Hill's Science Diet Senior Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entree

Senior Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entree

Hill's Science Diet

#761 of 861 $0.29/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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 Gluten 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)
Split ingredient (corn)

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Whole Grain Corn, Corn Glute... See full analysis in the app.

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 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 21.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 94%
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 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 42%
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 97%

Full Ingredient List

Water, Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pork Liver, Whole Grain Corn, Dried Whey, Dried Beet Pulp, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dicalcium Phosphate, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Beta-Carotene

Calories

1018 kcal/kg Energy density
375 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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