Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 10.0 to 9.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food and Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Sep 4, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
10.0 / 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 | 4.50% |
| Fiber | 2.00% | 1.90% |
| Calcium | 1.27% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.05% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.54% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 4.79% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
Not listed | 80.90% |
| Calories | Not listed | 941 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Water, Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pork Liver, Soybean Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Iodized Salt, Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Citrus Pulp, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pressed Cranberries, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene. Show full list Show less |
Water sufficient for processing, chicken, pork by-products, pork liver, brewers rice flour, vegetable oil, pork plasma, modified corn starch, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, hydrolyzed yeast, taurine, potassium chloride, carob bean gum, vitamins[L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], natural flavors, glycine, sodium carbonate, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals[zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], carotene. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Immune support, Bone health, Brain health, Eye health | Brain health, Immune support, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Loaf | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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.
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food scores higher, 10.0 to 9.2 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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