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Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6

dry food · dogs · 63/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6's 63/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 vs its best alternative

Criterion Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Orijen Puppy
Overall grade C 63/100 A 93/100
Protein quality D A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein22%38%
Protein (dry matter)24.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs49%18%
First ingredient Wheatplant filler Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +30 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +29 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +28 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 22%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +26 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 22%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +25 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 22%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +25 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +25 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6's 63/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6?

Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 scores 63/100 (C) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.