Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food Royal Canin Adult In Gel Canned Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.5 to 9.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food and Royal Canin Adult In Gel Canned Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 12, 2026 |
Verified Sep 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.5 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
Not listed | 6.50% |
| Fat | Not listed | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 12.20% | 2.00% |
| Calcium | 0.84% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.57% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.31% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 1.90% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 77.50% |
| Calories | Not listed | 1002 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Broth, Pork Liver, Carrots, Green Peas, Powdered Cellulose, Rice Starch, Chicken, Rice, Spinach, Wheat Gluten, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Coconut Oil, Potassium Alginate, Fish Oil, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lipoic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Water sufficient for processing, chicken, pork liver, chicken by-products, pork by-products, corn meal, brewers rice, brewers rice flour, salmon, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, pork plasma, guar gum, vegetable oil, carrageenan, potassium chloride, natural flavors, sodium tripolyphosphate, DL-methionine, cysteine, glycine, sodium silico aluminate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), biotin, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate]. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Weight management, Antioxidant support, Immune support | Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Stew | Gel |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| 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. |
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.
- Pork Liver
- Cellulose Powder
- Chicken
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher, 9.5 to 9.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork Liver, Cellulose Powder, Chicken.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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