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MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry
MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry scores 2.8/5 for ingredient quality. It's a dry cat food with 32% protein for senior cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.8/5
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The first ingredient is named poultry meal, which is acceptable but not ideal. The food contains no artificial additives, but its carbohydrate content is high at 38.8% on a dry matter basis, and protein at 34.8% DMB is below the optimal range for obligate carnivores.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,100+ dry food products, MAC's Senior Light 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 Senior Light Poultry Dry vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,100+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.2 points below the average dry 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
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
- High carbohydrate content relative to protein
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01poultry (consisting of 26% poultry meat meal
- 02fresh chicken meat
- 03poultry fat)
- 04sweet potato*
- 05peas
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 26% poultry meat meal, fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), sweet potato*, peas, beet pulp (desugared), Allgäu mountain meadow herbs, brewer's yeast, salmon oil, calcium carbonate, cranberries*, fructooligosaccharides, Yucca schidigera, New Zealand green-lipped mussel, (dried*)
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.8 out of 5. The first ingredient is named poultry meal, which is acceptable but not ideal. The food contains no artificial additives, but its carbohydrate content is high at 38.8% on a dry matter basis, and protein at 34.8% DMB is below the optimal range for obligate carnivores.
What is the protein content of MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry?
MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry contains 32% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 34.78% 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 Senior Light Poultry Dry grain-free?
Yes, MAC's Senior Light 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 Senior Light Poultry Dry compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,100+ cat food products, MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry scores 0.2 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 MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry suitable for kittens or senior cats?
MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry is formulated for senior cats. Senior formulas are often adjusted for lower activity levels and may include joint support or kidney-friendly nutrient profiles.
What are the main ingredients in MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry?
The top 5 ingredients in MAC's Senior Light Poultry Dry are: poultry (consisting of 26% poultry meat meal, fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), sweet potato*, peas. The primary ingredient is poultry (consisting of 26% poultry meat meal. The remaining top ingredients are fresh chicken meat, poultry fat), sweet potato*, peas. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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