Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food Royal Canin Chihuahua Adult Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food and Royal Canin Chihuahua Adult Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 7.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 4.10% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 2.30% |
| Calcium | 0.86% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.67% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.43% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 5.21% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 81.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 903 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Beef By-Products, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Whey, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Water sufficient for processing, chicken by-products, pork by-products, chicken, pork liver, corn flour, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, fish oil, carrageenan, pork plasma, natural flavors, carob bean gum, sodium silico aluminate, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, taurine, guar gum, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], sodium carbonate, magnesium oxide, choline chloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Immune support, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Kidney care, Heart care | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Appetite support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Loaf | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | 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 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.
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pork Liver.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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