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9 Best Nutritionist-Approved Keto Meal Delivery Services 2023: Factor, Green Chef, And More

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So, you’ve decided to try the keto diet. Here’s the thing: Prepping meals that comply with the keto lifestyle can, at times, be a little difficult given all of the limitations of this regimen. For anyone who's super busy, it can feel very stressful to commit to the dietary restrictions that come with the keto diet.

With keto, making your own meals is sort of a must, as it's rare to find takeout that you can trust to be totally keto-compliant. (Seasonings and sauces often contain hidden sugars.) "A keto-friendly meal delivery service can be a fun, easy way to adhere to the lifestyle," says dietitian Anita Mirchandani, RD.

See below for the best Women's Health editor, nutritionist, and dietitian-approved keto meal delivery services in 2022.

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Best Overall

Fresh N' Lean

Fresh N' Lean
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Best Overall

Fresh N' Lean

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Pros
  • Meals are organic and GMO-free approved by the USDA
  • Dishes are prepared fresh
  • Ready-to-eat meals in under three minutes
  • Low-carb meal plan if you don't want to go fully keto
Cons
  • Not the easiest to cancel

Fresh N' Lean has tons of variety for all of your keto meal needs. The Keto program is all about offering a sustainable approach to the diet rather than some some meal plans that can mimic the effect or feeling of crash dieting. People love Fresh N' Lean for many reasons, but mostly because every USDA-approved organic and GMO-free dish is (as the name would suggest) made freshly, and ready to eat in three minutes or under.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$11-$14
    Other Plan OptionsVegan, Paleo, Low-Carb
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability48
    2
    Best For Meal Variety

    Territory Foods

    Territory Foods
    2
    Best For Meal Variety

    Territory Foods

    Pros
    • Meats are hormone, GMO, and antibiotic-free
    • Fully dairy, gluten, and refined sugar-free
    • Ever-changing, rotating menu
    Cons
    • Not available in all zip codes
    • Pricey

    Get bored easily? Territory Foods' service features an ever-rotating menu of meals that come directly from chefs around the country. With a goal of using the most high-quality, clean ingredients, every dish is made to be dairy, gluten, and refined-sugar free.

    Simply use the "Keto-Friendly" filter when looking through meals, but know that you're never required to pick only the keto-friendly options. That's a great bonus if you're using the service for the whole family.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$14-$18
    Other Plan OptionsPaleo, Low Carb, Vegan, Whole30, Mediterranean, and Pre/Post-Partum
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability27 states
    3
    Best For Families

    Hello Fresh

    Hello Fresh
    3
    Best For Families

    Hello Fresh

    Pros
    • Family-friendly serving size options
    • One of the most affordable options
    • Kid-tested meals available
    Cons
    • Some hidden carbs in sauces

    HelloFresh is one of the most popular meal delivery services out there, and with good reason. But is it actually keto-friendly? Well, meals aren't specifically labeled as keto, but if you and bae are simply trying to cut carbs, they have a whole low-carb category (their most popular) which is called "Meat and Veggies".

    In each box, you'll get the pre-portioned ingredients and instructions on how to prepare the meal yourself, making it a great at-home date night idea. It's also one of the most affordable options out there with meals starting at just $8. Simply substitute any ingredients you don't like or don't want to eat if you're on a pure keto diet.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$8-$12
    Other Plan OptionsVegetarian, Vegan, Kid-Tested, Quick Recipes, and Pescatarian
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability48 states
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    4
    Best For Dietitian-Curated Programs

    Factor

    Factor
    4
    Best For Dietitian-Curated Programs

    Factor

    Pros
    • Hormones, GMO, and antibiotic-free meats
    • Free dietitian consultations
    • Customized plan
    Cons
    • Not tons of variety per week

    Factor is big on expert-approved dishes and plans. Mirchandani loves that they're all about high-quality ingredients, and dietitian Carlie Williams, RDN, specifically recommends Factor to her clients who are either on a fully keto diet or are just trying to lower their carb intake.

    What really sets Factor apart, however, is that you'll get assigned a dietitian who customizes your plan for you. Then, meet with them regularly to discuss your progress and goals every step of the way.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$11-$15
    Other Plan OptionsVegan, Vegetarian, Low-Calorie, and High Protein
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability48 states
    5
    Best For Home Chefs

    Green Chef

    Green Chef
    5
    Best For Home Chefs

    Green Chef

    Pros
    • Meal prep time is always 30 minutes or less
    • New recipes weekly
    Cons
    • Some meals aren't purely keto

    Green Chef is a fully USDA-certified organic brand, something Mirchandani loves about them. In each box, you'll get ingredients that come pre-portioned and paired with unique recipes like lemon dijon salmon, truffle linguine, and cheesy italian meatloaf.

    It's a great one to use for families—simply keep some rice, pasta, or any grain on the side for the people who aren't following a keto diet.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$12-$14
    Other Plan OptionsVegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Paleo, and Gluten-Free
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability48 states
    6
    Most Fruit And Vegetable-Heavy Meals

    Daily Harvest

    Daily Harvest
    6
    Most Fruit And Vegetable-Heavy Meals

    Daily Harvest

    Pros
    • Filling meals
    • Fully plant-based and gluten-free
    • Each meal is fruit and/or vegetable-heavy
    • Flexible canceling and rescheduling
    Cons
    • Protein must be added separately

    Loved by several Women's Health editors, Daily Harvest offers tons of veggie-packed frozen meals that are so yummy, you may forget they're actually healthy. Their keto-friendly soups, broccoli rice bowls, pot pies, and almond milk lattes are easily whipped up in your microwave or blender within minutes. Just be sure to click "keto" when your filter. (You can even filter meals by ingredients you don't enjoy, like cilantro or bananas.)

