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Complements Grain Free Sweet Potato Supplement
Evanger's

Complements Grain Free Sweet Potato Supplement

Verified May 25, 2026

Dog · Supplement Cat · Supplement All Breed Sizes

This is a simple sweet potato topper made from locally sourced sweet potatoes, intended to be used alongside a complete dog or cat food. It provides a modest amount of calories and fiber with very low protein and fat, making it more of a carbohydrate- and fiber-rich supplement than a stand-alone diet. It can be useful if you want to add some variety, moisture, or gentle fiber to your pet’s usual meals.

Over-the-counter No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
7.4 out of 10

Nutritionally, this is a very straightforward, single-ingredient sweet potato supplement designed to be mixed with a complete food for dogs or cats. It offers a gentle source of carbohydrates and fiber with naturally occurring vitamins, but it is not complete and balanced on its own and should not be used as the sole diet. It can work well for pets who tolerate sweet potato and need a simple topper, as long as the main diet provides adequate protein and essential nutrients.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Antioxidant Support Digestive Health Inflammation Reduction
Suitable For
All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Single, clearly named ingredient (sweet potatoes) can be helpful for pets that do well on simple, limited toppers.
  • Grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrate and fiber source, which may suit pets whose main diet already provides sufficient protein and fat.
  • Very low fat and modest calorie density, which can be useful when you want to add bulk and palatability without adding a lot of calories.
  • Wet, slow-cooked format can increase moisture intake and be easier to mix into existing foods.

Considerations

  • This product is not a complete and balanced diet; it must be used only as a treat or supplement alongside a nutritionally complete dog or cat food.
  • Protein content is very low, so it should not replace a significant portion of a pet’s regular, protein-adequate diet, especially for cats who require high dietary protein.
  • Sweet potato is the only ingredient, so pets with a known sweet potato sensitivity should avoid this product.
  • Because it adds mainly carbohydrates, owners of pets with strict carbohydrate restrictions (for example, certain metabolic conditions when advised by a veterinarian) should use it cautiously.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Sweet Potatoes (sourced by local farmers)

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
1.40%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.20%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.80%
Low High
Moisture (max)
85.50%
Low High
54
kcal / G
192
kcal / Can
Low
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Slow Cooked
Food type Supplement

Brand

Evanger's

Evanger's is the flagship brand of Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company, offering natural, grain-free, and gourmet pet food recipes. The brand is known for its use of locally sourced meats and limited ingredient recipes catering to pet owners seeking specialty or holistic diets.

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Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc.
Founded 1935
Headquarters Markham, Illinois, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Illinois
Manufacturing oversight

Evanger's manufactures its products in-house at its facility in Illinois. The company maintains quality control standards compliant with USDA and FDA regulations and adheres to AAFCO nutritional standards. However, Evanger's has faced past recalls and scrutiny from the FDA, prompting improvements in its quality assurance protocols.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

Evanger's Complements Grain Free Sweet Potato Supplement has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Evanger's ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Evanger's. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.