Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Weight Management Liver & Chicken Entree

Adult Light Weight Management Liver & Chicken Entree

Hill's Science Diet

#1266 of 1701 $0.46/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

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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.

Better price than 68% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Powdered Cellulose ▾

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

Corn Protein Meal ▾

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Caramel Color ▾

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Carrageenan ▾

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 34.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 96%
Fat (dry-matter) 10.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 80%
Fiber (dry-matter) 22.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 1%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 83%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 59%

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 30

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 72%
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

Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Rice, Wheat Flour, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Starch, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Caramel Color, Carrageenan, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene

Calories

943 kcal/kg Energy density
147 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.

Where to Buy

Chewy $59.76

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