Iams Healthy Weight (Adult, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Salt, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 20.0%, Crude Fat (min) 9.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%. AAFCO: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Healthy Weight Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs, per the label.. Chicken is the first ingredient.
Iams Healthy Weight is a dry kibble the manufacturer formulates for adult dogs, sold in 7 lb, 11 lb, 15 lb and 29.1 lb bags. On the label, ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, and the first five are Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal. IAMS markets this as 17 percent lower in fat than its own Minichunks recipe, with L-carnitine the maker says supports metabolism during weight management. The guaranteed analysis on the manufacturer's own nutrition panel lists 20.0% crude protein minimum and 9.0% crude fat minimum on an as fed basis, with 5.0% crude fiber maximum and 10.0% moisture maximum. Iams does not publish a calculated calorie content for this recipe on the product page. Because IAMS Healthy Weight Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Iams Healthy Weight
What are the first ingredients in Iams Healthy Weight?
As listed on Iams's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Iams Healthy Weight have?
Iams publishes crude protein 20.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 9.0% (as-fed min). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Iams publish an AAFCO statement for Iams Healthy Weight?
Iams states: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Healthy Weight Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs, per t...
What kind of food is Iams Healthy Weight?
Iams lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Iams's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Iams product page (iams.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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