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Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food Instinct Original Pate Real Venison Recipe Wet Cat Food

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Chicken Stew Wet Cat Food and Instinct Original Pate Real Venison Recipe Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
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

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Instinct Original Pate Real Venison Recipe Wet Cat Food
Instinct Original Pate Real Venison Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 11.00%
Fat Not listed 6.00%
Fiber 9.40% 3.00%
Calcium 1.02% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.74% Not listed
Omega-3 1.08% 0.10%
Omega-6 2.17% 0.40%
Taurine 0.34% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 78.00%
Calories 759 kcal/kg 1140 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
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
Venison, Pork, Pork Broth, Pork Liver Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Stew Pate
Processing Not listed Canned
Life stage Adult Adult
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 All Life Stages
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 No
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 Yes
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.

  • Pork Liver
  • Carrot
  • Flaxseed

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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 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork Liver, Carrot, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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