FRISKIES · REVIEW
Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables
Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables scores 1.6/5 for ingredient quality. It's a dry cat food with 30% protein for adult cats.
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MiauMiau AI score · 1.6/5
Based on the ingredient list. The label doesn't publish protein and carb values, so those aren't rated yet.
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food is extremely high in unnamed, low-value ingredients, with 'cereals' and unspecified 'meat and animal by-products' dominating the formula; the named meats (beef, chicken) make up only a trivial 4% combined. The macronutrient structure is poor for an obligate carnivore, driven by starch-heavy fillers and vegetable protein extracts, with estimated carbohydrates far exceeding 40% on a dry matter basis.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Friskies Friskies Beef, Chicken 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 Beef, Chicken and Vegetables vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 1.4 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
- Contains some controversial additives
- 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 (20%
- 03of which 2% beef and 2% chicken in roast-shaped and round kibbles*)
- 04vegetable protein extracts
- 05oils and fats
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 (20%, of which 2% beef and 2% chicken in roast-shaped and round kibbles*), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, vegetable by-products, minerals, yeast, dried vegetables (0.6% dehydrated vegetables, equivalent to 4% rehydrated vegetables in three-ended kibbles**). *Total content in product: 1.5% beef and 1.5% chicken. **Total content in product: 1% rehydrated vegetables. Typical product composition: roast-shaped and round kibbles (75%); three-ended kibbles (25%). Additives Nutritional additives: vitamin A (12, 500 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1, 000 IU/kg), vitamin E (85 IU/kg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate (47 mg/kg), anhydrous calcium iodate (1.5 mg/kg), cupric sulfate pentahydrate (8.9 mg/kg), manganous sulfate monohydrate (5.1 mg/kg), zinc sulfate monohydrate (66 mg/kg), sodium selenite (0.1 mg/kg), taurine (870 mg/kg). Technological additives: colorants*, antioxidants. * does not contain artificial colorants.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 1.6 out of 5. This food is extremely high in unnamed, low-value ingredients, with 'cereals' and unspecified 'meat and animal by-products' dominating the formula; the named meats (beef, chicken) make up only a trivial 4% combined. The macronutrient structure is poor for an obligate carnivore, driven by starch-heavy fillers and vegetable protein extracts, with estimated carbohydrates far exceeding 40% on a dry matter basis.
What is the protein content of Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables?
Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables contains 30% protein as listed on the label.
Is Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables grain-free?
Yes, Friskies Beef, Chicken 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 Beef, Chicken and Vegetables compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables scores 1.4 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 Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Friskies Beef, Chicken 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 Beef, Chicken and Vegetables?
The top 5 ingredients in Friskies Beef, Chicken and Vegetables are: Ingredients: cereals, meat and animal by-products (20%, of which 2% beef and 2% chicken in roast-shaped and round kibbles*), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: cereals. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products (20%, of which 2% beef and 2% chicken in roast-shaped and round kibbles*), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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