The best healthy meal delivery services can make dinnertime a no-stress, nutrition-packed event. We’ve tried dozens of services, and this roundup is filled with our picks for tasty, healthy meals.
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- Best overall: Sunbasket | Skip to review
- Best for prepared meals: Factor | Skip to review
- Best for families: Green Chef | Skip to review
- Best for singles: Splendid Spoon | Skip to review
- Best plant-based meal kit: Purple Carrot | Skip to review
- Best for athletes: Trifecta Nutrition | Skip to review
- Best for paleo and keto meals: Territory Foods | Skip to review
- Best gluten-free: Epicured | Skip to review
- Best Korean: Doo Food Healthy Korean Meal Kit | Skip to review
Healthy meal delivery can help you enjoy nutritious, flavorful dishes at home without all the planning and prep. It can also be a big help when managing a health condition such as diabetes or when trying to lose weight.
We’ve tried more than 30 meal delivery services, and these 9 live up to their claims. They provide excellent service and are a good value, and the meals have great flavors, plenty of variety, and standout nutritional quality.
Whether you’re looking for healthy meal delivery kits that you cook yourself or fully prepared meals that are ready to heat and eat, read on to learn which services won over our reviewers.
Disclaimers:Pricing information is current as of publication and is subject to change. All the services chosen were tested by Healthline writers or editors, who received the meals for free. All opinions are our own.
Healthline’s picks for healthy meal delivery service
Best overall
Sunbasket
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $25.99
- Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals
- Menus: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Carb-Conscious, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Keto-Friendly, and Diabetes-Friendly
Why we like it: Sunbasket specializes in dietitian-approved healthy meal kits. With options for nearly any eating pattern, it is one of the most diverse services available and is our pick for the best healthy meal delivery service.
“Each of Sunbasket’s meals included high quality, fresh ingredients, and it was easy for me to find options that suit my preferences thanks to the diverse menu,” said Healthline Nutrition Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD.
“Compared to other meal kits I’ve tried, Sunbasket’s recipes featured some of the most memorable ingredient combinations, and I appreciated that there’s a large variety of meals and dietary preferences to choose from.”
Read our full review of Sunbasket.
Pros & cons
- provides both meal kits and prepared meals
- caters to a variety of diets
- uses high quality, mostly organic ingredients
- features creative flavor combinations
- may be expensive, depending on the plan
- limited selections for some restrictive diets
- not suitable for those with severe food allergies
- provides both meal kits and prepared meals
- caters to a variety of diets
- uses high quality, mostly organic ingredients
- features creative flavor combinations
- may be expensive, depending on the plan
- limited selections for some restrictive diets
- not suitable for those with severe food allergies
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 5
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low carb, Mediterranean, diabetes-friendly
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States except for Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico
- Shipping: $9.99
- Meals per week: 2 to 5
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low carb, Mediterranean, diabetes-friendly
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States except for Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico
- Shipping: $9.99
Best for prepared meals
Factor
- Menus: Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan & Veggie, Protein Plus, Flexitarian
- Meal type: prepared meals
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GET STARTED WITH FACTOR4.1out of 5healthline scoreHealthline’s reviewWhy we like it: Factor — formerly Factor 75 — features dietitian-designed prepared meals with creative flavor combinations and textures that hold up after reheating.
We also appreciate that Factor meals are nutrient-rich and are free of gluten, refined sugars, hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs, making it a good option if you’re looking for healthy prepared meal delivery for weight loss or bodybuilding.
Meanwhile, all subscriptions include a free 20-minute consultation with a registered dietitian, and monthly coaching packages are available for an additional fee.
“Factor’s menu includes a wide range of protein types and vegetables. Although I wish it featured a larger variety of cuisine, the meals still had great flavors and textures after reheating,” said McGrane.
Read our full review of Factor.
Pros & cons
- provides meals tailored to several diets
- all dishes free of gluten, refined sugar, and GMOs
- 20-minute nutrition consultation included with subscription
- flavorful meals that retain their texture after reheating
- offers only single-serve meals
- can be expensive
- limited vegan and vegetarian options
- provides meals tailored to several diets
- all dishes free of gluten, refined sugar, and GMOs
- 20-minute nutrition consultation included with subscription
- flavorful meals that retain their texture after reheating
- offers only single-serve meals
- can be expensive
- limited vegan and vegetarian options
Product details
- Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
- Personalization: specialty diet menus, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10.99
- Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
- Personalization: specialty diet menus, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10.99
Best for families
Green Chef
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- Meal type: meal kit
- Menus: Keto, Mediterranean, Plant Based, Protein Packed, Gluten Free, Gut & Brain Health, Calorie Smart, and Quick & Easy
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GET STARTED WITH GREEN CHEF4.3out of 5healthline scoreHealthline’s reviewWhy we like it: Green Chef is a certified organic company that offers meal kits with up to six servings each, making it a good prepared meal option for families and households of all sizes.
