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BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe
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BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe vs Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe
Blue Buffalo and Hill's Science Diet, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.
Listed label values
Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.
- BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe
- Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe
| Axis | BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 29.5% |
| Fat | 14% | 13.3% |
| Fiber | 6% | 8.8% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 402 kcal/cup | 319 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 9% max | 8% max |
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Core label facts
A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.
| Label fact | Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science Diet Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 30% | 29.5% |
| Fat (min) | 14% | 13.3% |
| Fiber (max) | 6% | 8.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 8% |
| Calories | 3594 kcal/kg | 3729 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Deboned Duck, Duck Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Tapioca Starch | Chicken, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, whole grain corn |
Product identity
Product and label details
Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.
| Label field | Blue BuffaloBLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science DietHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Full label title | Not listed | Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food |
| Species | Cat | Cat |
| Life stage | Not listed | Adult |
| Food format | Dry | Dry |
| Product line | Not listed | Science Diet |
| Flavor / recipe | Not listed | Chicken Recipe |
| Processing stated | Not listed | Extruded kibble |
| Nutritional adequacy statement | formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. | Complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats. |
| Adequacy method | Not listed | AAFCO feeding test / label claim |
| Complete and balanced recorded | Yes | Yes |
Recorded nutrients
Guaranteed analysis and calories
Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.
| Label field | Blue BuffaloBLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science DietHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 30% | 29.5% |
| Crude fat (min) | 14% | 13.3% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 8.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 8% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.85% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.73% |
| Magnesium | Not listed | 0.084% |
| Sodium | Not listed | 0.32% |
| Potassium | Not listed | 0.78% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.32% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 3.9% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.25% |
| Calories | 3594 kcal/kg | 3729 kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 402 kcal/cup | 319 kcal/cup |
Formula context
Ingredients and formulation comparison
Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.
| Label field | Blue BuffaloBLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science DietHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| First five ingredients | Deboned Duck, Duck Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Tapioca Starch | Chicken, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, whole grain corn |
| Full ingredient list | View full recorded list (62)Deboned Duck (unresolved mapping), Duck Meal (unresolved mapping), Pea Protein (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Tapioca Starch (unresolved mapping), Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Canola Oil (unresolved mapping), Pea Fiber (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), Pea Starch (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Calcium Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Pumpkin (unresolved mapping), Dried Chicory Root (unresolved mapping), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (unresolved mapping), Calcium Carbonate (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Calcium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Vitamin E Supplement (unresolved mapping), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (unresolved mapping), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) (unresolved mapping), Vegetable Juice for color (unresolved mapping), Ferrous Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Niacin (Vitamin B3) (unresolved mapping), Iron Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Zinc Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Barley Grass (unresolved mapping), Parsley (unresolved mapping), Turmeric (unresolved mapping), Dried Kelp (unresolved mapping), Yucca Schidigera Extract (unresolved mapping), Copper Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (unresolved mapping), Copper Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), L-Lysine (unresolved mapping), Biotin (Vitamin B7) (unresolved mapping), Vitamin A Supplement (unresolved mapping), Manganese Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (unresolved mapping), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (unresolved mapping), Vitamin D3 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Vitamin B12 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (unresolved mapping), Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product (unresolved mapping), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (unresolved mapping), Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Calcium Iodate (unresolved mapping), Sodium Selenite (unresolved mapping), Oil of Rosemary (unresolved mapping) | View full recorded list (12)Chicken, whole grain wheat (unresolved mapping), corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, whole grain corn (unresolved mapping), chicken fat, chicken liver flavor (unresolved mapping), dried beet pulp (unresolved mapping), fish oil, lactic acid (unresolved mapping), vitamins (unresolved mapping), minerals and taurine (unresolved mapping). |
| Unique recognized ingredients | Not listed | Chicken, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, chicken fat, fish oil |
| Ingredient reference pages | Not listed | |
| Primary protein source | Not listed | Chicken |
| Primary carbohydrate source | Not listed | Whole grain wheat |
| Grain-free label | Not listed | No |
| Animal protein listed first | Yes | Yes |
| Plant protein concentrate recorded | Yes | Yes |
| Legume recorded | Yes | No |
| Potato recorded | Not listed | No |
| Generic animal ingredient flag | Yes | Yes |
| Filler-presence flag | Not listed | Yes |
Label-based calculations
Calculated nutrition context
These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.
| Label field | Blue BuffaloBLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science DietHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 1,000 kcal | 83.5 g | 79.1 g |
| Fat per 1,000 kcal | 39 g | 35.7 g |
| Digestibility estimate | Not listed | medium |
Provenance
Source and review record
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| Label field | Blue BuffaloBLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Hill's Science DietHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Official source | Open official source (opens in a new tab) | Open official source (opens in a new tab) |
| Source site | bluebuffalo.com | Chewy |
| Source confidence note | Not listed | Medium |
| Source checked date | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe lists a higher protein minimum (30% vs 29.5%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe is more calorie-dense (3729 vs 3594 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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