Evanger's Grain Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Evanger's Grain Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe with Salmon Meal a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (32)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 42.8%
- veg 30.7%
- meat 8.0%
- carb 7.9%
- oil 3.8%
- fibre 3.6%
- additive 3.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitefish Meal | White Fish | meat · good | - | 4.1 |
| 2 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 3 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 3.9 |
| 6 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | Whole Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | Whole Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 14 | Monocalcium Phosphate | Monocalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 18 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 20 | Dried Chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 21 | Actigen Prebiotic: Hydrolyzed Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 23 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract | Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract | Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 31 | De-Odorase: Yucca schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Vitamins and | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Whitefish Meal4.1% estimated
- 2. Peas4.1% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potatoes4.0% estimated
- 4. Potatoes3.9% estimated
- 5. Salmon Meal3.9% estimated
- 6. Sunflower Oil3.8% estimated
- 7. Dried Carrots3.7% estimated
- 8. Dried Spinach3.7% estimated
- 9. Dried Plain Beet Pulp3.6% estimated
- 10. Pumpkin3.5% estimated
- 11. Kelp Meal3.5% estimated
- 12. Whole Flaxseeds3.4% estimated
- 13. Whole Lentils3.4% estimated
- 14. Monocalcium Phosphate3.3% estimated
- 15. Salt3.2% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride3.2% estimated
- 17. Choline Chloride3.1% estimated
- 18. Blueberries3.0% estimated
- 19. Cranberries3.0% estimated
- 20. Dried Chicory2.9% estimated
- 21. Actigen Prebiotic: Hydrolyzed Yeast2.8% estimated
- 22. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 23. L-Carnitine2.7% estimated
- 24. Lecithin2.6% estimated
- 25. Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Culture2.6% estimated
- 26. Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product2.5% estimated
- 27. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product2.4% estimated
- 28. Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract2.4% estimated
- 29. Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract2.3% estimated
- 30. Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract2.3% estimated
- 31. De-Odorase: Yucca schidigera Extract2.2% estimated
- 32. Vitamins and2.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 30% · Fat 12%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Energy: 339 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight (lbs) – Daily Feeding Amount: 10 lbs – 1/2 to 3/4 Cans; 20 lbs – 3/4 to 1-1/2 Cans; 30 lbs – 1-1/2 to 2 Cans. Puppies, pregnant and nursing dogs may require 2-3 times above amounts, reduced for less active or older dogs.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Methionine Complex; Copper Sulfate; Copper Lysine Complex; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Methionine Complex; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Biotin; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Cobalt Carbonate; Cobalt Glucoheptonate; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Evanger's
- 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
- 2026-09-14
- 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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
9 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 52 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 +7.1 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | +7.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.115 | -0.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.092 | -0.47 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.3% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.9% | 0.163 | +0.64 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.6% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.2% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| 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 | -3.93 | 0.222 | -0.87 |
| 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 | +7.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.115 | -0.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.092 | -0.47 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.3% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.9% | 0.163 | +0.64 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.6% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| 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 | 3.2% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| 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 | -3.93 | 0.222 | -0.87 |
| 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
- 52.4
- Final score
- 52/100
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 | 30 | 33.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 339 | 374.6 | 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.
Declared fortification: 22 nutritional additives on the label
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Methionine Complex
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Lysine Complex
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Methionine Complex
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Biotin
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Cobalt Glucoheptonate
- Folic Acid
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Chicken and poultry-free formula" — supported by the declared chicken data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritionally Complete & Balanced (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Now with prebiotics and coconut oil for digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken and poultry-free formula (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| with Salmon Meal (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Top Approved Dry Food by the Whole Dog Journal (on page) | Content | not checkable | 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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