grain-based filler content and low meat inclusion.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Friskies Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables 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
Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.7 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- 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
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: cereals*
- 02meat and animal by-products
- 03vegetable protein extracts
- 04oils and fats
- 05fish and fish by-products (of which 4% salmon in cubes¹)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: cereals*, meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% salmon in cubes¹), by-products of vegetable origin, minerals, vegetables (0.2% dried peas* and 0.2% dried carrots*, equivalent to 14% rehydrated vegetables in slices²), yeasts. *Natural ingredients ¹ Total content in product: 3.3% salmon. ² Total content in product: 2% rehydrated vegetables. Typical product composition: cubes form 80%; slices form 20%. Additives Nutritional additives: vitamin A (12, 500 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1, 000 IU/kg), vitamin E (89 mg/kg), iron [ferrous sulfate monohydrate] (47 mg/kg), iodine [calcium iodate, anhydrous] (1.5 mg/kg), copper [copper sulfate pentahydrate] (8.9 mg/kg), manganese [manganese sulfate monohydrate] (5.1 mg/kg), zinc [zinc sulfate monohydrate] (66 mg/kg), selenium [sodium selenite] (0.10 mg/kg), taurine (870 mg/kg). Technological additives: Antioxidants.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.0 out of 5. The first ingredient is vague 'cereals', and unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts' appear in the top 3, indicating cheap, poorly specified protein sources. Missing protein percentage on the label prevents a proper nutritional assessment, but the ingredient panel suggests a high plant/grain-based filler content and low meat inclusion.
Is Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables grain-free?
Yes, Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables 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 Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables scores 0.7 points below 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 Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables 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 Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables?
The top 5 ingredients in Friskies Adult Ocean Fish and Vegetables are: Ingredients: cereals*, meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% salmon in cubes¹). The primary ingredient is Ingredients: cereals*. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% salmon in cubes¹). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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