IAMS · REVIEW
IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack
IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack 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 relies heavily on 'Meat and animal by-products' as the primary protein source, which is a lower quality ingredient for obligate carnivores. The estimated carbohydrate content of 23.7% DMB is too high for an optimal feline diet, indicating significant plant-based fillers despite the 'weight management' claim.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, IAMS Advanced Nutrition Adult – Land & 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 Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.4 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: Chicken & turkey in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (42%
- 02of which 14% chicken and 12% turkey)
- 03vegetable by-products
- 04minerals. Lamb & paprika in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (38%
- 05of which 4% lamb)
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: Chicken & turkey in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 14% chicken and 12% turkey), vegetable by-products, minerals. Lamb & paprika in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (38%, of which 4% lamb), vegetables (4% paprika, from dried peppers), vegetable by-products, minerals. Tuna & peas in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (30%), fish and fish by-products (8% tuna), vegetables (4% green peas, from dried peas), vegetable by-products, minerals. Salmon & cod in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (34%), fish and fish by-products (4% salmon, cod), vegetable by-products, minerals. 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. Turkey & duck in jelly: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 6% turkey and 4% duck), vegetable by-products, minerals. Lamb & liver in jelly: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 6% liver and 4% lamb), vegetable by-products, minerals. Additives Nutritional and physiological additives: Chicken & turkey in sauce / lamb & paprika in sauce / turkey & duck in jelly / lamb & liver in jelly: Vitamin D3 (200 IU/kg), vitamin E (100 IU/kg), taurine (400 mg/kg), biotin (100 μg/kg), manganese [as manganese sulphate monohydrate] (0.68 mg/kg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (11.3 mg/kg). Tuna & peas in sauce / salmon & cod in sauce / tuna & herring in jelly / salmon & trout in jelly: Vitamin E (100 IU/kg), taurine (400 mg/kg), biotin (100 μg/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 Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.6 out of 5. This food relies heavily on 'Meat and animal by-products' as the primary protein source, which is a lower quality ingredient for obligate carnivores. The estimated carbohydrate content of 23.7% DMB is too high for an optimal feline diet, indicating significant plant-based fillers despite the 'weight management' claim.
What is the protein content of IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack?
IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack 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 Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack grain-free?
Yes, IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack 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 Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack scores 0.4 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack suitable for kittens or senior cats?
IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack 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 Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack?
The top 5 ingredients in IAMS Land & Sea Collection in Jelly Mega Pack are: Ingredients: Chicken & turkey in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (42%, of which 14% chicken and 12% turkey), vegetable by-products, minerals. Lamb & paprika in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (38%, of which 4% lamb). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken & turkey in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (42%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are of which 14% chicken and 12% turkey), vegetable by-products, minerals. Lamb & paprika in sauce: Meat and animal by-products (38%, of which 4% lamb). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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