Feline Natural3 oz
20 cans compared
Feline Natural vs Hill's Science Diet
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 21.1% for Hill's Science Diet. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Hill's Science Diet has 2 of 11. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Feline Natural vs Hill's Science Diet at a glance
Typical values are the middle recipe of each brand. Shares are of calories, so textures compare fairly. Marked cells show the better value where the gap is meaningful.
| Feline Natural | Hill's Science Diet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 9 | 11 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 0% | 21.1% |
| Carb range | 0–0% | 3.9–35% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 9 of 9 | 2 of 11 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 38% | 43% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 62% | 37% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 30 |
| Calories per can | 79–172 | 72–212 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 9 of 9 | 0 of 11 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | 390 mg | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 9 of 9 | 3 of 11 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 5 of 9 | 0 of 11 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 9 | 2 of 11 |
| Textures | Meat in juices | Pâté, Chunks in gravy |
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Lowest-carb can from each brand
The recipe with the smallest share of calories from carbohydrate on each side, leaving out toppers meant for supplemental feeding.
Put these two side by sideHill's Science Diet5.5 oz
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Feline Natural is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Beef & Hoki Feast at 0% of calories; Hill's Science Diet’s is Kitten with Salmon at 3.9%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (9 of 9 against 2 of 11), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.
For kidney concerns
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Hill's Science Diet doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Only recipes with a published value can be checked, so start from those and confirm targets with your vet.
For kittens
Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Hill's Science Diet has 3 of 11. A missing statement doesn’t mean a can is unsuitable, only that we couldn’t verify it.
For allergies and picky eaters
Chicken-free: Feline Natural 5 of 9, Hill's Science Diet 0 of 11. Fish-free: Feline Natural 2 of 9, Hill's Science Diet 2 of 11. Textures: Feline Natural makes meat in juices; Hill's Science Diet makes pâté, chunks in gravy.
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Questions about Feline Natural vs Hill's Science Diet
Is Feline Natural or Hill's Science Diet lower in carbs?
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 21.1% for Hill's Science Diet. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Hill's Science Diet has 2 of 11.
Which has more protein, Feline Natural or Hill's Science Diet?
Feline Natural. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 43% for Hill's Science Diet. Feline Natural has 0 of 9 recipes over 50% protein calories; Hill's Science Diet has 0 of 11.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 30 calories per ounce for Feline Natural and 30 for Hill's Science Diet.
Do Feline Natural and Hill's Science Diet publish phosphorus?
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Hill's Science Diet doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Feline Natural or Hill's Science Diet?
Carbs are what matter most, and Feline Natural has the lower-carb line with 9 of 9 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Beef & Hoki Feast (0%) from Feline Natural or Kitten with Salmon (3.9%) from Hill's Science Diet. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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