HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley
Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 39.1% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is chicken broth, not a whole meat, and the second ingredient (tuna) is followed by pork liver and carrots before more meat appears, placing this in the 'named whole meat followed by fillers' tier. The formula contains multiple carbohydrate sources (rice, rice starch) and wheat gluten as a plant protein, while the additive panel includes guar gum, sodium tripolyphosphate, and menadione sodium bisulfite complex (synthetic vitamin K), preventing a clean additive score.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot 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 Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley 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
- 02Tuna
- 03Pork Liver
- 04Carrots
- 05Chicken
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients Chicken Broth, Tuna, Pork Liver, Carrots, Chicken, Spinach, Rice, Rice Starch, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Potassium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Natural Flavor, 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), Monosodium Phosphate, Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. First ingredient is chicken broth, not a whole meat, and the second ingredient (tuna) is followed by pork liver and carrots before more meat appears, placing this in the 'named whole meat followed by fillers' tier. The formula contains multiple carbohydrate sources (rice, rice starch) and wheat gluten as a plant protein, while the additive panel includes guar gum, sodium tripolyphosphate, and menadione sodium bisulfite complex (synthetic vitamin K), preventing a clean additive score.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley?
Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley contains 39.1% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley 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 Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley 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 Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley 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 Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Healthy Cuisine Seared Tuna & Carrot Medley are: Ingredients Chicken Broth, Tuna, 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 Tuna, 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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