Is Evanger's Chicken with Brown Rice Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 53 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe53
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
Energy: 368.2 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5); Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1); Biotin; Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6); Folic Acid; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Amino Acid Chelate; Iron Amino Acid Chelate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Amino Acid Chelate; Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate; Cobalt Carbonate; Calcium Iodate; Selenium Yeast (SelPlex™); L-Carnitine; Taurine
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative in Chicken Fat); Citric Acid Preservative; Rosemary Extract; Lecithin
Feeding guide
Amount of food your dog requires depends on activity, age, environment and breed. Puppies, pregnant and nursing dogs may require 2-3 times above amounts, and reduced for less active or older dogs.
Reviews
65 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (43)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 3.0 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat [preserved with Mixed Tocopherols] | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 3.0 |
| 5 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 6 | Dried Egg | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 8 | Celery | Celery Seeds | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | Beets | Beetroot | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 10 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 11 | Lettuce | Lettuce | veg | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 12 | Watercress | Watercress | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 13 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 14 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 15 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 16 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 18 | Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), and Folic Acid] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 19 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | Zinc Amino Acid Chelate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Iron Amino Acid Chelate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 24 | Copper Amino Acid Chelate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | and Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Hydrolyzed Yeast (Actigen™ – probiotic) | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Dried Lactobacillus fermentum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus fermentum | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product (LactoSacc™ – probiotics) | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Citric Acid Preservative | Citric Acid | additive | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Rosemary Extract. | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
Brand
- Website
- https://evangersdogfood.com/
- Address
- Wheeling, Illinois
- Contact page
- evangersdogfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- evangersdogfood.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.04 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.115 | -0.86 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.163 | +0.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 60.1% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.50 | 0.222 | -1.22 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.115 | -0.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.163 | +0.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 60.1% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -5.50 | 0.222 | -1.22 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 53.0
- Final score
- 53/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 368.2 | 406.9 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Nutritionally Complete & Balanced" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now with prebiotics and coconut oil for digestive health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Kosher for Passover Pet Food in Kosher Households (not kosher for human consumption) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Top Approved Dry Food by the Whole Dog Journal (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All life stage formulas for your puppy, adult, or senior dog (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally Complete & Balanced (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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