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IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly
IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly scores 2.6/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 9.2% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.6/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food uses 'meat and animal by-products' as the primary ingredient, which is a low-quality, unnamed protein source for obligate carnivores. The estimated carbohydrate content of 23.7% DMB is too high, indicating significant plant-based fillers like peas and vegetable by-products.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ wet food products, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly scores below the wet 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
IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3.1/5
Scores 0.5 points below the average wet 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
- Ingredient quality is below average
- 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: Wild Tuna & Peas in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (30%)
- 02fish and fish by-products (8% tuna)
- 03vegetables (4% green peas
- 04from dried peas)
- 05vegetable by-products
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
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Wild Tuna & Peas in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (30%), fish and fish by-products (8% tuna), vegetables (4% green peas, from dried peas), vegetable by-products, minerals. Steamed Salmon & Cod in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% salmon, cod), vegetable by-products, minerals. Mackerel & Trout in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% mackerel, trout), vegetable by-products, minerals. Ocean Fish & Green Beans in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% ocean fish), vegetables (4% green beans), vegetable by-products, minerals. Wild Tuna & Herring in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% tuna, herring), vegetable by-products, minerals. Salmon & Trout in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% salmon, trout), vegetable by-products, minerals. Mackerel & Green Beans in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (8% mackerel), vegetables (4% green beans), vegetable by-products, minerals. Ocean Fish & Peas in Jelly: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (8% ocean fish), vegetables (4% peas, from dried peas), vegetable by-products, minerals. Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Wild Tuna & Peas in Gravy/Steamed Salmon & Cod in Gravy/Mackerel & Trout in Gravy/Wild Tuna & Herring in Jelly/Salmon & Trout in Jelly/Mackerel & Green Beans in Jelly: Vitamin E (100 IU), taurine (400mg), biotin (100mcg), manganese [as manganous sulphate monohydrate] (0.68mg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (11.3mg). Ocean Fish & Green Beans in Gravy/Ocean Fish & Peas in Jelly: Vitamin D3 (200 IU), vitamin E (100 IU), taurine (400mg), biotin (100mcg), manganese [as manganous sulphate monohydrate] (0.68mg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (11.3mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.6 out of 5. This food uses 'meat and animal by-products' as the primary ingredient, which is a low-quality, unnamed protein source for obligate carnivores. The estimated carbohydrate content of 23.7% DMB is too high, indicating significant plant-based fillers like peas and vegetable by-products.
What is the protein content of IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly?
IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly contains 9.2% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 44.44% 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 IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly grain-free?
Yes, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly 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 IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly scores 0.5 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.1. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly suitable for kittens or senior cats?
IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly 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 IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly?
The top 5 ingredients in IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Sea Collection - Sea Collection in Jelly are: Ingredients: Wild Tuna & Peas in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (30%), fish and fish by-products (8% tuna), vegetables (4% green peas, from dried peas), vegetable by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Wild Tuna & Peas in Gravy: Meat and animal by-products (30%)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are fish and fish by-products (8% tuna), vegetables (4% green peas, from dried peas), vegetable by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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