Hill's Science Diet Adult Salmon & Barley Entree Minced

Adult Salmon & Barley Entree Minced

Hill's Science Diet

#754 of 861 $0.29/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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Simpler ingredient list than 67% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

More nutrients tested and listed than most ▾

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Soy Protein ▾

Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
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 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 16.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 97%
Fat (dry-matter) 6.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 96%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 50%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 68%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 17%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 44%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 46%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 93%
Ingredient Simplicity 18

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 33%
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 76%
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 47%

Full Ingredient List

Water, Salmon, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Beef By-Products, Pork Liver, Soybean Meal, Chicken, Dried Whey, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene

Calories

1001 kcal/kg Energy density
369 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 $44.28

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