Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Evanger's Grain-Free Meat Lover's Medley with Rabbit a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (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
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists dehydrated pork protein
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 (52)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 57.9%
- veg 15.9%
- meat 7.5%
- additive 6.4%
- carb 4.9%
- mineral 3.1%
- oil 2.4%
- unknown 2.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Meal | Beef | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.5 |
| 3 | Green Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Rabbit Meal | Rabbit | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Pork Meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Bacon Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Bacon Fat | oil · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 7 | Beef Collagen | Collagen | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 11 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | Alltech LactoSacc Probiotics: Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract | Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract | Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Dried Bacillus subtilus Fermentation Extract | unmatched | - | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | Hydrolyzed Yeast (Actigen – prebiotic) | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | Manganese Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Copper Lysine Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Cobalt Glucoheptonate | Cobalt Glucoheptonate | mineral · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | and Taurine. | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Beef Meal2.5% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potatoes2.5% estimated
- 3. Green Lentils2.5% estimated
- 4. Rabbit Meal2.5% estimated
- 5. Pork Meal2.4% estimated
- 6. Bacon Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.4% estimated
- 7. Beef Collagen2.4% estimated
- 8. Potatoes2.4% estimated
- 9. Pumpkin2.4% estimated
- 10. Carrots2.3% estimated
- 11. Spinach2.3% estimated
- 12. Natural Flavors2.3% estimated
- 13. Kelp Meal2.3% estimated
- 14. Potassium Chloride2.2% estimated
- 15. Salt2.2% estimated
- 16. Choline Chloride2.2% estimated
- 17. Blueberries2.2% estimated
- 18. Cranberries2.1% estimated
- 19. Chicory2.1% estimated
- 20. Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Culture2.1% estimated
- 21. Alltech LactoSacc Probiotics: Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product2.1% estimated
- 22. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product2.0% estimated
- 23. Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract2.0% estimated
- 24. Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract2.0% estimated
- 25. Dried Bacillus subtilus Fermentation Extract2.0% estimated
- 26. Hydrolyzed Yeast (Actigen – prebiotic)1.9% estimated
- 27. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.9% estimated
- 28. Calcium Carbonate1.9% estimated
- 29. Ferrous Sulfate1.9% estimated
- 30. Zinc Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 31. Zinc Methionine Complex1.8% estimated
- 32. Manganese Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 33. Manganese Methionine Complex1.8% estimated
- 34. Copper Sulfate1.7% estimated
- 35. Copper Lysine Complex1.7% estimated
- 36. Vitamin E Supplement1.7% estimated
- 37. Niacin Supplement1.7% estimated
- 38. Calcium Pantothenate1.6% estimated
- 39. Biotin1.6% estimated
- 40. Vitamin A Supplement1.6% estimated
- 41. Thiamine Mononitrate1.6% estimated
- 42. Riboflavin Supplement1.5% estimated
- 43. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.5% estimated
- 44. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.5% estimated
- 45. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.5% estimated
- 46. Folic Acid1.4% estimated
- 47. Sodium Selenite1.4% estimated
- 48. Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide1.4% estimated
- 49. Cobalt Carbonate1.4% estimated
- 50. Cobalt Glucoheptonate1.3% estimated
- 51. L-Carnitine1.3% estimated
- 52. and Taurine.1.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 30% · Fat 12%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 3.80% |
| Moisture | 9% |
Energy: 338.9 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
10 lbs: 1/2 – 3/4 Cans; 20 lbs: 3/4 – 1-1/2 Cans; 30 lbs: 1-1/2 – 2 Cans (note: feeding guide on page references 'Cans' which appears inconsistent with a dry kibble product)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Biotin; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Sodium Selenite (SelPlex™); Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Cobalt Carbonate; Cobalt Glucoheptonate; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Methionine Complex; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Methionine Complex; Copper Sulfate; Copper Lysine Complex; L-Carnitine; Taurine
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative for Bacon Fat)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
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
- 2026-09-13
- 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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
38 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
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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 rating of 49 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.115 | -0.19 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.092 | -0.29 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.3% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.9% | -0.065 | -0.38 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.75 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.00 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.115 | -0.19 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.092 | -0.29 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.3% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.9% | -0.065 | -0.38 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.75 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| 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
- 49.2
- Final score
- 49/100
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 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.8 | 4.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 338.9 | 372.4 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Biotin
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Sodium Selenite (SelPlex™)
- Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Cobalt Glucoheptonate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Methionine Complex
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Methionine Complex
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Lysine Complex
- L-Carnitine
- Taurine
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
- "high-protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega fatty acids help maintain healthy joints and a silky coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Triple Protein Power – Rabbit, beef, and pork support muscle tone (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| probiotics for digestive balance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Uses nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables instead of grains (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Combines three unique meats: Rabbit, Beef, and Pork (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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