Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Breed & Mini Breed Beef & Barley Entree Minced

Adult Small Breed & Mini Breed Beef & Barley Entree Minced

Hill's Science Diet

#773 of 861 $0.43/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.

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.

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)

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 17.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 97%
Fat (dry-matter) 9.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 93%
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 20

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 39%
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 16%
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, Beef, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Pork Liver, Corn Protein Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K), Vitamin D3 Supplement), Fish Oil, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Beta-Carotene

Calories

1010 kcal/kg Energy density
166 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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