Trifecta Nutrition is our pick for the best low carb meal delivery service. Other services we like include Factor, CookUnity, and Home Chef.
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- Best overall: Trifecta Nutrition | Skip to review
- Best for keto: Factor | Skip to review
- Most restaurant-worthy: CookUnity | Skip to review
- Best value: Home Chef | Skip to review
- Best for meal kits: Green Chef | Skip to review
- Best for people with diabetes: Sunbasket | Skip to review
- Best variety: The Good Kitchen | Skip to review
- Best gluten-free: Snap Kitchen | Skip to review
- Honorable mention: Diet-to-Go | Skip to review
Meal delivery services offer a quick and convenient way to enjoy more healthy meals at home regardless of your culinary skills.
While finding a meal delivery service that offers low carb options can be challenging, several companies cater to low carb diets.
Our team of testers tried nearly 30 of the most popular meal delivery services on the market to help you decide which option is right for you.
Here are our picks of the 9 best low carb meal delivery services.
Disclaimer: Many of the services below were provided for free by meal delivery service providers. Our reviews and opinions are ours alone, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the meal delivery service companies.
Healthline’s picks for the best low carb meal delivery services
Best overall
Trifecta Nutrition
- Price per serving: $13.79 to $15.85
- Meal type: prepared meals and a la carte items
Why we love it: Thanks to its rotating weekly menu of organic, macro-balanced meals, as well as its keto-specific meal plan that boasts fewer than 10 grams (g) of net carbs per meal, we think Trifecta is the best overall choice for low carb eaters.
The keto menu includes items such as:
- Grilled Salmon with Pesto
- Turkey Bacon Cheddar Frittatas
- Beanless Chicken con Carne
Also, subscribers can use Trifecta’s companion app, which includes access to nutrition professionals and personalized diet and fitness plans.
Healthline writer Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, tried Trifecta Nutrition meals and said she’d recommend them for people following a specialty diet, such as keto or paleo. She called them “tasty, filling, and nutritious.”
“The foods all arrived frozen and were shipped and packaged well,” she said. “The meals were easy to prepare and maintained their texture for the most part. While most tasted good, a few required additional ingredients, such as spices or veggies.”
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
- uses organic ingredients
- offers a keto plan that includes meals with 10 g of carbs or fewer
- provides options for multiple dietary restrictions
- fresh-tasting meals
- option to freeze meals upon delivery for a longer shelf life
- provides access to nutrition professionals
- offers personalized diet and exercise plans
- may not offer enough variety for some
- limited customization options
- some meals underseasoned
- uses organic ingredients
- offers a keto plan that includes meals with 10 g of carbs or fewer
- provides options for multiple dietary restrictions
- fresh-tasting meals
- option to freeze meals upon delivery for a longer shelf life
- provides access to nutrition professionals
- offers personalized diet and exercise plans
- may not offer enough variety for some
- limited customization options
- some meals underseasoned
Product details
- Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
- Menus: Clean, Paleo Whole30, Keto, Plant-Based
- 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
- Menus: Clean, Paleo Whole30, Keto, Plant-Based
- 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 keto
Factor
- Meal type: prepared meals
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GET STARTED WITH FACTOR4.1out of 5healthline scoreHealthline’s reviewWhy we love it: Factor features freshly prepared ready-to-heat meals that are brimming with flavor and texture.
The company offers several meal plans, including various keto options, which contain less than 10% of total calories from carbohydrates.
Here are a few examples of keto-friendly dishes on the menu:
- Keto Poblano Bowl
- Tuscan Tomato Chicken
- Creamy Tomato & Herb Ragu
Regardless of which menu you choose, all Factor meals are made using suppliers that adhere to strict standards for animal welfare. Also, all ingredients are non-GMO and free of hormones and antibiotics.
Subscriptions include a complimentary 20-minute consultation with a registered dietitian.
McGrane called Factor one of her favorite prepared meal delivery services “thanks to the flavor and nutritional quality of the meals.”
She commented, “I’ve tried the service twice now, and each time the meals arrived in good condition and were easy to stack in my fridge.
