i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet vs Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet Dog Food Comparison - Nutrition, Calories, Ingredients
See the label differences that matter between i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet and Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet: declared nutrients, calories, and leading ingredients.
Label differences at a glance
This pair includes a special-purpose diet. Check its intended purpose and your veterinarian’s feeding instructions before treating it as a replacement for an everyday food.
Both list Corn Protein Meal to supply supplemental plant protein.
Both list Brewers Rice to supply carbohydrate energy.
Both list Dried Beet Pulp to supply dietary fiber.
Both list Chicken Fat to supply fat and energy.
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Basic Information
| Item | i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet | Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hill's | Hill's |
| Country | US | US |
| Manufacturing | Extruded | Extruded |
| AAFCO Stage | Adult maintenance | Adult maintenance |
| Category | Veterinary | Veterinary |
Nutrition Comparison
AF = As Fed (includes moisture in the fed state)
| Nutrient | i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet | Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (AF%) | 26.1% | 21.0% |
| Fat (AF%) | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| Fiber (AF%) | - | - |
| Moisture (AF%) | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Ash (AF%) | - | - |
| Calories (kcal/kg) | 3311.0 kcal/kg | 3327.0 kcal/kg |
Facts worth knowing before comparing
These notes come from the reviewed product pages. They are shown only where a product-specific editorial note exists.
i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Hill’s i/d Low Fat starts with brewers rice, corn protein meal, and chicken meal, with very low fat plus taurine and L-carnitine. It is worth considering for veterinarian-guided low-fat digestive feeding, not high-fat palatability goals.
Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Hills Gastrointestinal Biome leads with chicken, barley, and brewers rice in a GI prescription-style formula. It is worth considering for veterinarian-guided digestive management, not as a general palatability or grain-avoidance pick.
Ingredient Comparison
i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Top ingredients: Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal
Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Ground Pecan Shells, Pork Liver Flavor, Lactic Acid, Fish Flavor, Ginger, Dried Beet Pulp, Iodized Salt, Potassium Citrate, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glyceryl Monostearate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pressed Cranberries, L-Lysine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.
Gastrointestinal Biome Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Top ingredients: Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brewers Rice
Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Oats, Ground Pecan Shells, Chicken Liver Flavor, Chicken Fat, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Pork Liver Flavor, Dried Citrus Pulp, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Pressed Cranberries, L-Lysine, Iodized Salt, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Ginger, Psyllium Seed Husk, L-Threonine, Taurine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene.
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Low-fat and GI food guide
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This information is for general reference only and does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis and advice. Always consult your veterinarian for your pet's health concerns.