Filler presence
cautionFiller-leaning ingredients can dilute nutritional intent and reduce formula clarity.
Matched ingredients: corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose
IQ -6Digestibility -4Safety -2
Score 38
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Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
3.8out of 10
Decision snapshot
Built for adult maintenance
A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.
Quick verdict
Indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin E for skin and coat.
Best for
- Cat
- Adult
- Dry
Not ideal for
- Strict calorie-control plans
- Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
- Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets
Key highlights
Primary protein: ChickenGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support319 kcal per cup
Indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin E for skin and coat.
Chicken first
319 kcal/cup
29.5% protein DMB
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02Check the label math
Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
03Inspect the ingredient story
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04Finish with context
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Quick verdict
Indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin E for skin and coat.
Ingredient quality scores 25, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 49. The formula is best interpreted as indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin e for skin and coat.
Product score card
Indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin E for skin and coat.
Ingredient quality
25
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
58
Safety
49
Overall
38
Nutrition breakdown
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 29.5 | % |
| Fat min | 13.3 | % |
| Fiber max | 8.8 | % |
| Moisture max | 0 | % |
| Ash | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 0 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 29.5 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 13.3 | % |
| Calories | 3729 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 319 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 373 | kcal |
Calorie density analysis
Calories per cup
319
Protein per 1000 kcal
0
Fat per 1000 kcal
0
Estimated glycemic load
0
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Ingredient breakdown by role
Protein sources
Chicken, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, chicken liver flavor, fish oil
Fat sources
chicken fat, fish oil
Fiber sources
powdered cellulose, dried beet pulp
Functional additives
whole grain wheat, whole grain corn, chicken fat, chicken liver flavor, fish oil, and taurine
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Chicken, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, chicken liver flavor, fish oil.
Digestive-support ingredients are present through powdered cellulose, dried beet pulp.
Watch-outs on this label: Filler presence, Generic animal ingredient, Plant protein concentrate, Protein inflation signal, Transparency warning signal.
Ingredient quality
25
Digestibility
58
Safety
49
Ingredient deck
Chicken, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, whole grain corn, chicken fat, chicken liver flavor, dried beet pulp, fish oil, and taurine.
Ingredient signals visualization
Generic animal ingredient
cautionGeneric animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ -6Digestibility -1Safety -5
Marine omega support
positiveNamed marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ +3Digestibility +1Safety +1
Named animal protein
positiveThe ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Matched ingredients: Chicken
IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2
Plant protein concentrate
cautionPlant protein concentrates can inflate crude protein impressions without matching animal-protein quality.
Matched ingredients: corn gluten meal
IQ -8Digestibility -3Safety -1
Protein inflation signal
cautionThis label includes a plant protein concentrate that may inflate the apparent protein story.
Matched ingredients: corn gluten meal
IQ -8Digestibility -2Safety 0
Transparency warning signal
cautionThe ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ -6Digestibility 0Safety -4
Functional nutrients
Omega-3
0.32%
Omega-6
3.9%
Taurine
0.25%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Magnesium
0%
No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.
Suitability and fit
Sensitive stomach
0
Weight management
0
Puppy fit
0
Senior fit
0
Allergy support
0
Indoor adult dry cat food built around chicken, added fiber support, and omega-6 plus vitamin E for skin and coat.
Ingredients connected to this formula
Methodology note
The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.
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