HILL'S SCIENCE DIET · REVIEW
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley scores 2.8/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 38% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.8/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The protein sources are decent with chicken and pork liver, but wheat gluten and rice starch appear high on the ingredient list. The estimated carbohydrate content is likely high due to ingredients like rice starch and rice, which are not ideal for an obligate carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley scores close to the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · April 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 Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.6/5
Scores 0.2 points above 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
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients Chicken Broth
- 02Chicken
- 03Pork Liver
- 04Carrots
- 05Wheat Gluten
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, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten, Rice Starch, Spinach, Rice, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Ground Pecan Shells, Monosodium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Citrus Pulp, Guar Gum, Fish Oil, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Choline Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Taurine, Pressed Cranberries, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, 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), Oat Fiber, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Magnesium Oxide, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.8 out of 5. The protein sources are decent with chicken and pork liver, but wheat gluten and rice starch appear high on the ingredient list. The estimated carbohydrate content is likely high due to ingredients like rice starch and rice, which are not ideal for an obligate carnivore.
What is the protein content of Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley?
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley contains 38% protein as listed on the label.
Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley grain-free?
No, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice 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 Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley scores close to the average dry food quality score of 2.6. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley is specifically formulated for kittens. Kitten formulas typically have higher protein and calorie content to support rapid growth and development.
What are the main ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley?
The top 5 ingredients in Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Cuisine Tender Chicken & Rice Medley are: Ingredients Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients Chicken Broth), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are Chicken, Pork Liver, Carrots, Wheat Gluten. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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