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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Hill's
Science Diet Adult 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 Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?
Hill's Science Diet Adult 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
16%
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 (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 Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
10
Notice
2
1
Chicken
2
Whole Grain Wheat
3
Corn Protein Meal
4
Whole Grain Corn
5
Chicken Fat
6
Chicken Meal
7
Brewers Rice
8
Dried Beet Pulp
9
Soybean Meal
10
Chicken Liver Flavor
11
Soybean Oil
12
Lactic Acid
13
Fish Oil
14
Calcium Sulfate
15
Potassium Chloride
16
L-lysine
17
Iodized Salt
18
Choline Chloride
19
Whole Grain Oats
20
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
21
Vitamin E Supplement
22
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
23
Thiamine Mononitrate
24
Niacin Supplement
25
Calcium Pantothenate
26
Vitamin A Supplement
27
Biotin
28
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
29
Riboflavin Supplement
30
Vitamin B12 Supplement
31
Folic Acid
32
Vitamin D3 Supplement
33
Taurine
34
Ferrous Sulfate
35
Zinc Oxide
36
Copper Sulfate
37
Manganous Oxide
38
Calcium Iodate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Mixed Tocopherols
41
Natural Flavors
42
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, Soybean Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal.
Possible allergy triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal 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 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
Low
Low
Animal
38%
Plant concentrate
63%
Protein in Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe leans on plant signals: only 38% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 63% 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
Chicken Meal
Plant concentrate
Corn Protein Meal
Soybean Meal
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
Hill's Science Diet Adult 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 Protein Meal, Soybean Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 16% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 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 Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Recipe?
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