Kitten · Pâté · 5.5 oz can

Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon

Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon is a pâté wet cat food in a 5.5 oz can with 212 calories. About 3.9% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 43% from protein and 53% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 102 of the 143 other cans we compare, and under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

Low carb OK for kittens

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Carbs: 3.9%
Protein: 43%
Calories: 212

Where the calories come from

Protein 43%Fat 53%Carbs 4%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 3.9% of calories, under the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
The maker’s typical analysis lists phosphorus at 1.2% 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).

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 calories3.9%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 102 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories43%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 57 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce39 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 9 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Hill's Science Diet can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 1 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

More about Hill's Science Diet wet cat food

How many cans of Kitten with Salmon a day?

For a spayed or neutered adult eating only this food. Weigh your cat every couple of weeks and adjust by about 10%.

Your cat’s weightlb

1¼ cans a day

About 261 calories a day

Kittens, weight loss or mixed feeding

Cat weight	Calories a day	Cans a day
6 lb (2.7 kg)	178	¾
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	1
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	1¼
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	1½
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	1½

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Chicken Broth
Pork Liver
Salmon
Pork By-Products
Chicken Fat
Egg Product

Animal ingredients

chicken
pork
salmon
egg

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 Kitten with Salmon

Is Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon low in carbs?

Yes. About 3.9% of its calories come from carbohydrate, under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats. It is lower in carbs than 102 of the 143 other cans we compare.

How many calories are in a can of Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon?

A 5.5 oz can has about 212 calories (1,360 kcal per kilogram). That is 39 calories per ounce, more than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 1¼ 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 Kitten with Salmon contain chicken or fish?

Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: chicken, pork, salmon, egg.

How much phosphorus is in Hill's Science Diet Kitten with Salmon?

The maker’s typical analysis lists 1.2% 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 Kitten with Salmon suitable for kittens?

Its label says it meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for growth, so it can be fed to kittens.