Hill's Science Diet Adult Liver & Chicken Entree

Adult Liver & Chicken Entree

Hill's Science Diet

#1398 of 1701 $0.48/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

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.

Powdered Cellulose

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

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)
Split ingredient (corn)

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Whole Grain Corn, Corn Starc... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 93%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 54%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 8%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

Top 83%
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 1

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 93%
Ingredient Simplicity 26

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 54%
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 1

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 99%

Full Ingredient List

Water, Pork Liver, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Calcium Sulfate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Locust Bean Gum, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, 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, Folic Acid), Iodized Salt, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene

Calories

532 kcal/kg Energy density
83 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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