HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 36.9% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is chicken broth, a water-heavy item, followed by named meats (salmon, pork liver) which is acceptable, but wheat gluten, rice, and rice starch appear prominently in the top 8, diluting protein quality. Protein DMB is unknown from the provided data, forcing a maximum 2.5; the presence of wheat gluten and multiple grains suggests a high carbohydrate load, and additives like natural flavor, guar gum, and menadione sodium bisulfite complex further detract from a clean formulation.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach Medley Cat Food scores close to the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.2 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients Chicken Broth
- 02Salmon
- 03Pork Liver
- 04Carrots
- 05Chicken
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
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FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients Chicken Broth, Salmon, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Spinach, Rice, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Potassium Alginate, Fish Oil, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monosodium Phosphate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Magnesium Oxide.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. The first ingredient is chicken broth, a water-heavy item, followed by named meats (salmon, pork liver) which is acceptable, but wheat gluten, rice, and rice starch appear prominently in the top 8, diluting protein quality. Protein DMB is unknown from the provided data, forcing a maximum 2.5; the presence of wheat gluten and multiple grains suggests a high carbohydrate load, and additives like natural flavor, guar gum, and menadione sodium bisulfite complex further detract from a clean formulation.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach contains 36.9% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach scores 0.2 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Poached Salmon & Spinach are: Ingredients Chicken Broth, Salmon, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Chicken Broth), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are Salmon, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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