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Hill's Science Diet

Adult 1-6

Dogs · kibble ·

C

Overall score 63/100 · Average

Summary

Sub-scores

D Proteins
B Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
C Transparency
B Species adaptability

Composition analysed

  1. C Wheat cereal
  2. C Corn cereal
  3. A Chicken fat fat
  4. A Dehydrated chicken protein
  5. B Rice cereal
  6. B Beet pulp fiber
  7. B Oat cereal
  8. A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber
  9. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral
  10. A Taurine beneficial additive
  11. A Zinc vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
22%
Crude fat
10%
Ash
7%
Fibre
3%
Moisture
9%

Strengths

  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

  • First ingredient is a cereal, not a named meat

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 get?

Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 gets a grade of C (63/100), i.e. "average", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6?

Strengths: No undesirable additives detected, Balanced nutritional profile. Weaknesses: First ingredient is a cereal, not a named meat.

Is Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 a good fit for dogs?

On species suitability, this product scores B. It is broadly suited to the needs of dogs, as part of a balanced diet.

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