Evolve Pet Food Grain Free Duck, Sweet Potato, & Venison Recipe Dog Food
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Is Evolve Pet Food Grain Free Duck, Sweet Potato, & Venison Recipe 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?
We scored this recipe out of 100 and arrived at 53. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7. The processing format contributed -6.7, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.
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
- Nutritionallow98
- 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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 35%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 367 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 300 IU/kg; Taurine 0.12%; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 100 mg/kg; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; 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; Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C)
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative for Chicken Fat)
Storage
Protect from moisture - store in a cool, dry place. Close package tightly & store away from your pet.
Feeding guide
Feed as a treat. Remember to always keep fresh, clean drinking water available for your pet.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.9/5 · 43 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids venison: the label lists venison
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (32)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deboned Duck | Duck | meat | medium | - | 4.1 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine) | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 4.1 |
| 3 | Menhaden Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat | good | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 6 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | Flaxseed Meal | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Garbanzo Beans | Chickpeas | veg | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | Deboned Venison | Venison | meat | good | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | Natural Chicken Flavor | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 14 | Dried Eggs | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 17 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 18 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 20 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 21 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 23 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Avocado | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Dried Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Papaya | Papaya | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Kale Powder | Kale | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 31 | Dl- Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://evolvepetfood.com/
- Address
- Red Bay, Alabama
- Social
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- evolvepetfood.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 | +6.97 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.115 | -0.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.092 | -0.51 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 33.1% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.3% | 0.163 | +0.70 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.027 | -0.05 |
| 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 Baked | 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 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.115 | -0.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.092 | -0.51 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 33.1% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.3% | 0.163 | +0.70 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.027 | -0.05 |
| 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 | -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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 53.4
- 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 | 35 | 38.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 20 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 95 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 367 | 407.8 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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
- "advanced grain free formula" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| great for dogs with food sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promotes a healthy immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides essential nutrients that are necessary for living a healthy life (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| with the duck, sweet potato, and venison ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| healthy and holistic super-premium food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| advanced grain free formula (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms (on pack) | 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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