Brand comparison
Hill's Science Plan vs Purina Pro Plan: the vet food showdown
Hill's B (72/100) vs Purina Pro Plan B (68/100). Both vets recommend them. PetFoodRate compares ingredients and scores independently.
Medium Adult Optimal Care
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 20%
- 2 corn
- 3 wheat
- 4 chicken fat
- 5 rice
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Proplan Medium Adult Poulet
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 18%
- 2 rice
- 3 corn
- 4 chicken fat
- 5 wheat
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Hill's Science Plan wins: 72/100 (Good) against 68/100 for Purina.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Hill's and Purina compare on each one.
| Dimension | Hill's | Purina |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | B | B |
| Nutrition balance | B | B |
| Undesirables | A | B |
| Transparency | C | C |
| Adaptability | A | A |
| Total score | 72/100 | 68/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hill's or Purina better for dogs?
Hill's Science Plan scores 72/100 (grade B, good) vs 68/100 (grade B) for Purina on the PetFoodRate methodology. Hill's Science Plan is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Hill's and Purina kibble for dogs?
Hill's kibble (72/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability A. Purina kibble (68/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition B, undesirables B, transparency C, adaptability A.
How much does Hill's cost per day vs Purina?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Hill's costs approximately 1.86 EUR per day per dog, vs 1.65 EUR for Purina. The price per kg is 6.20 EUR for Hill's and 5.50 EUR for Purina.
Which is healthier for my dog, Hill's or Purina?
Hill's Science Plan ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (72/100 vs 68/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Hill's Science Plan is the safer pick.