Plus, it has several plans to choose from and provides an array of nutrient-rich recipes suitable for multiple diet patterns.
“Green Chef’s meals were fast and easy to prepare thanks to the individually packaged and pre-chopped ingredients. I was able to do most of the cooking one-handed while holding my son,” said McGrane.
“Plus, unlike some other meal kit delivery services, all of Green Chef’s recipes featured a generous serving of vegetables.”
Read our full review of Green Chef.
Pros & cons
- provides up to six servings per recipe
- offers meals for various diets
- uses organic produce and eggs
- proteins raised with high animal welfare standards
- eco-friendly packaging materials
- can be expensive, especially with shipping
- doesn’t offer any prepared meals or snacks
- may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
- provides up to six servings per recipe
- offers meals for various diets
- uses organic produce and eggs
- proteins raised with high animal welfare standards
- eco-friendly packaging materials
- can be expensive, especially with shipping
- doesn’t offer any prepared meals or snacks
- may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 2, 4, or 6
- Personalization: specialty diet menus
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and keto
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10.99
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 2, 4, or 6
- Personalization: specialty diet menus
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and keto
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10.99
Best for singles
Splendid Spoon
- Meal type: prepared meals
- Menus: Smoothies, Soups, Noodle Bowls, Grain Bowls
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $13.49
Why we like it: Splendid Spoon’s plant-based meal delivery service offers a wide selection of prepared offerings — including soups, noodle bowls, entrees, and smoothies — compatible with a healthy meal plan. You can also try the service without a subscription by ordering from the Splendid Spoon Marketplace.
Unlike many other meal delivery services, Splendid Spoon doesn’t have separate meal plans to choose from. But you can filter by meal type, dietary needs, ingredients you want to avoid, nutritional benefits, and taste and texture, such as spicy or sweet. This makes it easy to find the healthy meal options that best fit your needs and preferences.
Although the meal kits are not designed to be low in carbs or fat, nutritional information is available for each item. Many of the meals contain fewer than 400 calories, so they may leave you feeling hungry.
Soups and noodle bowls are flash frozen for freshness, which helps maximize their shelf life. Smoothies and entrees called Dishes are refrigerated and shipped in recyclable insulation to ensure that they arrive fresh.
The taste of the meals won over our tester.
“I found Splendid Spoon to be a more nutritious and flavorful alternative to buying frozen meals from the grocery store,” McGrane said. “I found all of the ingredients in my meals to be flavorful and fresh-tasting, even after reheating, and none of the ingredients became soggy or mushy — a win for prepared meal delivery.”
Regarding the smoothies, McGrane observed a variation in texture, with some being creamy and others having an overly watery consistency.
“The flavors, though, were good and not too sweet,” she added, and she opted to add oat milk to some smoothies to make them creamier.
She also noted that most items fit easily into the fridge and freezer, but the bowls and soups can be a bit bulky to store.
Read our full review of Splendid Spoon.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3Nutrition4Sustainability4.3Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation4.8Taste3.8Affordability3Pros & cons
- no subscription required
- flavorful meals that can be frozen for longer storage
- meals retained texture after reheating
- 100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten- and soy-free
- meals may be too low in calories to be fulfilling for some
- relatively expensive
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies
- no subscription required
- flavorful meals that can be frozen for longer storage
- meals retained texture after reheating
- 100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten- and soy-free
- meals may be too low in calories to be fulfilling for some
- relatively expensive
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies
Product details
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: allergy-friendly, option to set ingredient preferences, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Diet friendliness: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, specific avoidances, higher protein, higher fiber, low calorie, low carb, low fat, low sodium, low sugar
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Meals per week: 7, 14, or 21
- Shipping: $12.99, or free for orders with 14 or 21 meals
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: allergy-friendly, option to set ingredient preferences, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Diet friendliness: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, specific avoidances, higher protein, higher fiber, low calorie, low carb, low fat, low sodium, low sugar
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Meals per week: 7, 14, or 21
- Shipping: $12.99, or free for orders with 14 or 21 meals
Best plant-based meal kit
Purple Carrot
- Price per serving: $11 to $13.25
- Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals
- Menus: Meal Kits, Prepared Meals, Less Prep, Frozen Meals
Why we like it: Purple Carrot offers nutritious plant-based meals with creative and flavorful ingredient combinations that are sure to please both vegans and omnivores alike.
