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Evanger’s Grain-Free Meat Lover’s Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food

Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Wheeling, Illinois
Parent company
Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.15
Primary proteins
  • Buffalo Meal
  • Pork Meal
  • Rabbit Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Buffalo Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Pork Meal, Sunflower Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Rabbit Meal, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Coconut Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin Meal, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), DiCalcium Phosphate, Kelp, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Fructooligosaccharide (prebiotic), Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Organic Dried Kelp, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Citric Acid, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate).

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 53%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 71%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 51%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 55%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 62%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 33%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 3.8%

Moisture: 9%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 40.2%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 36.26%

Fat: 15.38%

Fiber: 4.18%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 44.18%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 30.78%

Fat: 31.72%

Carb: 37.5%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Evanger's since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Evanger's - 12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food (02/03/2017) -+
Date: 02/03/2017
Company Name: Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company
Product Description: 12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food
Recall Reason: Pentobarbital

Ingredient Review

Our review of Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Buffalo Meal. Blood meal is dehydrated, ground blood that is drained from slaughtered animals as part of the butchering process. While this product might sound unappetizing to us, the blood meal in pet food can be a good source of iron and other essential nutrients.

The second ingredient is Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are added to pet food as an easy-to-digest source of grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates. They contain high levels of fiber, along with a number of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

The third ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Pork Meal. Pork meal is cooked, dried, and pulverized or ground tissue from swine. The pork meal in pet food is a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.09

Market Price avg.

$4.48

% From the Avg

-9%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.26

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-6%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-3%

Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food is priced within the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

36.26%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.38%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

-8%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.18%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-18%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

44.18%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+17%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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