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HelloFresh
Meal kits · 4.7 rating
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Factor
Premade · Keto friendly · Mid range
Why it fits you
✓ Keto compliant✓ Heat in 3 min30+ meals/wk
50% off your first box + 20% off for 2 months
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What readers say about their matches
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The quiz took me less than a minute and matched me with Factor. I've been using it for 4 months now and I've actually stuck to my keto diet for the first time ever.
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Sarah K.
Austin, TX · Keto
→ Factor
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I was paying for 3 different services trying to figure out what I liked. MealFan's quiz nailed it first try — HelloFresh for 2 nights a week, Factor for the other 3. Saved me $180/mo.
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Marcus L.
Brooklyn, NY · Omnivore
→ HelloFresh + Factor
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As a busy mom of three, I didn't think meal kits would work for us. The quiz steered me toward EveryPlate and the kids actually eat it. Budget friendly too.
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Amanda R.
Columbus, OH · Family of 5
→ EveryPlate
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Step 1 of 30 · Cooking Style
How do you want your meals?
No wrong answer. Just pick what fits your life right now.
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I want to cook
Meal kits with fresh ingredients + easy recipes · ~30 min
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Just heat and eat
Chef prepared meals, ready in 3 minutes · zero cleanup
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Show me both
I'm open. Surprise me with the best of everything
Step 2 of 30 · Cooking Style
How much time do you have for a meal?
We factor this into recipe complexity and prep style.
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Under 5 minutes
Microwave and go
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10 to 15 minutes
Quick prep, simple steps
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20 to 30 minutes
The sweet spot
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45+ minutes
I enjoy cooking, take my time
Step 3 of 30 · Cooking Style
How comfortable are you in the kitchen?
Be honest. We'll match recipe complexity to your level so nothing feels overwhelming.
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Beginner
I can boil water and that's about it
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I can handle myself
Comfortable with basic techniques and recipes
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I love cooking
Bring on the complex recipes. I want to learn new techniques
Step 4 of 30 · Cooking Style
How do you feel about cooking?
This shifts how much hands on time we recommend.
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Love it, it relaxes me
Bring on the chopping board
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Tolerate it
I'll do it if the outcome is worth it
🙅
Avoid when possible
I'd rather not, but I will if easy
Step 5 of 30 · Cooking Style
What equipment do you have?
Pick all that apply. We match recipes to what you already own.
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Basic stove and oven
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Microwave
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Instant Pot / slow cooker
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Air fryer
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Full kitchen
🏙️
Very minimal setup
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Section 1 complete
Great start!
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of the way there
Step 6 of 30 · Your Goals
What's your main goal?
We'll rank services that actually deliver on this.
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Save time
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Eat healthier
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Lose weight
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Save money
📚
Learn to cook
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More variety
Step 7 of 30 · Your Goals
Which best describes you right now?
This helps us tailor your comparison.
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I'm new to meal delivery
Never tried a service before
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Switching from another service
Looking for something better
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Comparing a few services
I've done my research
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Coming back to delivery
Used one before, now trying again
Step 8 of 30 · Your Goals
How are you eating now?
No judgment. We want to meet you where you're at.
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Takeout most nights
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I cook from groceries
🎭
A mix of everything
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Frozen / packaged meals
Step 9 of 30 · Your Goals
What's not working about dinner right now?
Pick the biggest one.
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Takeout costs too much
It's eating my budget
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No time to plan or shop
Evenings feel rushed
😴
Same meals every week
I'm tired of my rotation
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I'm eating too much junk
I want cleaner ingredients
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Grocery trips are brutal
Lines, crowds, and still forget stuff
Step 10 of 30 · Your Goals
If this works, what does success look like in 30 days?
We'll keep this in mind when ranking your matches.
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Eating real meals consistently
No more skipped dinners or sad snacks
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Spending less on food overall
Cutting the takeout addiction
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Eating together as a household
More sit down dinners, less chaos
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Less stress on weeknights
Dinner decided, no mental load
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Step 11 of 30 · Your Diet
Any dietary needs?
Pick all that apply. We'll filter to services that actually support these, not just a menu footnote.
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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Keto / Low Carb
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Paleo
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Gluten Free
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Dairy Free
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Mediterranean
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No restrictions
Step 12 of 30 · Your Diet
Any allergies we should know about?
We will filter out services that can not reliably accommodate these.
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Peanuts
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Tree nuts
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Shellfish
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Eggs
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Soy
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Dairy
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Wheat / Gluten
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None of these
Step 13 of 30 · Your Diet
Anything you want to avoid?
Pick all that apply. We respect your preferences.
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Seed oils
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Red meat
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Pork
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Added sugar
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Ultra processed
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Nothing in particular
Step 14 of 30 · Your Diet
How important is organic?
Some services source organic for nearly everything. Others do not.
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Must have organic
Willing to pay more for it
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Nice to have
Prefer it but not a dealbreaker
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Don't really care
Quality matters, labels less so
Step 15 of 30 · Your Diet
Any calorie target per meal?
We'll highlight services that publish nutrition info clearly.
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Under 400 cal
Lean and light
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400 to 600 cal
Balanced
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600 to 800 cal
Hearty, filling
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800+ cal
Active, big appetite
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I don't track
Just want good food
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Section 3 complete
Your match score is already —
Your dietary pattern lines up with our top services. A few more questions and we lock it in.