“Factor’s ingredients maintained a great consistency after reheating. I was particularly impressed by how juicy and perfectly cooked the chicken and fish were.
“Finally, all of the meals were well seasoned and featured delicious sauces that helped the meals stand out above competitors.”
Read our full review of Factor.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.1Meal variety4.2Nutrition5Sustainability3.8Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4Taste4.5Affordability3Pros & cons
- fully prepared meals — no cooking required
- many keto-friendly options
- free nutrition consult with a registered dietitian as part of your subscription
- good flavor and texture after reheating
- flavorful, satisfying meals
- easy to stack meals in the fridge
- not a good fit for multiperson households (only offers single-serve meals)
- high price point
- fully prepared meals — no cooking required
- many keto-friendly options
- free nutrition consult with a registered dietitian as part of your subscription
- good flavor and texture after reheating
- flavorful, satisfying meals
- easy to stack meals in the fridge
- not a good fit for multiperson households (only offers single-serve meals)
- high price point
Product details
- Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
- Menus: Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan & Veggie, Protein Plus, Flexitarian
- 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
- Menus: Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan & Veggie, Protein Plus, Flexitarian
- 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
Most restaurant-worthy
CookUnity
- Price per serving: $11.09 to $13.59
- Meal type: prepared meals
Why we love it: CookUnity’s rotating menu features a variety of global cuisines and seasonal dishes, making it a great choice for those interested in adding more flavorful recipes to their weekly routine.
McGrane said, “CookUnity stands out for its restaurant-worthy flavors. In fact, my husband thought I had ordered takeout.”
The service is also unique in that the meal options vary by location and are designed by chefs in your area. McGrane liked this feature, commenting, “I loved that the meal options vary by location and feature local, seasonal ingredients. I also enjoyed being able to learn more about the chefs that crafted each meal.”
CookUnity offers options suitable for a wide range of dietary restrictions and allows you to filter the menu to find meals that are vegan, vegetarian, keto, or paleo, low in calories, carbs, or sodium, or free of dairy or gluten.
Though availability can vary depending on your specific delivery area, examples of dishes on the menu include:
- Baked Herb Cod with Asparagus and Peppers
- Pan Seared Chicken with Quinoa
- Keto Shepherd’s Pie with Beef
According to McGrane, “The biggest downsides were the clunky sign-up and meal selection processes. Many of the meals were also quite high in calories, which may be a deal-breaker for some people.”
Also, keep in mind that while CookUnity caters to a wide range of diet patterns, the meals are produced in a facility that also processes major allergens. For this reason, it might not be suitable for people with severe food allergies.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.3Meal variety4.3Nutrition4Sustainability3.5Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4.3Taste4.5Affordability2.5Pros & cons
- extensive rotating menu with a variety of meals to choose from
- provides choices for multiple diet patterns
- includes both low carb and keto-friendly meals
- fresh, fully prepared meals
- meals crafted by local chefs
- offers only individually portioned meals
- does not use fully organic ingredients
- not suitable for those with severe food allergies
- extensive rotating menu with a variety of meals to choose from
- provides choices for multiple diet patterns
- includes both low carb and keto-friendly meals
- fresh, fully prepared meals
- meals crafted by local chefs
- offers only individually portioned meals
- does not use fully organic ingredients
- not suitable for those with severe food allergies
Product details
- Meals per week: 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
- Menus: general menu with diet-specific filters
- Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences
- Ingredients: locally sourced; prioritizes seasonal ingredients; sustainably sourced fish, seafood, and meat
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 1
- Shipping: $9.99
- Meals per week: 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
- Menus: general menu with diet-specific filters
- Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences
- Ingredients: locally sourced; prioritizes seasonal ingredients; sustainably sourced fish, seafood, and meat
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 1
- Shipping: $9.99
Best value
Home Chef
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $13.95
- Meal type: meal kit
Why we love it: Home Chef features a rotating menu of meal kits, oven- and grill-ready dishes, and entree salads that require little to no preparation.
Though it doesn’t offer a low carb-specific meal plan, Home Chef features a Carb-Conscious label for recipes that contain fewer than 35 g of carbs per serving.
