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Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 27.00%
Fat Not listed 11.00%
Fiber 8.40% 5.50%
Calcium 0.80% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.65% 0.49%
Omega-3 0.55% Not listed
Omega-6 3.73% Not listed
Taurine 0.30% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 8.00%
Calories 3574 kcal/kg 3587 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat, Brewers Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Whole Grain Oats, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Taurine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Corn, barley, wheat, chicken meal, corn gluten meal, soy protein isolate, natural flavors, chicken fat, wheat gluten, brewers rice, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, pea fiber, fish oil, calcium sulfate, rice hulls, grain distillers dried yeast, potassium chloride, egg product, psyllium seed husk, sodium silico aluminate, sodium bisulfate, sodium pyrophosphate, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, DL-methionine, potassium citrate, salt, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite], glucosamine hydrochloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), green tea extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Heart care, Kidney care, Urinary care, Skin coat health Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Bowel health, Kidney care, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Senior Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Feeding Trials Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
Yes Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Chicken Fat
  • Brewer's Rice

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Brewer's Rice.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food .

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