Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Weight Management Chicken Recipe

Adult Light Weight Management Chicken Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#470 of 558 $0.25/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient ▾

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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Powdered Cellulose ▾

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

Protein source: Chicken ▾

Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 34.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 76%
Fat (dry-matter) 6.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 100%
Fiber (dry-matter) 10.0%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 5%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 43%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 78%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 33%
Low Filler Content 3

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 96%
Ingredient Simplicity 28

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 37%
Omega-3 Source 0

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 88%
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 37%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), DL-Methionine, Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene

Calories

288 kcal/cup 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.

Where to Buy

Chewy $64.99

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