They also offer meal kits labeled Keto-Friendly. These have no more than 15 g of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting the grams of fiber from the total grams of carbs.
Examples of Carb-Conscious meals include:
- Spicy Chicken Parmesan with Crispy Zucchini
- Sweet Chili Ginger Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Creole-Style Fish Cakes with Chipotle Crema and Corn Succotash
Some recipes use organic ingredients, though this varies based on availability. Many menu items can be customized, allowing you to swap in different sources of protein based on your preferences.
Healthline writer SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD, who tried Home Chef, said she had a good experience with the service.
“The ingredients arrive packaged by recipe in plastic bags, which is really convenient when you’re getting ready to cook dinner,” she said.
It’s worth noting that while the ingredients are grouped in plastic bags, much of the rest of the packaging can be recycled or reused, ranking them high in our sustainability score.
Shoemaker added, “The meals were both really tasty and came together very easily, with helpful and straightforward recipe cards. I liked that the meals were simple, with sauces that added lots of flavor.
“They also offer a lot of add-on salads and sides to stretch the meals further.”
Read our full review of Home Chef.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.5Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation4.5Taste5Affordability3Pros & cons
- affordable
- offers both meal kits and oven-ready meals
- customization options available for certain meals
- family-friendly meal options
- limited vegetarian and vegan options
- not suitable for people with food allergies
- affordable
- offers both meal kits and oven-ready meals
- customization options available for certain meals
- family-friendly meal options
- limited vegetarian and vegan options
- not suitable for people with food allergies
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 6
- Menus: Calorie-Conscious, Carb-Conscious, Protein-packed, Keto-friendly, Pescatarian, Paleo-friendly, Vegetarian, Family, Gluten-Smart
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 2, 4, 6
- Shipping: $9.99 to $11.99
- Meals per week: 2 to 6
- Menus: Calorie-Conscious, Carb-Conscious, Protein-packed, Keto-friendly, Pescatarian, Paleo-friendly, Vegetarian, Family, Gluten-Smart
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 2, 4, 6
- Shipping: $9.99 to $11.99
Best for meal kits
Green Chef
4.7 (22k+) from App Store- Price per serving: $11.99 to $13.49
- Meal type: meal kit
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GET STARTED WITH GREEN CHEF4.3out of 5healthline scoreHealthline’s reviewWhy we love it: Green Chef offers organic meal kits that are nutritious and easy to prepare.
The weekly menu includes 30 recipes, at least 10 of which are keto-specific.
Items on Green Chef’s Keto menu contain around 15 to 20 g of net carbs per serving. Some examples of keto-friendly recipes include:
- Chicken con Queso
- Seared Cheese with Gremolata
- Creamy Paprika Shrimp
Most recipes take only 30 minutes to prepare, and all orders include pre-measured ingredients and recipe cards with detailed instructions. Some ingredients are pre-shredded or chopped, and all are grouped in paper bags, a feature that McGrane liked.
“It helps keep your fridge organized and saves you time. While there was certainly a lot of plastic, I appreciated that each item included a note at the bottom on how to recycle it.
“The Bulgogi Noodle Bowls was by far my favorite dish as the noodles had a wonderfully chewy texture, and the flavors were spot-on. However, the other two dishes were also very flavorful and packed with fresh ingredients and vegetables.
“While some of the ingredient proportions were a bit off, and the timing of some of the steps could’ve been better, I overall think this is one of the best meal delivery services thanks to the quality ingredients and flavorful dishes,” McGrane said.
Read our full review of Green Chef.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety5Nutrition4.5Sustainability5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation3.5Taste5Affordability2Pros & cons
- multiple keto-friendly menu options
- relatively quick and easy recipes
- fresh, high quality ingredients
- generally flavorful and satisfying meals
- certified organic company
- does not offer prepared meals
- can be more expensive than some other services
- multiple keto-friendly menu options
- relatively quick and easy recipes
- fresh, high quality ingredients
- generally flavorful and satisfying meals
- certified organic company
- does not offer prepared meals
- can be more expensive than some other services
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 2, 4, or 6
- Menus: Keto, Mediterranean, Plant Based, Protein Packed, Gluten Free, Gut & Brain Health, Calorie Smart, and Quick & Easy
- 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
- Menus: Keto, Mediterranean, Plant Based, Protein Packed, Gluten Free, Gut & Brain Health, Calorie Smart, and Quick & Easy
- 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 people with diabetes
Sunbasket
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $25.99
- Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals
Why we love it: Sunbasket is our favorite meal delivery service for people with diabetes, thanks to its high quality ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and dedicated Diabetes-Friendly meal plan.
