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Hills Science Plan Light review

D52 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills Science Plan Light scores 52 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is maize, which is a cereal rather than a meat, and protein sits at 24% and fat at 8.5%.

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 Light ranges from 32 to 60 out of 100.

BorzoiC · 60
Cavalier King Charles SpanielC · 60
Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)C · 60
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)C · 60
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)C · 60
DeerhoundC · 60
Afghan HoundC · 59
Norwegian ElkhoundC · 59
Where it scores lowest
Chinese CrestedD · 32
Cavapoochon (Cavalier x Bichon x Poodle)D · 33
Cavachon (Cavalier x Bichon Frise)D · 33
Staffordshire Bull TerrierD · 34
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)D · 35

Analytical constituents

Energy304 kcal per 100g
Protein24%
Fat8.5%
Fibre12.1%
Ash5.2%
Moisture8%
Typical price£5.60 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.84

Ingredients

Maize, Chicken (17%), Cellulose, Pea bran, Maize gluten (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 Light a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 52 out of 100, a grade D. 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 Light?

The label declares 24% crude protein and 8.5% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills Science Plan Light?

Maize. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Hills Science Plan Light suit best?

It scores highest for Borzoi, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired). 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.