Whiskas
Sterile with Chicken
Summary
Whiskas Sterile with Chicken is a dry food designed for adult sterilized cats. It offers a calorie-adjusted formulation with added urinary and coat support through a mixed-ingredient, pellet-based recipe.
Meat and animal derivatives are the primary protein sources, including 4% chicken in the brown granules. The overall protein content is set at 30.4% to support lean mass without excessive caloric load for neutered cats.
Cereals, including wheat, form the carbohydrate base, while derivatives of vegetable origin, like chicory (2%) and cellulose (2%), are included to supply dietary fiber and aid digestion.
Vegetable inclusions such as dried carrots and peas provide limited phytonutrients and fiber, included as part of colored granule segments to enhance meal variety and appeal.
Oils and fats supply 12% of total fat, providing moderate energy density (368 kcal/100g), which is aimed at maintaining healthy weight in less active or sterilized adult cats.
The formulation includes essential vitamins and minerals, with taurine at 1,000 mg/kg to support feline cardiovascular and vision health, alongside zinc for skin and coat quality.
Balanced mineral content is intended to support urinary tract health, while added cellulose helps manage satiety and stool quality in indoor cats.
The food contains no artificial colors or flavors and uses antioxidants for preservation. However, it relies on generic ingredient descriptions with minimal emphasis on fresh or whole food sources.
Pros:
Adjusted calorie profile: Lower energy density and 12% fat help control weight in sterilized or less active cats.
Urinary tract support: Mineral balance and moisture retention aim to reduce the risk of urinary issues in neutered cats.
Basic fiber blend: Inclusion of cellulose and chicory helps improve stool quality and promote regular digestion.
Essential nutrient coverage: Taurine, zinc, and vitamin A are present in standard levels to support core feline systems.
No artificial flavors: The absence of synthetic flavoring and use of antioxidants contribute to a more natural composition.
Cons:
Generic ingredient composition: Key protein and fat sources are listed as animal derivatives without specifying cut, quality, or origin, limiting transparency.
High cereal content: Wheat and other cereal components comprise a significant portion of the food, which may be unsuitable for grain-sensitive cats.
No functional omega-3 source: Despite the presence of fats, there is no dedicated inclusion of omega-rich ingredients like fish oil or flaxseed for coat health.
Lacks joint or senior support: The formulation does not include glucosamine, chondroitin, or DHA, which are often beneficial for older or heavier cats.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals (Including Wheat 4%)
- Meat And Animal Derivatives (Including 4% Chicken In Brown Granules*)
- Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (Including Chicory 2% And Cellulose 2%)
- Oils And Fats
- Vegetable Protein Extracts
- Minerals
- Sugars
- Vegetables (Including 0.5% Dried Carrots Equivalent To 4% Carrots In Orange Granules And 1% Dried Peas Equivalent To 4% Peas In Green Granules*)
- Yeast
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 5765 IU
- Vitamin D3 632 IU
- Vitamin E 156 mg/kg
- and also:
Taurine: 1000 mg, Copper (copper (II) sulfate, pentahydrate): 5.3 mg, Iodine (potassium iodide): 1.3 mg, Manganese (manganous sulfate, monohydrate): 19.8 mg, Selenium (sodium selenite): 0.14 mg, Zinc (zinc sulfate, monohydrate): 56.1 mg
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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Product changes
- Crude protein changed from 32% -> 30.4%
- Crude fat changed from 11% -> 12%
- Crude ash changed from 7.2% -> 8%
- First Ingredient changed from Cereals (incl. 4% wheat) -> Cereals (Including Wheat 4%)
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Meat and meat by-products (25%, incl. 4% chicken in the light-brown kibble pieces), -> Meat And Animal Derivatives (Including 4% Chicken In Brown Granules*)
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Plant by-products (incl. 2% dried beet pulp) -> Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (Including Chicory 2% And Cellulose 2%)
- 4th Ingredient changed from Oils and fats -> Oils And Fats
- 5th Ingredient changed from Vegetable protein extracts -> Vegetable Protein Extracts
- 7th Ingredient changed from Vegetables (incl. 4% carrot in the orange kibble pieces and 4% peas in the green kibble pieces) -> Sugars
- 8th Ingredient changed from -> Vegetables (Including 0.5% Dried Carrots Equivalent To 4% Carrots In Orange Granules And 1% Dried Peas Equivalent To 4% Peas In Green Granules*)
- 9th Ingredient changed from -> Yeast
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How the score is calculated?
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.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
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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