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early match confidence
Step 16 of 30 · Your Tastes
What cuisines do you love?
Pick your favorites. We'll match you with services that have the deepest menus in these categories.
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American comfort
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Mediterranean
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Asian inspired
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Mexican / Latin
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Italian
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Indian
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French
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I like everything
Step 17 of 30 · Your Tastes
What's your spice tolerance?
We'll steer you to services that match your heat level.
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Keep it mild
Almost no heat please
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Medium heat
A warm tingle is nice
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I like it hot
Bring the heat
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Fire breathing
Hotter, the better
Step 18 of 30 · Your Tastes
Favorite proteins?
Pick everything you enjoy.
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Chicken
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Beef
🥓
Pork
🐟
Seafood / fish
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Plant based
🍽️
I'll eat anything
Step 19 of 30 · Your Tastes
How do you feel about vegetables?
The more you love them, the healthier your matches.
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Bring them on
Half my plate or more
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They're fine
A little on the side
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As little as possible
More protein, less green
Step 20 of 30 · Your Tastes
How adventurous of an eater are you?
Global menus vs comfort classics.
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Love trying new things
The weirder, the better
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Open, but familiar first
I'll try new stuff occasionally
🍕
Stick to my comfort zone
Classics only, please
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You're 2/3 done
Early read: your top 3
Based on your tastes so far. Final ranking updates as you answer.
Step 21 of 30 · Your Life
How many meals per week?
This affects pricing and which plan sizes are available. More meals = lower cost per serving.
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2 to 3 meals
A few nights a week
📅
4 to 5 meals
Most weeknights covered
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6+ meals
Full weekly coverage, lunch and dinner
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I'm flexible
Show me all options
Step 22 of 30 · Your Life
Who are you feeding?
Solo diners and families have very different best options. This matters more than you'd think.
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Just me
Table for one, single serving plans
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Two of us
The most popular plan size
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Family (3+)
Kid friendly options matter
Step 23 of 30 · Your Life
How much do you eat per meal?
Portion sizes vary a lot between services.
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Lighter portions
One plate is plenty
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Regular portions
A normal dinner
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Big eater
Generous portions or seconds
Step 24 of 30 · Your Life
Any kids at home?
We know what 'kid friendly' actually looks like at each service.
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No kids
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Toddlers
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School age
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Teens
Step 25 of 30 · Your Life
Any picky eaters in the household?
Bigger menus = more chance everyone finds something.
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Nope, we eat anything
Adventurous eaters
🤔
One or two of us are selective
Need a safe option on the menu
🙅
Definitely yes
We need simple, recognizable food
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Section 5 complete
Almost there — just 5 to go
The last section is where the personalization really locks in. Budget, priority, and your city.
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Step 26 of 30 · Your Details
What's your sweet spot per meal?
This is per serving. Most services offer first box deals that are way cheaper.
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Keep it cheap, under $8
EveryPlate, Dinnerly, and other wallet friendly picks
💛
Mid range, $8 to $12
HelloFresh, Factor, Home Chef. The sweet spot for most people
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Worth the splurge, $12+
Green Chef, CookUnity, Sun Basket. Premium ingredients, premium taste
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Don't care, just find the best
Show me everything regardless of price
Step 27 of 30 · Your Details
If you had to pick one thing
We'll weight your results toward what you care about most.
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Best taste
Restaurant quality flavor
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Best value
Most food for the money
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Healthiest
Clean ingredients, real nutrition
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Most variety
Big menus, never get bored
Step 28 of 30 · Your Details
How often do you want deliveries?
Most services let you skip weeks. Some require weekly.
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Every week
Keep the kitchen stocked
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Every 2 weeks
Room to use up what I have
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Monthly
Lighter cadence
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Flexible, I skip often
Only when I need it
Step 29 of 30 · Your Details
What's your commitment style?
Some services lock in bigger discounts for longer plans.
🧪
Just want to try one box
I'll decide after
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Ongoing but flexible
Cancel or skip anytime
💎
Lock me in for best price
Worth it if it saves money
Step 30 of 30 · Almost done!
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"Every recipe is healthy & tasty with fresh ingredients!"
Shannon Crosby
HelloFresh · via Trustpilot
★★★★☆
"We've been using HelloFresh for years, and overall, we're very happy with the food."
Kate Watson
HelloFresh · via Trustpilot
★★★★★
"The meals are outstanding. There is a great variety to choose from."
Fran Johns
Factor · via Trustpilot
★★★★☆
"Most of the meals are very good, with enough protein and easy on calories."
Carol Guentner
Factor · via Trustpilot
★★★★★
"One of the easiest and best tasting delivery services I've used to date."
Khamil Alhade
CookUnity · via Trustpilot
★★★★★
"Awesome meals prepared by chefs from around the world. Save time with food prep."
Kent Beaver
CookUnity · via Trustpilot
★★★★★
"Every recipe is healthy & tasty with fresh ingredients!"
Shannon Crosby
HelloFresh · via Trustpilot
★★★★☆
"We've been using HelloFresh for years, and overall, we're very happy with the food."
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HelloFresh · via Trustpilot
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