Hill's Science Diet5.5 oz
Adult · Chunks in gravy · 5.5 oz can
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner
Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner is a chunks in gravy wet cat food in a 5.5 oz can with 162 calories. About 21.1% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 44% from protein and 35% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 12 of the 143 other cans we compare.
- Carbs
- 21.1% of calories
- Protein
- 44% of calories
- Calories
- 162 per 5.5 oz can
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Where the calories come from
- Carbohydrate supplies 21.1% of calories, above the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
- The maker’s typical analysis lists phosphorus at 0.52% of dry matter, but not the moisture or dry-matter calories needed to turn that into mg per 100 kcal, so this can isn’t ranked on phosphorus.
- Label states it is complete and balanced for adult maintenance.
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How it compares to other wet cat food
Each bar spans every can we compare, from lowest to highest. The line marks the typical can; the dot is this one.
Carbs, % of calories21.1%
0%median 8.4%35%
Lower in carbs than 12 of 143 other cans.
Protein, % of calories44%
30%median 45%77%
Higher in protein than 64 of 143 other cans.
Calories per ounce29 kcal
17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal
Lighter than 56 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.
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Every Hill's Science Diet can, ranked by carbs
This recipe is number 6 of 11 from Hill's Science Diet, lowest carb first.
| Hill's Science Diet recipe | Carbs | Protein | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kitten with SalmonPâté · 5.5 oz | 3.9% | 43% | 212 |
| 2. Kitten Liver & Chicken EntréePâté · 2.9 oz | 7.7% | 41% | 104 |
| 3. Adult Indoor Savory Chicken EntréePâté · 5.5 oz | 14.6% | 50% | 159 |
| 4. Tender Chicken DinnerChunks in gravy · 5.5 oz | 16.4% | 44% | 170 |
| 5. Adult Savory Chicken EntréePâté · 5.5 oz | 18.8% | 36% | 182 |
| 6. Adult Tender Tuna DinnerChunks in gravy · 5.5 oz | 21.1% | 44% | 162 |
| 7. Adult 7+ Tender Tuna DinnerChunks in gravy · 5.5 oz | 22.8% | 43% | 146 |
| 8. Adult Urinary Hairball Control Savory Chicken EntréePâté · 5.5 oz | 24.4% | 34% | 159 |
| 9. Chicken & Vegetable EntréePâté · 2.9 oz | 26.1% | 37% | 88 |
| 10. Adult 7+ Savory Chicken EntréePâté · 5.5 oz | 34% | 30% | 167 |
| 11. Adult Perfect Weight Liver & Chicken EntréePâté · 2.9 oz | 35% | 44% | 72 |
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How many cans of Adult Tender Tuna Dinner a day?
For a spayed or neutered adult eating only this food. Weigh your cat every couple of weeks and adjust by about 10%.
| Cat weight | Calories a day | Cans a day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 178 | 1 |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 221 | 1¼ |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 261 | 1½ |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 299 | 1¾ |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 336 | 2 |
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Ingredients and allergens
First ingredients on the label
- Water
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Wheat Flour
- Dextrose
Animal ingredients
- tuna
- chicken
- pork
Contains chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.
From the label as published on hillspet.com, checked October 26, 2026. Recipes change, so check the can you buy.
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Questions about Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner low in carbs?
Not by the usual measure. About 21.1% of its calories come from carbohydrate, above the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.
How many calories are in a can of Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner?
A 5.5 oz can has about 162 calories (1,040 kcal per kilogram). That is 29 calories per ounce, more than the typical can we compare.
How many cans of Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner should a cat eat a day?
A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 1½ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.
Does Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner contain chicken or fish?
Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: tuna, chicken, pork.
How much phosphorus is in Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner?
The maker’s typical analysis lists 0.52% phosphorus on a dry-matter basis. It doesn’t give the moisture or dry-matter calories needed to convert that to mg per 100 kcal, so we can’t compare it fairly with other cans yet.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Tender Tuna Dinner suitable for kittens?
Its label covers adult maintenance, not growth, so it isn’t meant as a kitten’s main food.
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