SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken
Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 10% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
This food contains no artificial additives, but the first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' with only 4% named chicken, making the protein source vague and low-quality. The estimated 23% dry matter carbohydrates from 'vegetable by-products' and the moderate protein level (40.6% DMB) fall short of what an obligate carnivore needs.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken scores below 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
Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.5 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
- 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
- 01Meat and animal by-products (4 % chicken)
- 02vegetable by-products
- 03minerals. With tuna: Meat and animal by-products
- 04fish and fish by-products (4 % tuna)
- 05vegetable by-products
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
Meat and animal by-products (4 % chicken), vegetable by-products, minerals. With tuna: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (4 % tuna), vegetable by-products, minerals. With beef and thyme: Meat and animal by-products (4 % beef), vegetable by-products, aromatic plants (0.2 % thyme), minerals. With turkey and basil: Meat and animal by-products (4 % turkey), vegetable by-products, aromatic plants (0.2 % basil), minerals. Additives: Nutritional and physiological additives per kg: Vitamin D3 (250 IU), vitamin E (15 IU), taurine (279 mg), zinc [zinc sulfate monohydrate] (15 mg), manganese [manganese (II) sulfate, monohydrate] (1.0 mg), copper [copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate] (1.0 mg). Energy value per 100 g: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 460 kJ / 110 kcal.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. This food contains no artificial additives, but the first ingredient is unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' with only 4% named chicken, making the protein source vague and low-quality. The estimated 23% dry matter carbohydrates from 'vegetable by-products' and the moderate protein level (40.6% DMB) fall short of what an obligate carnivore needs.
What is the protein content of Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken?
Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken contains 10% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 40.62% 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 Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken 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 Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken scores 0.5 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 Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken 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 Deluxe Mousse Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Deluxe Mousse Chicken are: Meat and animal by-products (4 % chicken), vegetable by-products, minerals. With tuna: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (4 % tuna), vegetable by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Meat and animal by-products (4 % chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are vegetable by-products, minerals. With tuna: Meat and animal by-products, fish and fish by-products (4 % tuna), vegetable by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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