Applaws Chicken Breast & Cheese in Broth Wet Cat Food Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Applaws Chicken Breast & Cheese in Broth Wet Cat Food and Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
13.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 0.10% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 2.00% | 9.40% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.02% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.74% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 1.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 2.17% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.34% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
86.00% | Not listed |
| Calories | 762 kcal/kg | 759 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cheese, Rice |
Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Rice, Flaxseed, Dried Tomato Pomace, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Monosodium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Leucine, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, L-Carnitine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Hydration support, Eye health, Skin coat health | Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Broth | Stew |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Feeding Trials |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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. |
No | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken Broth
- Rice
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Broth, Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Applaws Chicken Breast & Cheese in Broth Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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