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Evolve Deboned Senior Grain-Free Chicken

Evolve Deboned Senior Grain-Free Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Red Bay, Alabama us-flag
Parent company
Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Senior
Food Form Dry Senior Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.12
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
  • Dried Egg Product
  • Dried Apples

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Tapioca Starch, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed Meal, Dried Cellulose, Dried Blueberries, Dried Egg Product, Alfalfa Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Cranberries, Avocado, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Parsley, Papaya, Spinach, Kale Powder, Menhaden Fish Oil (Source Of Dha), Sunflower Oil, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Source Of Vitamin B6], Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Ascorbic Acid (Source Of Vitamin C), 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.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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49%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 25%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 69%
? 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 75%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 77%
? 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: 20%

Fat: 10%

Fiber: 7%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 53%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 22.22%

Fat: 11.11%

Fiber: 7.78%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 58.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 20.56%

Fat: 24.96%

Carb: 54.48%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 Deboned Senior Grain-Free 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 Source Of Glucosamine. When you see “chicken meal source of glucosamine” in pet products, it means that the dried, ground chicken contains cartilage and soluble proteins that contribute joint-supporting glucosamine to your companion’s meals.

The third ingredient is Chondroitin Sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that is often combined with glucosamine. The chondroitin sulfate in pet food, treats, and supplements is often intended to support healthy joint function, particularly in aging companion animals.

The fourth ingredient is Tapioca Starch. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. Tapioca starch is typically added to grain-free and gluten-free pet foods.

The fifth 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.

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

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.91

Market Price avg.

$3.81

% From the Avg

-24%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.20

Market Price avg.

$0.32

% From the Avg

-38%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.12

Market Price avg.

$0.19

% From the Avg

-38%

Evolve Deboned Senior Grain-Free Chicken is priced below the average market price for dry senior dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.

The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Evolve Deboned Senior Grain-Free Chicken to the other 107 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

22.22%

All Products avg.

28.59%

% From the Avg

-22%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

11.11%

All Products avg.

13.47%

% From the Avg

-18%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

7.78%

All Products avg.

5.49%

% From the Avg

+42%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

58.89%

All Products avg.

51.73%

% From the Avg

+14%

Analysis Overview

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

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