Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Salmon & Vegetable Medley Minced

Adult Indoor Salmon & Vegetable Medley Minced

Hill's Science Diet

#1257 of 1701 $0.48/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Higher moisture for better hydration

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

Powdered Cellulose

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 35.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 95%
Fat (dry-matter) 8.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 94%
Fiber (dry-matter) 23.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 1%
Moisture 83

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 28%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 88%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 18%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 45%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 43%
Ingredient Simplicity 32

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 82%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 15%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 49%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Salmon, Tuna, Carrots, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Spinach, Rice Starch, Rice, Soybean Oil, Chicken Fat, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Fish Oil, Monosodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene

Calories

795 kcal/kg Energy density
124 kcal/can Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Hill's Science Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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