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Evanger's Grain-Free Hand Packed Catch of the Day Canned Dog Food, 12-oz, case of 12
Evanger's

Grain-Free Hand Packed Catch of the Day Canned Dog Food, 12-oz, case of 12

Evidence Fair
wet $5.72/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Evanger's Grain-Free Hand Packed Catch of the Day is a wet canned food with sardines as the primary protein.

There isn't much to highlight in terms of positive drivers for this food. It does provide a full ingredient list, but that's a basic expectation for any dog food.

The score is significantly impacted because there's no AAFCO statement, which means it's not guaranteed to be nutritionally complete. Additionally, the protein quality is low, and there's no declared omega-3 source.

Hard to recommend for any dog due to the missing AAFCO statement and low protein quality.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

Neutral fit for adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Sardines leads the deck, 44% DMB protein, 22% DMB fat.

Looking at this for adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniels ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.

Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.

Why this score

Below-average grade. 28/100 (D) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. What capped it: the score can't exceed 59 because the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement isn't disclosed on the retailer page (so our methodology can't verify the formula meets adult, growth, or all-life-stages standards). Removing the cap alone wouldn't change the band. Protein quality is the deeper issue.

What lifted the score

No positive drivers crossed our reporting threshold.

What pulled it down

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. sardines delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI
What sets this apart
  • Lowest fat quality in Evanger's's lineup (4/16)
  • Top quartile for crude fiber in Evanger's's lineup (11.1% DMB)
  • Lowest carb quality in Evanger's's lineup (6/16)

Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.

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58

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 44% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
4%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
82%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 44%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

22 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    sardines
  2. 2
    water sufficient for processing

    The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

  3. 3
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

    Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  4. 4
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

    Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.

  5. 5
    vitamins {vitamin e supplement
  6. 6
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  7. 7
    l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

    A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.

  8. 8
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  9. 9
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  10. 10
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  11. 11
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  12. 12
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  13. 13
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  14. 14
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  15. 15
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  16. 16
    vitamin d2 supplement}
  17. 17
    minerals {zinc sulfate
  18. 18
    iron sulfate
  19. 19
    copper sulfate

    Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.

  20. 20
    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

  21. 21
    selenium yeast

    Organic selenium grown in yeast. The form premium brands use, gentler and more bioavailable than sodium selenite.

  22. 22
    potassium iodide}

16 of 22 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.