Hill's Science Diet Perfect Weight Chicken & Salmon Variety Pack Stew

Perfect Weight Chicken & Salmon Variety Pack Stew

Hill's Science Diet

#158 of 190 $0.84/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

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Powdered Cellulose ▾

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

Sodium Tripolyphosphate ▾

An inorganic phosphate additive, commonly used in dental treats for tartar contr... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 186 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 93%
Fat (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 98%
Fiber (dry-matter) 22.2%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 1%
Moisture 82

Moisture

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

 Top 37%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 16%

Ingredients

Compared to 186 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 48%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 41%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 42%
Ingredient Simplicity 29

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 58%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 30%
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

Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Rice, Flaxseed, Dried Tomato Pomace, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Monosodium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Leucine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate)

Calories

769 kcal/kg Energy density
61 kcal/pouch 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 $28.20

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