“I enjoyed the taste of all the Purple Carrot meals I tried, and their unique ingredient combinations stood out from other meal delivery kits,” said McGrane.
“Purple Carrot is a great option for people who follow a plant-based diet and those looking for a variety of creative, flavorful recipes to try.”
Read our full review of Purple Carrot.
Pros & cons
- offers meal kits, prepared meals, and snacks
- has options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- provides fully plant-based meals with gluten-free, high-protein, and soy-free items available
- smaller menu than similar services
- limited selections for some dietary restrictions
- may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
- uses mostly conventional produce items
- offers meal kits, prepared meals, and snacks
- has options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- provides fully plant-based meals with gluten-free, high-protein, and soy-free items available
- smaller menu than similar services
- limited selections for some dietary restrictions
- may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
- uses mostly conventional produce items
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Personalization: mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Diet friendliness: vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10, or free for orders of $99 or more
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Personalization: mix-and-match weekly meal plan
- Diet friendliness: vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10, or free for orders of $99 or more
Best for athletes
Trifecta Nutrition
- Price per serving: $13.79 to $15.85
- Menus: Clean, Paleo Whole30, Keto, Plant-Based
- Meal type: prepared meals and a la carte items
Why we like it: With its extensive menu of frozen, fully prepared meals, Trifecta Nutrition provides healthy meals that can especially help support your training and fitness goals.
Several of its meal plans include well-balanced meals with organic produce and sustainably sourced seafood or grass-fed meats. Trifecta’s rotating menus include breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees, and you can also order protein, veggies, and carbs a la carte.
Healthline writer Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, found Trifecta meals to be “nutritionally balanced, filling, and delicious.”
She did note that following the recommendation to heat the prepared meals on the stovetop retained ingredient texture better than heating them in the microwave.
Read our full review of Trifecta Nutrition.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3.5Nutrition4.7Sustainability4.3Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste2.7Affordability1.3Pros & cons
- nutritionally balanced and organic meals
- many gluten-free options available
- fully prepared meals
- options for several diets
- offers only single-serve meals
- nutritionally balanced and organic meals
- many gluten-free options available
- fully prepared meals
- options for several diets
- offers only single-serve meals
Product details
- Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
- Personalization: specialty diet menus
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
- Shipping: $9.99 in the contiguous United States ($49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii)
- Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
- Personalization: specialty diet menus
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
- Shipping: $9.99 in the contiguous United States ($49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii)
Best for paleo and keto meals
Territory Foods
- Price per serving: $11.95 to $22.95
- Meal type: prepared meals
- Menus: Paleo, Keto-Friendly, Plant-Based, Whole30, Low Carb, Mediterranean, Performance Nutrition, <500 Calories, Pre- & Postpartum
Why we like it: With a rotating menu of more than 35 prepared meals to choose from each week — created by local and regional chefs — Territory Foods has a robust selection of nutritious offerings that support both keto and paleo diets.
All meals are free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, and the company uses responsibly sourced, local ingredients, including proteins that are naturally raised, without hormones or antibiotics, to ensure that you receive a healthy meal.
“I didn’t expect to like this [service] as much as I did,” said Healthline Senior Editor Candice Abellon.
“The variety of meals is good [with] chicken, beef, and fish options as well as plant-based proteins. Meals included those that had less or no grains, and there were filters for low carb and keto to make them easier to find.
“The serving size was [also] good for me — there was just a little more than I could eat in one sitting.”
