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Evolve Chicken

Evolve Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Red Bay, Alabama
Parent company
Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Kitten
Food Form Dry Kitten Food
Cost per day: $0.09
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Fish Meal
  • Turkey Meal

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Sweet Potato, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (Source Of Dha), Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Carrots, Dl-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Source Of Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.

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Overall Score

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59%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 60%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%
? 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 25%
? 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 87%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 68%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 36%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 32%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 40%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 35.56%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 32.23%

Fat: 39.13%

Carb: 28.64%

Our Review

Pros
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Evolve - Dry Dog Food (11/26/2018) -+
Date: 11/26/2018
Company Name: Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product Description: Dry Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Evolve - Dog Food (07/29/2021) -+
Date: 07/29/2021
Company Name: Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product Description: Dog Food
Recall Reason: Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Ingredient Review

Our review of Evolve Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.

The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third 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 fourth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Fish Meal. Fish meal is cooked, ground meal made from fish meat and other edible parts of a fish of any species. The fish meal in pet food is usually included as a source of protein although it may offer other nutrients as well.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Evolve Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.51

Market Price avg.

$4.86

% From the Avg

-48%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-47%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.17

% From the Avg

-47%

Evolve Chicken is priced well below the average market price for dry kitten food.

Nutritional Analysis

Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Evolve Chicken to the other 51 dry kitten food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

40%

All Products avg.

40.93%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

20.41%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

4.05%

% From the Avg

+10%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

35.56%

All Products avg.

32.98%

% From the Avg

+8%

Analysis Overview

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

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