Whiskas
1+ Adult with Chicken
Summary
Whiskas 1+ Adult with Chicken is a complete dry food formulated for adult cats aged 1 year and over, designed to meet daily maintenance needs.
The first ingredient is cereals, indicating a grain-based recipe in which carbohydrates contribute a significant portion of calories alongside some plant-derived protein.
Protein is supplied by a mix of meat and animal derivatives (including chicken at 4% in the brown kibbles), fish derivatives, and vegetable protein extracts, delivering 30% crude protein to help maintain lean muscle.
At 11.5% fat, the energy level is moderate and suitable for most adult cats, whether indoor or outdoor, without special calorie restrictions.
Dried beet pulp (2%), peas, and carrots provide fermentable and insoluble fibers that support digestive health, stool quality, and satiety.
The formula declares balanced minerals for lower urinary tract support and specifies calcium at 1.5% and phosphorus at 0.97%, nutrients that also underpin bone and metabolic health.
Vitamin E at 73.9 mg/kg, together with other antioxidants, helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports immune defenses.
Taurine is supplemented (1090 mg as declared) to support normal heart function and vision, essential in adult feline nutrition.
Vitamin D3 at 750 IU/kg aids calcium and phosphorus utilization for skeletal maintenance and overall metabolism.
Zinc (63.7 mg as zinc sulfate) and yeast contribute to healthy skin, coat condition, and nutrient utilization.
Pros:
- Adult-appropriate macro balance: 30% protein and 11.5% fat provide a moderate nutrient density suitable for the daily maintenance needs of most adult cats.
- Digestive fiber support: Dried beet pulp (2%) plus peas and carrots supply functional fibers that help regulate bowel function and promote good stool quality.
- Mineral management and urinary support: The recipe is presented as using balanced minerals for the lower urinary tract and lists calcium (1.5%) and phosphorus (0.97%), which contribute to proper mineral balance.
- Antioxidant protection: Vitamin E at 73.9 mg/kg, together with trace minerals including selenium, supports cellular defenses and immune health.
- Essential nutrients for heart, vision, and bone: Added taurine (1090 mg as declared) and vitamin D3 (750 IU/kg) help support cardiac function, eyesight, and calcium–phosphorus metabolism.
- Skin and coat nutrients: Zinc (63.7 mg) and yeast-derived micronutrients help maintain skin integrity and a healthy coat.
Cons:
- Grain-first formulation: Cereals are the first ingredient, which may not suit owners seeking a meat-first or lower-carbohydrate recipe.
- Low specified chicken content and non-specific proteins: Only 4% chicken is identified in the brown kibbles, with broader “meat and animal derivatives” and “fish derivatives” plus vegetable protein extracts making protein sourcing less transparent.
- Relatively high ash: At 9.1%, the total mineral load is on the higher side, which may warrant caution for cats with known urinary or kidney sensitivities.
- Non-functional additives: The inclusion of various sugars and colorants/preservatives adds ingredients that do not provide essential nutrition.
- Unspecified fat sources and omega profile: Oils and fats are not identified by species, and omega-3/6 levels are not provided, making it difficult to assess anti-inflammatory and skin/coat benefits from fatty acids.
- Multiple protein sources: The combination of meat, fish, and yeast may limit suitability for cats needing single-protein or simplified diets for food sensitivities.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals
- Meat And Animal Derivatives (Including Chicken 4% In The Brown Kibbles*)
- Oils And Fats
- Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (Including Dried Beet Pulp 2%)
- Vegetable Protein Extracts
- Minerals
- Yeast
- Fish And Fish Derivatives
- Vegetables (Including Dried Carrots 0.5%, Equivalent To Carrots 4%, In The Orange Kibbles And Dried Peas 1%, Equivalent To Peas 4% In The Green Kibbles*)
- Various Sugars
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 4564 IU
- Vitamin D3 750 IU
- Vitamin E 73.9 mg/kg
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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Product changes
- Crude protein changed from 32% -> 30%
- Crude fat changed from 10.5% -> 12%
- Crude fiber changed from 1.5% -> 2%
- Crude ash changed from 8.5% -> 8.1%
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Meat and Animal Derivatves (including 4% Chicken in the Light Brown Kibbles) -> Meat and Animal Derivatives (including 4% Chicken in the Brown Kibbles*)
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Vegetable Protein Extracts -> Oils and Fats
- 4th Ingredient changed from Oils and Fats (0.25% Fish Oil, 0.1% Sunflower Oil) -> Derivatives of Vegetable Origin
- 5th Ingredient changed from Derivatives of Vegetable Origin -> Minerals
- 6th Ingredient changed from Minerals (including 0.2% Sodium Tripolyphosphate) -> Vegetable Protein Extracts
- 7th Ingredient changed from Vegetables (4% Carrots in the Orange Kibbles, 4% Peas in the Green Kibbles) -> Various Sugars
- 8th Ingredient changed from Antioxidants -> Vegetables (including 0.5% Dried Carrots (equivalent to 4% Carrots) in the Orange Kibbles and 1% Dried Peas (equivalent to 4% Peas) in the Green Kibbles*)
- 9th Ingredient changed from Colourants from Natural Origin -> Yeasts
- Score changed from 28 -> 30
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The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
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The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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