Evolve Deboned Senior Grain-Free Chicken
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Dried Egg Product
- Dried Apples
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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
Protein: 20%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 7%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 53%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 22.22%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 7.78%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 58.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 20.56%
Fat: 24.96%
Carb: 54.48%
Our Review
- 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
- 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.
| Date: | 11/26/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Sunshine Mills Inc. |
| Product Description: | Dry Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
| 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
Product info
22.22%
All Products avg.
28.59%
% From the Avg
-22%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
13.47%
% From the Avg
-18%
DM Fiber
Product info
7.78%
All Products avg.
5.49%
% From the Avg
+42%
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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