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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Hill's
Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
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 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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
20%
Est. Carbs
35%
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 (20% 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
43 of 43 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
9
Notice
1
1
Chicken
2
Whole Grain Wheat
3
Corn Gluten Meal
4
Chicken Fat
5
Chicken Meal
6
Dried Beet Pulp
7
Brown Rice
8
Chicken Liver Flavor
9
Calcium Sulfate
10
Lactic Acid
11
Potassium Chloride
12
Fish Oil
13
Soybean Oil
14
Iodized Salt
15
Choline Chloride
16
Vitamin E Supplement
17
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
18
Niacin Supplement
19
Thiamine Mononitrate
20
Vitamin A Supplement
21
Calcium Pantothenate
22
Riboflavin Supplement
23
Biotin
24
Vitamin B12 Supplement
25
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
26
Folic Acid
27
Vitamin D3 Supplement
28
Taurine
29
Ferrous Sulfate
30
Zinc Oxide
31
Copper Sulfate
32
Manganous Oxide
33
Calcium Iodate
34
Sodium Selenite
35
Oat Fiber
36
Mixed Tocopherols
37
Natural Flavors
38
Beta-carotene
39
Apples
40
Broccoli
41
Carrots
42
Cranberries
43
Green Peas
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 may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Gluten Meal.
Possible allergy triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Green Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
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
Chicken Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
57%
Plant
2%
Plant concentrate
41%
Mixed protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe: 57% animal, 2% whole plants, and 41% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Plant
Green Peas
Plant concentrate
Corn Gluten Meal
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
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.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 20% fat, 35% 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?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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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