IAMS · REVIEW
IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy
IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy scores 3.4/5 for ingredient quality. It's a wet cat food with 8.6% protein for kitten cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.4/5
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This kitten food delivers a strong 49.1% dry matter protein and is free from grains, gums, and artificial additives. However, the first ingredient is the vague 'meat and animal by-products' rather than a named whole meat, which significantly lowers ingredient quality.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Kitten Chicken in Sauce - Chicken in Gravy scores close to the wet 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
IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3.1/5
Scores 0.3 points above the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Excellent protein content for kitten cats
- Minimal filler content — no unnecessary grain or starch padding
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Meat and animal by-products (42%
- 02of which 28% chicken)
- 03oils and fats (0.2% fish oil)
- 04vegetable by-products (0.6% beet fibre)
- 05minerals. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg)
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: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 28% chicken), oils and fats (0.2% fish oil), vegetable by-products (0.6% beet fibre), minerals. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), vitamin E (100 IU/kg), biotin (100 μg/kg), taurine (400 mg/kg), manganese [as manganese sulphate monohydrate] (0.68 mg/kg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (11.3 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy is an average wet food with a quality score of 3.4 out of 5. This kitten food delivers a strong 49.1% dry matter protein and is free from grains, gums, and artificial additives. However, the first ingredient is the vague 'meat and animal by-products' rather than a named whole meat, which significantly lowers ingredient quality.
What is the protein content of IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy?
IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy contains 8.6% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 49.14% 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 Kitten Chicken in Gravy grain-free?
Yes, IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy 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 Kitten Chicken in Gravy compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy scores 0.3 points above 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 Kitten Chicken in Gravy suitable for kittens or senior cats?
IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy is specifically formulated for kittens. Kitten formulas typically have higher protein and calorie content to support rapid growth and development.
What are the main ingredients in IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy?
The top 5 ingredients in IAMS Kitten Chicken in Gravy are: Ingredients: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 28% chicken), oils and fats (0.2% fish oil), vegetable by-products (0.6% beet fibre), minerals. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg). The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Meat and animal by-products (42%. The remaining top ingredients are of which 28% chicken), oils and fats (0.2% fish oil), vegetable by-products (0.6% beet fibre), minerals. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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