MAC'S · REVIEW
MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry
MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry scores 2.7/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 35% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.7/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is generic poultry meat meal, which lowers protein source quality. The food is high in starchy carbs (32.5% DMB) from potatoes and peas, and protein is only 38% on a dry matter basis, which is low for a kitten's needs.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry scores close to 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
MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
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
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01poultry (consisting of 30% poultry meat meal
- 02fresh chicken meat
- 03poultry fat)
- 04potato*
- 05sweet potato*
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
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
poultry (consisting of 30% poultry meat meal, fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), potato*, sweet potato*, peas, salmon oil, brewer's yeast, cranberries*, Allgäu mountain meadow herbs, beet pulp (desugared), fructooligosaccharides, New Zealand green-lipped mussel, Yucca schidigera, (*dried)
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.7 out of 5. The first ingredient is generic poultry meat meal, which lowers protein source quality. The food is high in starchy carbs (32.5% DMB) from potatoes and peas, and protein is only 38% on a dry matter basis, which is low for a kitten's needs.
What is the protein content of MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry?
MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry contains 35% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 38.04% 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 MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry grain-free?
Yes, MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry 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 MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry scores close to 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 MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry suitable for kittens or senior cats?
MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry 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 MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry?
The top 5 ingredients in MAC's Kitten Poultry Dry are: poultry (consisting of 30% poultry meat meal, fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), potato*, sweet potato*. The primary ingredient is poultry (consisting of 30% poultry meat meal. The remaining top ingredients are fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), potato*, sweet potato*. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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