Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Canine Mature Consult Large Dog Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Canine Mature Consult Large Dog Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 23.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 1.80% | 8.60% |
| Calcium | 0.89% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.68% | 0.77% |
| Omega-3 | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.72% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3807 kcal/kg | 3522 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Protein Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Whole Grain Oats, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Pumpkin, 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-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, wheat, corn, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, pea fiber, wheat gluten, natural flavors, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, dried tomato pomace, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, powdered psyllium seed husk, sodium silico aluminate, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], L-arginine, salt, choline chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, L-lysine, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], lecithin, GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), green tea extract, chondroitin sulfate, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Immune support, Heart care, Kidney care, Urinary care, Joint care, Weight management, Skin coat health | Joint care, Bone health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Senior | Senior |
| Breed size | Small | Large |
| 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 | 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 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.
- Brewer's Rice
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Royal Canin Canine Mature Consult Large Dog Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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