The service also offers a Carb-Conscious plan with meals that include at least 10 g of protein and fewer than 35 g of net carbs per serving.
Examples of Carb-Conscious dishes include:
- Seared Wild Sea Scallops with Chard, Pancetta, and Lemony Gremolata
- Steaks with Roasted Root Vegetable Succotash and Chipotle Mayo
You can also filter the menu for other dietary preferences, such as high fiber, high protein, and low sodium, and select any specific ingredients you’d like to avoid.
Healthline Nutrition Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, who has tried more than 20 meal delivery services, noted Sunbasket as one of her favorites.
“While the recipe booklets can be a bit more difficult to use than the large recipe cards that other services provide, the meals are generally easy to prepare and feature ingredient and flavor combinations that I wouldn’t typically make on my own,” she said.
“It also boasts some of the freshest ingredients, especially proteins. In fact, it’s one of the only services that I’ll order fish or seafood entrees from.”
Read our full review of Sunbasket.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability3Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4Taste3Affordability1.5Pros & cons
- certified organic — uses sustainably sourced ingredients
- great variety of cuisines
- offers add-on snacks and premade lunch items
- creative flavor combinations
- multiple menus and filters to find recipes that best fit your needs
- fresh, high quality ingredients
- relatively high price point
- may not be suitable for people with severe food allergies
- comes with recipe booklets, which can be harder to use than traditional recipe cards
- certified organic — uses sustainably sourced ingredients
- great variety of cuisines
- offers add-on snacks and premade lunch items
- creative flavor combinations
- multiple menus and filters to find recipes that best fit your needs
- fresh, high quality ingredients
- relatively high price point
- may not be suitable for people with severe food allergies
- comes with recipe booklets, which can be harder to use than traditional recipe cards
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 5
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Menus: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Carb-Conscious, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Keto-Friendly, and 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
- Menus: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Carb-Conscious, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Keto-Friendly, and 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 variety
The Good Kitchen
5 (85+) from The Good Kitchen- Meal type: prepared meals
- Price per serving: $12.99 to $21.99
Why we love it: The Good Kitchen offers fully prepared meals that feature seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients.
It has low carb meals, which include fewer than 30 g of total carbs. It also offers keto meals, which contain fewer than 15 g of net carbs.
Examples of keto items include:
- Beef Shepherd’s Pie
- Ranchero Chicken, Eggs, and “Grits”
- Lemon Basil Chicken with Corn & Lentil Fricassee
Healthline editor Kristin Currin-Sheehan tried The Good Kitchen for a week and says she’d recommend it. She cautions that some of the food seemed underseasoned to her, saying that she needed to add salt and that even food labeled “spicy” wasn’t spicy.
Still, she notes that this could be a benefit for those who prefer to adjust seasonings to taste.
“If you enjoy textures, get annoyed at rubbery vegetables, and want to be free to season your food to taste, [The Good Kitchen] is an excellent choice,” she says.
Read our full review of The Good Kitchen.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality4.5Ease of preparation3Taste3Affordability2Pros & cons
- offers fully prepared meals
- offers a variety of meal plans and a la carte items
- free of common allergens such as gluten and peanuts
- high shipping cost
- relatively high price point
- offers fully prepared meals
- offers a variety of meal plans and a la carte items
- free of common allergens such as gluten and peanuts
- high shipping cost
- relatively high price point
Product details
- Meals per week: 6 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Paleo, Low Carb, Plant Based, Keto Friendly, Mediterranean, Performance Meals
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: shipping fees vary by location
Women-Founded
- Meals per week: 6 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Paleo, Low Carb, Plant Based, Keto Friendly, Mediterranean, Performance Meals
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: shipping fees vary by location
Women-Founded
Best gluten-free
Snap Kitchen
- Price per serving: $11.88–$14.67
- Meal type: prepared meals
Why we love it: Snap Kitchen specializes in providing fresh, fully prepared meals, all of which are free of gluten, preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, and artificial sweeteners.
