Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 21.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 5.50% |
| Fiber | 10.30% | 9.50% |
| Calcium | 0.93% | 0.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.75% | 0.70% |
| Omega-3 | 0.75% | 0.35% |
| Omega-6 | 2.18% | 1.60% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 9.00% |
| Calories | 3189 kcal/kg | 3019 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Pea Fiber, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Oat Fiber, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Coconut Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Iodized Salt, Lipoic Acid, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
whole spelt, dried beet pulp, dehydrated chicken, whole barley, whole oats, pea fiber, chicken fat, natural flavors, dehydrated fish, pork fat, flaxseed, hydrolyzed fish, powdered cellulose, herring oil, potassium chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, selenium yeast, calcium iodate, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management, Metabolic support | Weight management, Diabetic support, Low fat |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| 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. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Feeding Trials | Not listed |
| 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 | No |
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
- Barley
- Pea Fiber
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 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, Barley, Pea Fiber.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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