A broadly accessible stew with recognizable ingredients and moderate caloric density. The tradeoff is that the adequacy statement is summarized rather than presented in full on some product pages.
Adult maintenanceCannedPartially verified
Methodology Dog Food Rubric v1.0. Score reconstructed from rule events; see the trail below for sources and rule citations.
For Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods; some label-transparency fields, like country or facility details, are not captured in this record yet. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
3.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
8.5
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
6.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
9.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
2.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
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Nutrition Fit3.0
30% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Adult dogs ages 1-60.0A
Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Adult dogs ages 1-60.0A
Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
36.4%0.0A
Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
15.9%+2.0A
Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0B
Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
374 kcal/can+1.0A
Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0A
Brand Trust8.5
25% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Brand Trust signal record missingThe prototype seed score remains in use until a Brand Trust signal record is attached.
not capturedcontextSeed
Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
8.5 / 10+8.5Seed
Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeed
Ingredient Clarity6.0
15% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
chicken | pork liver+3.0B
Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
soybean oil+2.0B
Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
rice | rice starch+1.0B
Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
not explicitly detected0.0A
Country of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Co-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
rice: rice | rice starch0.0C
Sensitivity Risk9.0
15% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0A
Beef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
water | chicken | pork liver | carrots | rice0.0A
Dairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
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What is the PetScored rating for Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew scores 5.6 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, soy. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew AAFCO complete and balanced?
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Adult dogs ages 1-6" This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew for?
Per the bag, Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew is intended for Adult maintenance (format: Canned). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken Carrots & Spinach Stew cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $4.19 for a 12.5 oz can bag, at 1055 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.