Territory Chicken “Parm” with Broccoli and Herb Roasted Squash | Photo by Candice AbellonRead our full review of Territory Foods.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4.5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability1Pros & cons
- wide selection of keto-friendly meals
- uses high quality, sustainably sourced ingredients
- meals created by local chefs
- can be expensive
- offers only single-serve meals
- wide selection of keto-friendly meals
- uses high quality, sustainably sourced ingredients
- meals created by local chefs
- can be expensive
- offers only single-serve meals
Product details
- Meals per week: 4 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: specialty diet filters
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, plant-based, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30, low carb, and Mediterranean
- Ingredients: some organic produce, locally sourced, prioritizes seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $9.99 to $17.99
- Meals per week: 4 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: specialty diet filters
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, plant-based, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30, low carb, and Mediterranean
- Ingredients: some organic produce, locally sourced, prioritizes seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $9.99 to $17.99
Best gluten-free
Epicured
- Meal type: prepared meals
- Menus: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Extra Sensitive for IBD and IBS Symptoms, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Peanut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Treenut-Free
- Price per serving: $8.99 to $29.25
Why we like it: Epicured offers a wide range of nutritious, prepared meals, including entrees, salads, soups, side dishes, and snacks, all of which are gluten-free and low in FODMAPs — carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues for some people.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of cuisine, protein, and vegetable types offered. I prefer to eat mostly vegetarian, with one to two meat dishes per week, and I found it very easy to find options that fit those preferences,” said McGrane. “I also like that there was a good variety of types of meals, including sandwiches, rice dishes, soups, salads, etc.”
Still, McGrane said she wished that Epicurious’ sign-up process and subscription menu selection were both a bit clearer and more streamlined and that shipping wasn’t so expensive.
“Overall, while choosing items is easy, the other processes are a bit clunky.”
Epicured Beef Teriyaki Wrap | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality4.5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability2Pros & cons
- meals were tasty and not mushy despite the microwavable nature
- all dishes gluten-free and low FODMAP
- several allergen-free options
- hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and poultry, cage-free eggs, and some organic produce
- potentially high shipping cost, depending on order size
- limited options for certain diet patterns
- may not be suitable for those who prefer eating organic
- meals were tasty and not mushy despite the microwavable nature
- all dishes gluten-free and low FODMAP
- several allergen-free options
- hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and poultry, cage-free eggs, and some organic produce
- potentially high shipping cost, depending on order size
- limited options for certain diet patterns
- may not be suitable for those who prefer eating organic
Product details
- Meals per week: unlimited
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences, allergy-friendly
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
- Ingredients: locally sourced, some organic ingredients
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: calculated at checkout (free for orders over $125)
- Meals per week: unlimited
- Servings available: 1
- Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences, allergy-friendly
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
- Ingredients: locally sourced, some organic ingredients
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: calculated at checkout (free for orders over $125)
Best Korean
Doo Food Healthy Korean Meal Kit
- Meal type: meal kits
- Menus: weekly rotating menu of 12 meals
- Price per serving: $11.95 to $14.95
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Why we love it: DooFood brings the flavors of Korea to your doorstep and makes cooking a breeze by doing all the prep work for you. It’s not a subscription service, meaning you can place orders whenever you’d like. There’s no need to worry about recurring payments or pausing and canceling subscriptions.
Meal kits arrive with everything you need, pre-chopped and ready to go. According to the website, you just need to have salt, pepper, and olive oil on hand, and DooFood handles the rest. Most meals are ready within 15 minutes.
Nutrition and allergen information are available on the website for each recipe. However, keep in mind that even if a recipe does not include an allergen, it’s processed in the same facility, so DooFood may not be suitable for people with severe food allergies.
According to the website, the company also prioritizes eco-friendly packaging, claiming that it creates 50% less waste than leading meal kit services.
DooFood ships out twice per week. It requires orders of $60 minimum.
Pros & cons
- no subscription required
- no chopping required
- many organic ingredients
- antibiotic-free proteins
- not available in Hawaii
- $60 minimum order
- not suitable for those with severe allergies
- no subscription required
- no chopping required
- many organic ingredients
- antibiotic-free proteins
- not available in Hawaii
- $60 minimum order
- not suitable for those with severe allergies
Product details
- Meals per week: 6 to 18
- Servings available: single serving
- Personalization: none
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb
- Ingredients: MSG-free, organic, and non-GMO when possible; proteins are antibiotic-free
- Packaging: 50% less packaging waste than other leading meal kits, according to the company
- Delivery area: United States including Alaska but not Hawaii
- Shipping: $10.99
- Meals per week: 6 to 18
- Servings available: single serving
- Personalization: none
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb
- Ingredients: MSG-free, organic, and non-GMO when possible; proteins are antibiotic-free
- Packaging: 50% less packaging waste than other leading meal kits, according to the company
- Delivery area: United States including Alaska but not Hawaii
- Shipping: $10.99
Other healthy meal delivery choices
While they didn’t ultimately make our list for best healthy meal delivery, the following services also offer a good variety of healthy meal options:
- The Good Kitchen (3.6 out of 5): The Good Kitchen offers nutritious meals, but our tester felt they could have been better seasoned.