The rotating weekly menu includes many options for those following a low carb, keto, or paleo eating pattern. Low carb options contain no more than 30 g of carbs.
Here are some examples of low carb options on the menu:
- Peach BBQ Brisket with Loaded Cauliflower
- Chicken Burrito Bowl with Avocado Salsa
- Salisbury Steak
The service also uses antibiotic-free meat and poultry, certified humane eggs, wild-caught shrimp and cod, and open-ocean, farm-raised salmon.
During testing, Healthline writer Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, found the meals to be flavorful and easy to reheat, though she noted that “some were a bit too spicy for [my] taste.”
She commented, “Snap Kitchen is a good fit for people who live busy lifestyles. Those following low carb diets and people focused on weight loss would likely benefit from these meals, too.”
Read our full review of Snap Kitchen.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety3.5Nutrition3.8Sustainability2Ingredient quality3.8Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability3Pros & cons
- includes free shipping
- offers keto and low carb meals
- uses high quality, sustainably sourced meat, fish, and poultry
- provides only single-serve meals
- limited vegan or vegetarian options available
- allows you to order only 6 or 12 meals per week
- includes free shipping
- offers keto and low carb meals
- uses high quality, sustainably sourced meat, fish, and poultry
- provides only single-serve meals
- limited vegan or vegetarian options available
- allows you to order only 6 or 12 meals per week
Product details
- Meals per week: 6 or 12
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: High Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: only available in select areas
- Shipping: free shipping
- Meals per week: 6 or 12
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: High Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced
- Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: only available in select areas
- Shipping: free shipping
Honorable mention
Diet-to-Go
- Meal type: prepared meals
- Price per serving: $9.71–$15.20
Diet-to-Go provides fresh, nutritionally balanced meals that are prepared and individually portioned for your convenience.
There are five menus to choose from, including a diabetes-friendly meal plan, which is calorie-controlled and low in sodium, and a keto-friendly menu that provides fewer than 30 g of net carbs per day on average.
It provides limited options for vegan, paleo, or gluten-free diets.
Here are a few examples of low carb meals on the menu:
- Beef Casserole
- Grilled Pork Chop
- Lemon Herb Tilapia
Currin-Sheehan tried Diet-to-Go and had mixed feelings.
“For someone who cooks most meals, I wasn’t thrilled about microwaving every meal, the texture of the cut vegetables, and the over-peppering and under-flavoring of the vegetables.
“I was most surprised, however, on the phenomenal texture and flavoring on the collard greens under the Herbed Tilapia! It tasted like home-cooked Southern greens, and it was hard to believe no turkey leg or ham hock was used in the flavoring.”
Currin-Sheehan also noted that in addition to being underwhelmed by the taste and texture of several dishes, several ingredient substitutions she requested weren’t honored.
Read our full review of Diet-to-Go.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety5Nutrition4Sustainability2.5Ingredient quality3Ease of preparation5Taste2Affordability3Pros & cons
- offers two low carb menus, including diabetes-friendly and keto plans
- meals are preportioned and fully prepared
- provides options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- offers only single-serve meals
- relatively high shipping costs
- limited options for certain diet patterns, such as vegan
- offers two low carb menus, including diabetes-friendly and keto plans
- meals are preportioned and fully prepared
- provides options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- offers only single-serve meals
- relatively high shipping costs
- limited options for certain diet patterns, such as vegan
Product details
- Meals per week: 10–21
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Balance, Balance-Diabetes, Keto-Carb30, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $19.98
- Meals per week: 10–21
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Balance, Balance-Diabetes, Keto-Carb30, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $19.98
How do these meal delivery services compare?
