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Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce
Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce scores 2.6/5 for ingredient quality. It's a wet cat food with 7.1% protein for adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.6/5
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is broad, unnamed 'meat and animal by-products', severely limiting protein source transparency, while only 4% is identified as the named species in chunks. On the positive side, the dry matter protein is adequate (43.8%). The recipe relies on cereals and vegetable protein extracts as bulking agents, and the inclusion of added sugar plus a gum results in a subpar additive profile for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce 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
Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3.1/5
Scores 0.5 points below the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
- 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 (36%
- 02including 4% poultry in chunks*)
- 03cereals
- 04vegetable protein extracts
- 05minerals
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- 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 (36%, including 4% poultry in chunks*), cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sugar. *chunks represent 47% of the product. 1 + with chicken in jelly: meat and animal by-products (37%, including 4% chicken in chunks*), cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sugar. *chunks represent 47% of the product. 1+ with salmon in jelly: meat and animal by-products (34%), cereals, fish and fish by-products (including 4% salmon in chunks*), vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sugar. *chunks represent 47% of the product. 1 + with beef and liver in sauce: meat and animal by-products (36%, including 4% beef and 4% liver in chunks*), cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sugar. *chunks represent 47% of the product. Poultry in terrine: meat and animal by-products (including poultry 4%), cereals, minerals, vegetable protein extracts, vegetable by-products, sugar. Beef in terrine: meat and animal by-products (including beef 4%), cereals, minerals, vegetable protein extracts, vegetable by-products, sugar. Additives Nutritional additives: 1+ with poultry in sauce / 1 + with chicken in jelly / 1 + with beef and liver in sauce: vitamin B1 (31.5 mg/kg), vitamin D3 (250 IU/kg), vitamin E (21 mg/kg), taurine (650 mg/kg), anhydrous calcium iodate (0.22 mg/kg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate (10.9 mg/kg), manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate (2.2 mg/kg), zinc sulfate monohydrate (16.8 mg/kg). 1 + with chicken in jelly: Technological additives: Cassia Gum: (1, 810 mg/kg). 1+ with salmon in jelly: vitamin B1 (31.5 mg/kg), vitamin E (21 mg/kg), taurine (650 mg/kg), anhydrous calcium iodate (0.22 mg/kg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate (10.9 mg/kg), manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate (2.2 mg/kg), zinc sulfate monohydrate (16.8 mg/kg). Technological additives: Cassia Gum: (1, 810 mg/kg). Poultry in terrine / beef in terrine: vitamin B1 (29.2 mg/kg), vitamin D3 (250 IU/kg), vitamin E (19.5 mg/kg), taurine (700 mg/kg), anhydrous calcium iodate (0.19 mg/kg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate (9.7 mg/kg), manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate (1.9 mg/kg), zinc sulfate monohydrate (15.7 mg/kg). Technological additives: Cassia Gum: (2, 500 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.6 out of 5. The first ingredient is broad, unnamed 'meat and animal by-products', severely limiting protein source transparency, while only 4% is identified as the named species in chunks. On the positive side, the dry matter protein is adequate (43.8%). The recipe relies on cereals and vegetable protein extracts as bulking agents, and the inclusion of added sugar plus a gum results in a subpar additive profile for an obligate carnivore.
What is the protein content of Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce?
Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce contains 7.1% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 43.83% 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 Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce grain-free?
Yes, Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce 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 Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce scores 0.5 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.1. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce 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 Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce?
The top 5 ingredients in Whiskas Adult 1+ Poultry in Sauce are: meat and animal by-products (36%, including 4% poultry in chunks*), cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals. The primary ingredient is meat and animal by-products (36%. The remaining top ingredients are including 4% poultry in chunks*), cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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