WILD FREEDOM · REVIEW
Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River
Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River scores 3.5/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 38% protein targeting adult cats.
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MiauMiau AI score · 3.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is fresh poultry, but positions 2 and 3 (dried poultry protein and potato starch) diminish the whole-meat quality, and the presence of pea meal adds plant-based protein padding. While the label states 38% protein as-fed, the dry matter protein is only 35.6%, which is adequate but far below the ancestral ideal, and the estimated carbohydrate load on a dry matter basis is a high 33.5%, driven by potato starch and pea meal.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Wild Freedom Adult Salmon - Grain-Free scores above 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
Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.8 points above the average dry food
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
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Fresh poultry (40%)
- 02dried poultry protein (19%)
- 03potato starch
- 04pea meal
- 05dried salmon protein (10%)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
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
Ingredients: Fresh poultry (40%), dried poultry protein (19%), potato starch, pea meal, dried salmon protein (10%), poultry fat, hydrolysed poultry liver, dried brewer's yeast (2.5%, source of mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans), dried egg, linseeds (1.13%), dried carob bean meal, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, dried herbs (0.1%, chamomile, nettle, fennel, blackberry leaves, caraway. Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (15, 000 IU), vitamin D [vitamin D3] (1500 IU), vitamin E [alpha tocopherol acetate] (150mg), vitamin B1 (12mg), vitamin B2 (22mg), vitamin B6 (12mg), vitamin B12 (100mcg), vitamin C (55mg), taurine (1400mg), niacin (130mg), calcium-D-pantothenate (43mg), folic acid (2.8mg), biotin (1000mcg), choline chloride (2000mg), copper [as cupric-(II)-sulphate pentahydrate] (15mg), iron [as ferrous-(II)-sulphate monohydrate] (200mg), iron [as ferrous-(III)-oxide] (200mg), manganese [as manganous-(II)-oxide] (50mg), zinc [as zinc oxide] (150mg), iodine [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (2.5mg), selenium [as sodium selenite] (0.15mg). Technological additives: Tocopherol-rich extracts from natural sources [natural vitamin E]. Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2016): 16.5MJ/3950kcal
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.5 out of 5. The first ingredient is fresh poultry, but positions 2 and 3 (dried poultry protein and potato starch) diminish the whole-meat quality, and the presence of pea meal adds plant-based protein padding. While the label states 38% protein as-fed, the dry matter protein is only 35.6%, which is adequate but far below the ancestral ideal, and the estimated carbohydrate load on a dry matter basis is a high 33.5%, driven by potato starch and pea meal.
What is the protein content of Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River?
Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River contains 38% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 35.56% 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 Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River grain-free?
No, Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River 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 Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River scores 0.8 points above 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 Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River 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 Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River?
The top 5 ingredients in Wild Freedom Adult Grain-Free Salmon Cold River are: Ingredients: Fresh poultry (40%), dried poultry protein (19%), potato starch, pea meal, dried salmon protein (10%). The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Fresh poultry (40%). The remaining top ingredients are dried poultry protein (19%), potato starch, pea meal, dried salmon protein (10%). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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