Iams Proactive Health Kitten Chicken Recipe

Proactive Health Kitten Chicken Recipe

Iams

#280 of 558 $0.13/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient ▾

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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Better price than 89% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Corn Protein Meal ▾

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Protein source: Chicken ▾

Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 57%
Fat (dry-matter) 23.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 2%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 83%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 60%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 48%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 33%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 20%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 27%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 37%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosacchrides, Dl-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3978 kcal/kg Energy density
480 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Iams meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

Where to Buy

Chewy $33.98

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