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Hills Science Plan Adult review

C+74 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Science Plan Adult scores 74 out of 100, a grade C+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken (20%), and protein sits at 24% and fat at 14.5%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Hills Science Plan Adult ranges from 40 to 80 out of 100.

Jack Russell TerrierB · 80
Japanese Shiba InuB · 80
Poodle (Miniature)B · 80
Poodle (Toy)B · 80
Cirneco dell'EtnaB · 79
Finnish SpitzB · 79
Norwegian LundehundB · 79
Petit Basset Griffon VendeenB · 79
Where it scores lowest
PugD · 40
Labrador RetrieverD · 40
BulldogD · 40
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 43
Boxador (Boxer x Labrador)D · 43

Analytical constituents

Energy363 kcal per 100g
Protein24%
Fat14.5%
Fibre1.7%
Ash5.6%
Moisture8%
Typical price£5.40 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.49

Ingredients

Chicken (20%), Maize, Wheat, Animal fat, Barley (first five listed).

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Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Hills Science Plan Adult a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 74 out of 100, a grade C+. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Hills Science Plan Adult?

The label declares 24% crude protein and 14.5% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills Science Plan Adult?

Chicken (20%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Hills Science Plan Adult suit best?

It scores highest for Jack Russell Terrier, Japanese Shiba Inu, Poodle (Miniature). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.