SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Adult Beef
Smilla Adult Beef scores 2.8/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 32% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.8/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is a named poultry meal, which is acceptable, but maize meal and maize appear in the top five, indicating heavy grain padding. The absence of artificial preservatives and colors is a positive, but the missing moisture data prevents a reliable dry-matter protein calculation, so protein adequacy for a strict carnivore remains uncertain.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Smilla Dry Adult Beef 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
Smilla Adult Beef 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
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- 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
- 01Ingredients 23% poultry animal protein (dried)
- 02maize meal
- 03greaves (11% beef greaves)
- 04rice meal
- 05maize
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients 23% poultry animal protein (dried), maize meal, greaves (11% beef greaves), rice meal, maize, oils and fats, barley, beet molasses (dried and desugared), apple pomace (dried), potassium chloride, linseed, sodium chloride, yeast (extracted and dried), yucca schidigera (dried) Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 15.86 MJ / 3792 kcal Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A 15, 000 IU, vitamin D3 900 IU, vitamin E 110 IU, vitamin B1 4mg, vitamin B2 4mg, calcium-D-pantothenate 10mg, niacin 45mg, vitamin B6 4mg, folic acid 3mg, biotin 435mcg, vitamin B12 65mcg, vitamin C 25mg, taurine 1000mg, DL-methionine 4500mg, iron (ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 65mg, zinc (zinc oxide) 85mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 13mg, manganese (manganese(II) oxide) 16mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 1.6mg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.25mg Technological additives: Antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Adult Beef good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Adult Beef is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.8 out of 5. The first ingredient is a named poultry meal, which is acceptable, but maize meal and maize appear in the top five, indicating heavy grain padding. The absence of artificial preservatives and colors is a positive, but the missing moisture data prevents a reliable dry-matter protein calculation, so protein adequacy for a strict carnivore remains uncertain.
What is the protein content of Smilla Adult Beef?
Smilla Adult Beef contains 32% protein as listed on the label.
Is Smilla Adult Beef grain-free?
No, Smilla Adult Beef is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Smilla Adult Beef compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Smilla Adult Beef 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 Smilla Adult Beef suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Adult Beef 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 Smilla Adult Beef?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Adult Beef are: Ingredients 23% poultry animal protein (dried), maize meal, greaves (11% beef greaves), rice meal, maize. The primary ingredient is Ingredients 23% poultry animal protein (dried). The remaining top ingredients are maize meal, greaves (11% beef greaves), rice meal, maize. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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