Authority Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Hill's Science Diet Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.5 to 9.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Hill's Science Diet Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 23, 2026 |
Verified Sep 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.2 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 9.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 9.00% | 10.10% |
| Calcium | 0.80% | 0.88% |
| Phosphorus | 0.60% | 0.70% |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | 0.84% |
| Omega-6 | 1.00% | 3.74% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | Not listed |
| Calories | 3075 kcal/kg | 3426 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Peas, Oatmeal, Turkey Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), L-Carnitine, Citric Acid(Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols(Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Mill Run, Flaxseed, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, 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), Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Weight management, Joint care, Dental care | Dental care, Breath support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Large | 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. |
No | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Cellulose Powder
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.5 to 9.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Cellulose Powder.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Authority Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Hill's Science Diet Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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