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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Hill's Science Diet
Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Low
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
36%
Fiber
5.4%
Ash
7.6%
Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (19% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
References
Ingredients Analysis
38 of 38 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
8
Notice
3
1
Chicken
2
Whole Grain Wheat
3
Corn Gluten Meal
4
Chicken Fat
5
Dried Beet Pulp
6
Soybean Oil
7
Cracked Pearled Barley
8
Soybean Meal
9
Chicken Liver Flavor
10
Calcium Sulfate
11
Lactic Acid
12
Fish Oil
13
Potassium Chloride
14
Dicalcium Phosphate
15
Choline Chloride
16
Iodized Salt
17
Vitamin E Supplement
18
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
19
Niacin Supplement
20
Thiamine Mononitrate
21
Vitamin A Supplement
22
Calcium Pantothenate
23
Vitamin B12 Supplement
24
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
25
Riboflavin Supplement
26
Biotin
27
Folic Acid
28
Vitamin D3 Supplement
29
Taurine
30
Ferrous Sulfate
31
Zinc Oxide
32
Copper Sulfate
33
Manganous Oxide
34
Calcium Iodate
35
Sodium Selenite
36
Mixed Tocopherols
37
Natural Flavors
38
Beta-carotene
Tips
Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, and 1 more have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Chicken
Animal Protein
Low
Low
Animal
21%
Plant concentrate
79%
Protein in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe leans on plant signals: only 21% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 79% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Plant concentrate
Corn Gluten Meal
Soybean Meal
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe scores 2 stars on this analysis, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 19% fat, 36% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe good for cats?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe?
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