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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Hill's Science Diet

Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice

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 Salmon & Brown Rice dry cat food good?

Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice 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

30%

Fat

17%

Est. Carbs

40%

Fiber

4.3%

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 (30% 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 (17% 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

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Brown Rice

Corn Protein Meal

Chicken Fat

Wheat Gluten

Whole Grain Wheat

Chicken Meal

Pea Protein

Yellow Peas

Cracked Pearled Barley

Whole Grain Corn

Whole Grain Oats

Dried Beet Pulp

Chicken Liver Flavor

Lactic Acid

Soybean Oil

Calcium Sulfate

Potassium Chloride

Iodized Salt

Fish Oil

Choline Chloride

Vitamin E Supplement

L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Niacin Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin A Supplement

Riboflavin Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Biotin

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Taurine

Ferrous Sulfate

Zinc Oxide

Copper Sulfate

Manganous Oxide

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Mixed Tocopherols

Natural Flavors

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 Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein.

Possible allergy triggers: Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Wheat, Cracked Pearled Barley, and 1 more have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Wheat, Pea Protein, and 3 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice'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

Salmon

Chicken Meal

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

26%

Plant

Plant concentrate

71%

Protein in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice leans on plant signals: only 26% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 71% and whole plant proteins 3%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon

Chicken Meal

Plant

Yellow Peas

Plant concentrate

Corn Protein Meal

Wheat Gluten

Pea Protein

Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice dry cat food Review

Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice 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 Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 30% protein, 17% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice 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 Salmon & Brown Rice contain Dairy?

Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice contain Egg?

Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice contain Legumes?

Does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice contain Nuts?

Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Salmon & Brown Rice?