Hill's Science Diet Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe

Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe

Hill's Science Diet

#473 of 558 $0.27/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.

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.

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)
Protein source: Salmon

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

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 30.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 96%
Fat (dry-matter) 17.4%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 46%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 64%
Moisture 8

Moisture

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

Top 88%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 93%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry 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 50%
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 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 28

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 37%
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 27%
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 87%

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, Brown Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Yellow Peas, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Oats, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene

Calories

492 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.

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