Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food and Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
9.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 10.80% |
| Fat | Not listed | 3.20% |
| Fiber | 2.40% | 1.70% |
| Calcium | 1.28% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.56% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.48% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.39% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 80.00% |
| Calories | 927 kcal/kg | 914 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Spinach, Rice, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Ground Pecan Shells, Monosodium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Citrus Pulp, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Oat Fiber, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken, pork liver, chicken liver, wheat gluten, brewers rice flour, pork plasma, natural flavors, glycine, powdered cellulose, calcium carbonate, fish oil, hydrolyzed yeast, carrageenan, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, potassium chloride, guar gum, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, citric acid, sodium carbonate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, carotene. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Not listed | Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Stew | Loaf |
| Processing | Not listed | Canned |
| Life stage | Kitten | Kitten |
| 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten) | Growth (puppy/kitten) |
SubstantiationHow 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 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. |
Yes | 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 | No |
| 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
- Pork Liver
- Wheat Gluten
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food scores higher, 9.1 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Hill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Cat Food and Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food .
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