Hill's Science Diet Kitten Savory Salmon Entree

Kitten Savory Salmon Entree

Hill's Science Diet

#837 of 1701 $0.61/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Soy Protein

Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... 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)
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)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 50.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 52%
Fat (dry-matter) 29.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 9%
Fiber (dry-matter) 9.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 15%
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 4

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 4%
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 27

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 58%
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 68%
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, Salmon, Pork By-Products, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Soybean Meal, Corn Starch, Soy Protein Isolate, Chicken Liver Flavor, Wheat Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, 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), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene

Calories

2469 kcal/kg Energy density
203 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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