Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Hill's
Hill's Adult 6+ Large Breed No Corn, Wheat, Soy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food | Hill's Science Diet
Editor ingredient insight
Hill’s Adult 6+ Large Breed No Corn, Wheat, Soy Chicken & Brown Rice leads with chicken, brown rice, and oats, with lower phosphorus and joint nutrients.
It is worth considering for older large dogs that tolerate chicken and grains.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 21%Fat 14.2%Other 64.8%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium0.89%
Phosphorus0.7%
Crude fiberNot disclosed
Omega-30.48%
Omega-63.13%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Brown RiceUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #3 · Whole Grain OatsUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Upper
Brown Rice
Brown Rice is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Whole Grain Oats
Whole Grain Oats is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsBrown Rice — Neutral ingredientsWhole Grain Oats — Neutral ingredientsBrewers Rice — Neutral ingredientsChicken Meal — Support positive ingredientsChicken Fat — Neutral ingredientsYellow Peas — Caution ingredientsCracked Pearled Barley — Neutral ingredientsDried Beet Pulp — Support positive ingredientsChicken Liver Flavor — Support positive ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsLactic Acid — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsIodized Salt — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Carbonate — Neutral ingredientsDL-Methionine — Neutral ingredientsGreen Peas — Caution ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsvitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) — Support positive ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsminerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsBroccoli — Neutral ingredientsMixed Tocopherols for freshness — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavors — Support positive ingredientsBeta-Carotene — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source observed early
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), Chicken Meal (#5)
Plant protein · Yellow Peas (#7), Green Peas (#18)
The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Yellow Peas, Green Peas contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. Chicken Fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
- Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but grains follow immediately after it, so the recipe reads more mixed than meat-led.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is typical, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Hill's background
Founded in 1907 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
There is a usable disclosure baseline, but the public record is still fairly thin.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed recall history. The most recent public recall noted here was the 2019 vitamin D incident.
May 12, 2026