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IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten

Manufacturer: IAMS

IAMS IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten Chicken
74.7Technical Score

The IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten (IAMS) earned a technical score of 74.7/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (60 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 36.67% protein and 23.33% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten good?

So-so. IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten is in the "Solid" band (technical score 74.7/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 60) and ingredient purity (IPFI 85), with 36.67% protein and 23.33% fat on a dry-matter basis.

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)60 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)85 / 100
Final Score74.7

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein36.67%
Fat23.33%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein33 %
Crude fat21 %
Crude fiber3 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3978 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

This is a growth (puppy/kitten) food (3978 kcal/kg). A young animal's daily amount depends on its age and current weight, so we do not calculate g/day from the adult weight: follow the feeding table on the package, weigh the animal often and adjust to its body condition with your veterinarian's advice. Source: FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2024 (dogs: Table VII-8b, p. 56; cats: Table VII-10, p. 57).

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Chicken By-Product Meal
  3. 3Ground Whole Grain Corn
  4. 4Ground Whole Grain Sorghum
  5. 5Corn Protein Meal
  6. 6Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  7. 7Dried Plain Beet Pulp
  8. 8Dried Egg Product
  9. 9Brewers Dried Yeast
  10. 10Natural Flavor

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓EPA/DHA declared
  • ✓prebiotics (MOS/FOS)
  • ✓rosemary extract

Points of concern

  • ⚠grain splitting
✓ Verified data

www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list mirrored from IAMS label, read 2026-09-03 · second reading: www.iams.com — product marketing page (GA rendered as image, not extractable as text), read 2026-09-03

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Frequently asked questions about IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten

What is the technical score of IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten?
IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten (IAMS) scores 74.7/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (60 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten has 36.67% protein and 23.33% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, IAMS ProActive Health Healthy Kitten is "Solid" (score 74.7/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Points of concern: grain splitting. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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