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Evanger’s Grain-Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food

Evanger's Grain-Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Wheeling, Illinois us-flag
Parent company
Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.10
Primary proteins
  • Whitefish Meal
  • Buffalo Meal
  • Salmon Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Whitefish Meal, Sweet Potato, Lentils, Peas, Buffalo Meal, Sunflower Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Salmon Meal, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Coconut Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin Meal, Dried Kelp, Monosodium Phosphate, dl-Methionine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharide (prebiotic), Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Organic Dried Kelp, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, 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).

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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65%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 47%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 81%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? 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 92%

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: 30%

Fat: 12%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 44%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 33.33%

Fat: 13.33%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 48.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 29.09%

Fat: 28.25%

Carb: 42.66%

Our Review

Pros
  • Rich in protein
  • 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
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Whitefish Meal. Whitefish meal is a general term for cooked, dried, finely ground meat from whitefish, which are freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish meal is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The second ingredient is Sweet Potato. The sweet potato is a root vegetable that offers vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. In pet food, sweet potato is sometimes used as a source of grain-free carbohydrate.

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 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Evanger's Grain-Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.61

Market Price avg.

$3.68

% From the Avg

-29%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.16

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-52%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-52%

Evanger's Grain-Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Evanger's Grain-Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

33.33%

All Products avg.

30.14%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

13.33%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.46%

% From the Avg

-19%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

48.89%

All Products avg.

47.61%

% From the Avg

+3%

Analysis Overview

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

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