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Adult
Light

Hill’s

Science Plan - Light Adult 1-6 Chicken

Adult
Light
Indoor and Outdoor

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken
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Summary

Hill’s Science Plan Light Adult 1-6 Chicken is a low-calorie dry food for less active cats aged 1 to 6 years.

Formulated with reduced fat (10.3%) and a higher fiber content (5.5%), it helps cats prone to weight gain maintain a healthy body weight.

High-quality chicken and turkey meals serve as primary protein sources to support lean muscle mass.

Adding L-carnitine aids in fat metabolism, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for cats requiring fewer calories.

This formula is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to ensure overall health and vitality in adult cats.

 

Pros:

  • Weight Control: Designed for cats with lower calorie needs, featuring a reduced fat content of 10.3%.
  • Digestive Support: Increased fiber (5.5%) promotes satiety and aids in healthy digestion.
  • Heart and Muscle Health: L-carnitine is used to support fat metabolism and maintain lean muscle mass.
  • Skin and Coat Care: Omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E support healthy skin and a shiny coat.
  • Balanced Nutrition provides essential nutrients like Vitamins A, D3, and C to support immunity and overall health.

 

Cons:

  • Limited Energy Content: This may not meet the needs of highly active cats or those requiring more energy.
  • Grain Inclusion: Contains maize and rice, which might not suit cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.
  • Moderate Protein Content: While 32.6% is adequate, it might not be ideal for cats requiring a higher protein diet.
  • Restricted Age Range: This product is formulated specifically for adult cats aged 1 to 6, excluding kittens and senior cats.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Chicken and turkey meal
  • Maize
  • Brewers' rice
  • Maize gluten meal
  • Animal fat
  • Cellulose
  • Dried beet pulp
  • Pea bran meal
  • Digest
  • Minerals

Vitamins and Additives

    Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 75.3 mg/kg, 3b202 (Iodine) 1.9 mg/kg, 3b405 (Copper) 7.4 mg/kg, 3b502 (Manganese) 7.8 mg/kg, 3b603 (Zinc) 132 mg/kg, 3b801 (Selenium) 0.2 mg/kg, with natural antioxidant.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    32.6%
    Crude Fat
    10.3%
    Crude Fiber
    5.5%
    Crude Ash
    5.2%
    Calcium
    0.78%
    Phosphorus
    0.61%
    Potassium
    0.75%
    Magnesium
    0.08%
    Omega 3
    0.13%
    Omega 6
    2.3%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3446 kcal/kg
    Sodium 0.25%; Per kg: Vitamin A 8,000IU, Vitamin D3 600IU, Vitamin E 600 mg/kg, Vitamin C 90 mg/kg, Beta-carotene 1.5 mg/kg, L-carnitine 572 mg/kg

    Comments

    Not recommended for:
    Kittens and pregnant or nursing cats. During pregnancy or nursing, cats should be switched to HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Kitten wet or dry cat food.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    32.6%
    Crude Fat
    10.3%
    Crude Fiber
    5.5%
    Crude Ash
    5.2%
    Calcium
    0.78%
    Phosphorus
    0.61%
    Potassium
    0.75%
    Magnesium
    0.08%
    Omega 3
    0.13%
    Omega 6
    2.3%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3446 kcal/kg
    Sodium 0.25%; Per kg: Vitamin A 8,000IU, Vitamin D3 600IU, Vitamin E 600 mg/kg, Vitamin C 90 mg/kg, Beta-carotene 1.5 mg/kg, L-carnitine 572 mg/kg
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    Why this score?

    • 43.3% carbohydrates of combination CR
      -37
    • Low protein content
      -16
    • Gluten at 3rd place after meat
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    • Unknown source of main fat ingredient
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    How the score is calculated?

    The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

    To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

    (1) Amount of protein (more is better)

    (2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

    (3) Quality and source of ingredients.

    Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

    One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

    In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

    Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

    Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

    Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

    Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

    Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

    Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

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    How the score is calculated?

    The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

    To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

    (1) Amount of protein (more is better)

    (2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

    (3) Quality and source of ingredients.

    Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

    One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

    In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

    Protein is the most important component in a cat’s diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

    Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

    Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat’s diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

    Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

    Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods.
    This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

    Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

    The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100.
    Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.