Service (meal type)Healthline score (out of 5)Price per servingShippingLow carb meal plansTrifecta Nutrition,prepared4.2$13.79+• $9.99• $49.99 for Alaska and HawaiiKetoFactor,prepared4.3varies$10.99KetoCookUnity,prepared4.0$11.09+$9.99none; low carb and keto recipe filters insteadHome Chef,meal kits & prepared4.3$9.99+$10.99none; Carb-Conscious recipe label insteadGreen Chef,meal kits4.2$12.99+$10.99KetoSunbasket,meal kits & prepared4.6$9.99+$9.99• Carb-Conscious• Diabetes-FriendlyThe Good Kitchen,prepared3.6$12.99+varies by location• Keto• Low CarbSnap Kitchen,prepared3.6$11.88+free• Low Carb• KetoDiet-to-Go,prepared3.6$9.71+$19.98• Balance-Diabetes• Keto-Carb30How we test meal delivery services
At Healthline, we know that meal delivery services aren’t a small investment, which is why we’ve taken the time to test more than 25 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:
- ease of the sign-up and meal selection process
- variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered
- ingredient quality and freshness
- ease of cooking the meals
- taste
Learn more about how we test meal kits.
Low carb diet 101
Low carb diets involve limiting your intake of foods high in carbohydrates, including certain types of grains, desserts, sugar-sweetened beverages, fruits, and starchy vegetables.
Not every low carb diet looks the same. There are several variations of the low carb diet, which differ in terms of the number of carbs permitted each day.
Generally, a low carb diet involves eating less than 26% of total daily calories from carbohydrates or fewer than 130 g of carbs per day. However, very low carb and ketogenic diets may limit carb consumption to just 20 to 50 g per day, or fewer than 10% of total daily calories.
How to choose the best low carb meal delivery service
Because few meal delivery services are geared exclusively toward low carb diets, consider the following factors before subscribing:
- Diet compatibility: Look for a service that caters to your dietary preferences when it comes to how many carbs are in a meal.
- Menu options: Make sure to choose a service with enough menu options that fit your dietary needs and preferences. While some companies offer low carb or keto-specific meal plans with multiple recipes per week, others may only feature 1 or 2 low carb options.
- Types of meals provided: Some services offer fully prepared meals, while others provide meal kits that require varying amounts of cooking. Consider how much prep you want to do, if any, before you decide.
- Price: It’s important to keep your budget in mind, as well as additional costs such as shipping.
Frequently asked questions about low carb meal delivery services
What is the best low carb food delivery?
Everyone has different needs and preferences when choosing a delivery service. Some folks might prefer fully prepared, microwavable meals, while others might want the ability to add flair in the kitchen with meal kits.
If you’re looking for convenience but still want to stick to a low carb plan, services such as Factor and Trifecta may work best for you.
Everyone has different needs and preferences when choosing a delivery service. Some folks might prefer fully prepared, microwavable meals, while others might want the ability to add flair in the kitchen with meal kits.
If you’re looking for convenience but still want to stick to a low carb plan, services such as Factor and Trifecta may work best for you.
Does Blue Apron offer low carb?
Blue Apron offers one or two meals each week that are low in carbs. These items are labeled “carb conscious” on the menu and contain fewer than 42 g of net carbs per serving.
Blue Apron offers one or two meals each week that are low in carbs. These items are labeled “carb conscious” on the menu and contain fewer than 42 g of net carbs per serving.
Does EveryPlate have low carb options?
EveryPlate does not have a low carb menu, and many of its meals are relatively high in carbs. However, EveryPlate does provide information on the nutritional value of each recipe so you can find options that meet your needs.
EveryPlate does not have a low carb menu, and many of its meals are relatively high in carbs. However, EveryPlate does provide information on the nutritional value of each recipe so you can find options that meet your needs.
The bottom line
Meal delivery services offer a convenient and easy way to enjoy healthy, low carb meals at home.
When selecting a meal delivery service, consider the number of low carb options available, the menu’s variety and ingredient quality, the amount of preparation required, and the price.
To make your choice easy, the list above provides some of the best options.