- Snap Kitchen (3.6 out of 5): Snap Kitchen has a pretty extensive menu and is more affordable than many similar services. However, the portion size may be too small for some, and our tester felt some of the meals could use more veggies.
- Sprinly (3.6 out of 5): Sprinly is a tasty plant-based option, but it’s very pricey.
- Daily Harvest (3.6 out of 5): While Daily Harvest offers organic, plant-based smoothies and light meals, our tester found that it wasn’t as filling as options from other meal delivery services.
- Halal Meal Prep (3.4 out of 5): Halal Meal Prep is a prepared meal kit option. Our tester Jamie and her husband liked the variety of dishes available, but microwaving the dishes required some guesswork, and only some of the meals delivered on flavor.
Comparison of healthy meal delivery services
ServiceHealthline scoreType of mealsavailablePrice per servingShippingMenusSunbasket4.6/5• meal kit
• fresh prepped$9.99+$9.99Gluten-Free, Paleo, Carb-Conscious, and moreFactor4.3/5fresh preppedvaries$10.99Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, and moreGreen Chef4.2/5meal kit$11.99+$10.99Keto, Mediterranean, Plant-Based, and moreSplendid Spoon4.3/5frozen prepped$9.99+• 14+ items free
• $12.99 otherwiseVeganPurple Carrot4.0/5• fresh prepped
• frozen prepped
• meal kit$13• $99+ free
• $10 otherwiseVegan Trifecta Nutrition4.2/5frozen prepped$13.79+• $9.99 most U.S.
• $49.99 AK, HI Clean, Paleo, Whole30, Keto, and Plant-BasedTerritory Foods4.1/5fresh prepped$11.95+$11.99 to $17.99 Paleo, Keto-Friendly, Plant-Based, and moreEpicured4.1/5fresh prepped$9.99+• $125+ free
• otherwise varies by locationVegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, and moreDooFoodmeal kit$11.95+$10.99weekly rotating menu
How we chose the best healthy meal delivery services
At Healthline, we know that meal delivery services aren’t a small investment, so we’ve taken the time to test more than 30 of the most popular meal delivery services on the market. Testers select a week’s worth of meals from multiple menus to get a well-rounded view of the types of flavors and ingredients offered.
During testing, we consider several factors, including the ease of the signup and meal selection process, the variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered, ingredient quality and freshness, how easy the meals are to cook, and, of course, the taste.
We also aim to include meal delivery services suitable for a wide range of dietary needs and preferences, with options available at many different price points.
You can learn more about our testing process.
Why Trust Healthline70+meal delivery services evaluated35+meal delivery services personally testedHow we evaluate meal delivery servicesOur Medical Standards and Insights team has carefully researched and vetted over 11,000 products and services. We fact-check health claims, evaluate menus and ingredients, and look into each brand’s reputation before sharing products and services on Healthline.
To choose the meal delivery services on this page, we considered all the services that passed our vetting process. Then, we personally tested some of them to narrow down our list even further. Read more about how we test meal delivery services.
What to look for in healthy food delivery services
Before you start any new diet or meal plan, talk with a medical professional or registered dietitian to learn how a change in your diet might affect your health.
This is especially important if you have any conditions that may be helped or harmed by a change in diet, including:
- heart disease
- high cholesterol
- diabetes
- celiac disease
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- food allergies
Changing your diet can have a significant effect on your nutrition and vitamin intake. A doctor or dietitian can help you monitor for any nutritional deficiencies that might arise as you adjust to your new diet. They may perform regular blood tests to measure levels of vitamins such as:
- vitamin A
- folate
- iron
- zinc
If you already follow a special diet for health or personal reasons — such as a vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian diet — keep a close eye on the ingredients in a meal delivery service to make sure you don’t sign up for food you can’t eat.
Some meal delivery services may also not be compatible with diets that you might follow for religious reasons, such as kosher or halal diets. Check out each meal delivery service’s options and review any options they may offer if you observe any religious dietary restrictions.
If this information is not clear on the website, you can contact the company directly through the website’s chat option, email, or phone number.
Be careful to check for the overuse of ingredients with low nutrient value or preservatives that can increase your risk of disease. Meal delivery services can especially cause you to eat more processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and lunch meats — even in seemingly healthy meals like soups or salads.
