HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners scores 2.2/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 37.5% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.2/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
Water is the first ingredient, pushing the first named meat (chicken) to second place, which limits protein source quality. The formula contains added sugar (dextrose), caramel color, and guar gum, and missing moisture data prevents dry matter analysis of protein and carbohydrates.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners Can Cat Food scores below 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 Tender Dinners vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.5 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
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Chicken Dinner Cat Food Water
- 02Chicken
- 03Pork Liver
- 04Wheat Flour
- 05Wheat Gluten
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Chicken Dinner Cat Food Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Modified Rice Starch, Oat Hulls, Chicken Liver Flavor, Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Calcium Chloride, Caramel color, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Beta-Carotene. Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner Cat Food Water, Tuna, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Modified Rice Starch, Oat Hulls, Wheat Gluten, Pork Plasma, Soybean Oil, Glycine, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Cysteine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), 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), Calcium Chloride, Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Caramel color, Beta-Carotene. Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Ocean Fish Dinner Cat Food Water, Ocean Fish, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Modified Rice Starch, Oat Fiber, Soybean Oil, Egg Whites, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycine, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, minerals (Calcium Chloride, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Caramel color, Beta-Carotene.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.2 out of 5. Water is the first ingredient, pushing the first named meat (chicken) to second place, which limits protein source quality. The formula contains added sugar (dextrose), caramel color, and guar gum, and missing moisture data prevents dry matter analysis of protein and carbohydrates.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners contains 37.5% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners 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 Tender Dinners compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners scores 0.5 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 Tender Dinners suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners 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 Tender Dinners?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Dinners are: Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Chicken Dinner Cat Food Water, Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Chicken Dinner Cat Food Water), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are Chicken, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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