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Hill's Prescription Diet W/D Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Prescription Diet W/D Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food and Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Prescription Diet W/D Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet W/D Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed Not listed
Fat Not listed Not listed
Fiber 16.00% 12.20%
Calcium 0.80% 1.12%
Phosphorus 0.66% 0.70%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.63%
Omega-6 Not listed 3.16%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed Not listed
Calories 3100 kcal/kg 2961 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whole Grain Wheat, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Caramel color, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Citrate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Rice, Pea Fiber, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Whole Grain Oats, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), 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, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Weight management, Diabetic support, Urinary care Weight management, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health
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 & balanced Whether 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
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Feeding Trials Feeding Trials
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Petco
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Whole Grain Wheat
  • Cellulose Powder
  • Chicken
  • Whole Grain Corn
  • Barley
  • Chicken Liver Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Wheat, Cellulose Powder, Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Barley, Chicken Liver Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Hill's Prescription Diet W/D Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food and Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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