Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Small Adult Dry Dog Food
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Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Small Adult Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 12, 2026 |
Verified Sep 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
Not listed | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 25.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 1.80% | 3.20% |
| Calcium | 0.84% | 0.73% |
| Phosphorus | 0.63% | 0.56% |
| Omega-3 | 0.69% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 1.78% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.14% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3511 kcal/kg | 3744 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Ground Pecan Shells, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Fish Flavor, Ginger, Dried Beet Pulp, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glyceryl Monostearate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pressed Cranberries, L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
INGREDIENTS: Corn, chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, corn protein meal, chicken fat, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk, pork), dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, wheat gluten, fish oil, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, salt, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement], monocalcium phosphate, DL-methionine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, L-lysine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], magnesium oxide, L-carnitine. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Low fat | Weight management, Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small, Medium | Small |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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 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.
- Brewer's Rice
- Corn Protein Meal
- Chicken By-Product
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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