Hill's Science Diet2.9 oz
Kitten Liver & Chicken Entrée
- Carbs
- 7.7%
- Protein
- 41%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carb
Kitten · Chunks in gravy · 5.5 oz can
Hill's Science Diet Tender Chicken Dinner
Hill's Science Diet Tender Chicken Dinner is a chunks in gravy wet cat food in a 5.5 oz can with 170 calories. About 16.4% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 44% from protein and 40% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 25 of the 143 other cans we compare.
- Carbs
- 16.4% of calories
- Protein
- 44% of calories
- Calories
- 170 per 5.5 oz can
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Where the calories come from
- Carbohydrate supplies 16.4% of calories, above the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
- The maker’s typical analysis lists phosphorus at 1.14% 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 growth (kittens).
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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 calories16.4%
0%median 8.4%35%
Lower in carbs than 25 of 143 other cans.
Protein, % of calories44%
30%median 45%77%
Higher in protein than 58 of 143 other cans.
Calories per ounce31 kcal
17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal
Lighter than 49 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.
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Every Hill's Science Diet can, ranked by carbs
This recipe is number 4 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 Tender Chicken 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
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Wheat Flour
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Wheat Gluten
Animal ingredients
- chicken
- pork
- egg
- fish
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 Tender Chicken Dinner
Is Hill's Science Diet Tender Chicken Dinner low in carbs?
Not by the usual measure. About 16.4% 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 Tender Chicken Dinner?
A 5.5 oz can has about 170 calories (1,095 kcal per kilogram). That is 31 calories per ounce, more than the typical can we compare.
How many cans of Hill's Science Diet Tender Chicken 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 Tender Chicken Dinner contain chicken or fish?
Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: chicken, pork, egg, fish.
How much phosphorus is in Hill's Science Diet Tender Chicken Dinner?
The maker’s typical analysis lists 1.14% 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 Tender Chicken Dinner suitable for kittens?
Its label says it meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for growth, so it can be fed to kittens.
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