Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food and Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
Not listed | 9.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 5.50% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 9.50% | 10.30% |
| Calcium | 0.90% | 0.93% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | 0.75% |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | 0.75% |
| Omega-6 | 1.60% | 2.18% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | Not listed |
| Calories | 3019 kcal/kg | 3189 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
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 |
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 |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Weight management, Diabetic support, Low fat | Weight management, Metabolic support |
| 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. |
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
- Barley
- Pea Fiber
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Pea Fiber.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Farmina Caloric Control Canine Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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