If the meal delivery service you use offers the option of choosing meals, pick meals that include different lean proteins and veggie options to promote nutritional variety in the diet.
Frequently asked questions about healthy food delivery
Who does the best healthy food delivery?
We’ve found that Sunbasket offers the best healthy meal delivery overall, mostly for its delicious meal kits. But if you want nutritious, prepared meals that you can simply heat and eat, you might consider Factor.
If you’re cooking for a crew, Green Chef earns our vote for the best healthy meal delivery for families.
All the meal delivery services on our list are focused on nutrition as well as taste. Many also support specialty diets. In other words, you can’t go wrong with any of them!
Depending on your preferences, you can find healthy meal delivery of prepared entrees or meal kits that provide ingredients and a recipe card for you to make at home.
You can use the list at the top of the article as a starting point to find the best healthy meal delivery service for you.
We’ve found that Sunbasket offers the best healthy meal delivery overall, mostly for its delicious meal kits. But if you want nutritious, prepared meals that you can simply heat and eat, you might consider Factor.
If you’re cooking for a crew, Green Chef earns our vote for the best healthy meal delivery for families.
All the meal delivery services on our list are focused on nutrition as well as taste. Many also support specialty diets. In other words, you can’t go wrong with any of them!
Depending on your preferences, you can find healthy meal delivery of prepared entrees or meal kits that provide ingredients and a recipe card for you to make at home.
You can use the list at the top of the article as a starting point to find the best healthy meal delivery service for you.
What is the best affordable healthy meal delivery service?
Of the options on our list, Epicured, Splendid Spoon, and Sunbasket offer the lowest prices per serving. But most services also charge delivery fees per order, so you’ll want to factor that into your budget.
Some services offer special introductory rates in case you’d like to try one before committing to the regular pricing.
You might want to check out our roundup of affordable meal delivery services for additional options.
Of the options on our list, Epicured, Splendid Spoon, and Sunbasket offer the lowest prices per serving. But most services also charge delivery fees per order, so you’ll want to factor that into your budget.
Some services offer special introductory rates in case you’d like to try one before committing to the regular pricing.
You might want to check out our roundup of affordable meal delivery services for additional options.
Are frozen prepared meals healthy?
Frozen prepared meals aren’t always healthy. That’s because they tend to use a lot of sauces or gravies that contain high amounts of sodium and saturated fats to help keep the meals moist and deliver on flavor.
But if it uses mostly nutritious ingredients, a frozen prepared meal can be healthy — even when compared with a fresh meal that might be high in saturated fats or sodium.
Frozen prepared meals aren’t always healthy. That’s because they tend to use a lot of sauces or gravies that contain high amounts of sodium and saturated fats to help keep the meals moist and deliver on flavor.
But if it uses mostly nutritious ingredients, a frozen prepared meal can be healthy — even when compared with a fresh meal that might be high in saturated fats or sodium.
Which type of food delivery is healthier: frozen or fresh?
Healthy food delivery can be fresh or frozen, though fresh food is often considered healthier than frozen food.
But it depends on what foods you’re eating. Frozen meats or foods high in saturated fats and sodium definitely aren’t as healthy as frozen fruits and vegetables.
And eating frozen fruits and vegetables is better than not eating them at all. They can sometimes even be safer to eat because they’re less likely than raw produce to carry foodborne illness.
Healthy food delivery can be fresh or frozen, though fresh food is often considered healthier than frozen food.
But it depends on what foods you’re eating. Frozen meats or foods high in saturated fats and sodium definitely aren’t as healthy as frozen fruits and vegetables.
And eating frozen fruits and vegetables is better than not eating them at all. They can sometimes even be safer to eat because they’re less likely than raw produce to carry foodborne illness.
What are the healthiest meals for weight loss?
The healthiest meals for weight loss are those that are high in lean proteins, fiber, and healthy fats — they’re good for you and help you stay full longer so that you don’t overeat.
Some foods to consider to support weight loss are eggs, leafy greens, fish, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage.
The healthiest meals for weight loss are those that are high in lean proteins, fiber, and healthy fats — they’re good for you and help you stay full longer so that you don’t overeat.
Some foods to consider to support weight loss are eggs, leafy greens, fish, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage.
The bottom line
If you’re looking for the best healthy meal delivery, you have options. There are some terrific healthy meal delivery services that provide prepared meals you can heat and serve. Some services also offer meal kits complete with all the ingredients you need to cook a healthy meal at home.
Our comprehensive list above can help you find the service that’s right for you.