    "It’s so important to include nourishing plants into your day, no matter what diet you’re following, and Daily Harvest makes it easy and delicious," says nutritionist Jenn LaVardera, RD.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$8-$12
    Other Plan OptionsPaleo, Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, High Protein, and High Fiber
    How Meals ArriveFrozen
    Availability95 percent of the continental United States
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    7
    Best For Paleo Meals

    Pete's Real Food

    Pete's Real Food
    7
    Best For Paleo Meals

    Pete's Real Food

    Pros
    • Unique vegan dishes
    • Fresh, seasonal ingredients
    • All ready-made meals
    Cons
    • Can't choose your meals in the standard, non-vegan plan
    • No protein on vegan plan

    Paleo fans will love this one. Pete's Real Food (previously called "Pete's Paleo") has both individual and family plans. So yeah, feel free to cross "cooking meals" and "prepping for family dinner" off of your weekend to-do list.

    Founded by chef Pete Gibaldi to make eating healthy food delicious and easy, you'll get new meals every week. Expect fun dishes like bacon egg brussels sprouts and enchilada meatballs. Plus, the vegan meals aren't just salads and stir-fried veggies—past dishes have included kale pesto with butternut squash and pad thai, for example.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$14-$15
    Other Plan OptionsVegan
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability27 states
    8
    Most Flexible Subscription

    Sun Basket

    Sun Basket
    8
    Most Flexible Subscription

    Sun Basket

    Pros
    • Diabetes-friendly option
    • Flexible cancellation and rescheduling
    • Heat-and-eat meals are optional
    • Lots of options for dietary preferences
    Cons
    • Shipping costs extra at $8

    For Sun Basket's keto-specific meals, simply select the Carb-Conscious Meal Plan, which features a rotating menu of recipes that you get to pick from. Each dish is crafted to be super filling with at least 25 grams of protein per serving, along with healthy fats from nuts, avocados, and oils.

    Sun Basket used to just send you pre-portioned ingredients along with recipes, but now they also have a heat-and-eat option, so you can choose whichever option suits your lifestyle more.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$10-$13
    Other Plan OptionsPaleo, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Diabetes-Friendly, and Pescatarian
    How Meals ArriveFresh
    Availability45 states (excluding a few local zip codes)
    9
    Best Low-Sodium Meals

    Performance Kitchen

    Performance Kitchen
    9
    Best Low-Sodium Meals

    Performance Kitchen

    Pros
    • Minimally-processed ingredients used
    • Each meal has under 500 mg of sodium
    • Customized meal plans from a registered dietitian
    • Unique meal plans for medical diagnoses
    • Well-priced for the value
    Cons
    • Meals may get repetitive

    Choose Performance Kitchen, and you'll get freshly-made, low-sodium meals under the guidance of a registered dietitian who will customize a keto-friendly meal plan to your specific needs and goals. If you plan on feeding more than just yourself, simply select the "multi" option on each meal to get larger servings. With dishes like creamy chicken with bacon or chicken cashew satay, trust that the whole fam will definitely want to share.

    What makes Performance Kitchen really unique is that they actually work with their registered dietitians to build custom meal plans for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes, renal conditions, inflammatory diseases, and even heart diseases.

    Pricing And Plan Options

    Price Per Meal$8-$9
    Other Plan OptionsDairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Cancer Support, Diabetes-Friendly, Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free
    How Products ArriveFresh
    Availability48
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    What is the keto diet?

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    "The simplest form of a keto diet focuses on large amounts of protein and fiber while cutting out most carbs," says Mirchandani. That's why she says that a keto-friendly meal delivery service can be an easy way to live with the dietary restrictions. And, who knows? You may even have fun learning some more recipes or trying new dishes with one.

    Can you get ready-made keto meals?

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    Yes, keto meal delivery kits are a real thing and there are a bunch of options for you to choose from, whether you prefer a healthy frozen meal you can throw in the microwave or something you can cook yourself without the pain of chopping up your own veggies, portioning out ingredients, and looking for keto-friendly recipes.

    That's why Mirchandani says she'll recommend a keto meal delivery service to her clients who have particularly busy lifestyles.These services can also help you diversify your weekly menu, so you aren't stuck eating steak and steamed veggies all the time. Plus, most of these meal delivery services are probably ones you've heard of. Yup, brands like Factor, Green Chef, and HelloFresh now all have keto-friendly plans, so you can sign up the whole fam and cater to everyone's unique dietary restrictions or preferences with ease.

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    How did our team choose?

    keto meal delivery services

    A combination of our editors and three nutritionists tried and tested a variety of meal delivery services, dubbing the above the best for those who are on a keto diet. The criteria was based upon price, meal variety, how widely available they are, and nutritional information.

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    Neha Tandon is the senior commerce editor of Women's Health—she's an expert in discovering the best products and services you can buy and giving recommendations. She discovered her love for magazines when as a teen, she started stealing her mother's magazines. Determined to see more women who look like her and her family members on the glossy covers of magazines, she was guided by seasoned editors and mentors to write for brands including New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, BRIDES, Harper's Bazaar, Business Insider, Byrdie, and Well+Good. When she’s not grilling dermatologists about the latest skincare trends, she’s doing candlelit yoga or watching Humphrey Bogart movies over vegan pizza. Follow her on Instagram

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