With menus balancing nutrition, portion size, and loads of flavor, these services take the guesswork out of weight loss meal planning. Our experts have tested and scored these meal deliveries to help you find the right plan for you and your household.
Share on PinterestOne of the challenges of losing weight can be the amount of meal planning required to support your goals. Consuming more vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins sounds easy enough — until you need to think up and prepare flavorful, interesting meals again, again … and again.
Enter weight loss meal delivery. In addition to convenience, these services can add variety to mealtime while taking the guesswork out of following a balanced diet and managing portion sizes.
Our list includes services with prepared meals designed to help you lose weight and some that are naturally lower in calories yet pack a nutritional punch. Read on to learn more about our favorites.
Quick look at the best meal delivery for weight loss
- Best overall: Trifecta Nutrition | Skip to review
- Best with dietitian support: Factor | Skip to review
- Best for prepared meals: CookUnity | Skip to review
- Best doctor-designed: BistroMD | Skip to review
- Best plant-based: Purple Carrot | Skip to review
- Best for singles: Splendid Spoon | Skip to review
- Best meal kit: Sunbasket | Skip to review
- Best for special diets: Territory Foods | Skip to review
- Best frozen meals: Mosaic Foods | Skip to review
Disclaimer: Many of the services tested below were tried by Healthline writers or editors, who received the meals for free. All opinions are our own. Read more about how we test meal kits.
Meal delivery for weight loss compared
Type of mealsPrice per servingShippingDiet friendlinessTrifecta Nutritionprepared$13.79+$9.99• paleo• keto• Whole30• vegan• vegetarianFactorpreparedvaries$10.99• vegetarian• gluten-free• keto• low carb• paleo• dairy-freeBistroMDprepared$10.99+$19.95• gluten-free• heart-healthy• diabetes-friendly• veganCookUnityprepared$11.09+$9.99• keto• paleo• low carb• low calorie• gluten-free• dairy-free• low sodium• vegetarian• vegan• MediterraneanPurple Carrot• meal kit • prepared• Meal kits: $11+• Prepared: $13+• free for orders $99+• $10 otherwiseveganSplendid Spoonprepared$9.99+• free with 14 or 21 meals• $12.99 otherwise• vegan• vegetarian• gluten-free• dairy-free• higher protein• higher fiber• low calorie• low carb• low fat• low sodium• low sugarSunbasket• meal kit• prepared• Meal kits: $11.49+• Prepared: $9.99$9.99• gluten-free• vegetarian• pescatarian• paleo• keto• low carb• Mediterranean• diabetes-friendlyTerritory Foodsprepared$11.95+$9.99 to $17.99 • paleo• keto• plant-based• <500 calories• Performance Nutrition• Whole30• low carb• MediterraneanMosaic Foodsprepared$5.99+• free with 12 or 18 items• $9.99 to $19.99 otherwise• vegan• vegetarian• wheat-free• nut-free• high proteinOur picks for the best meal delivery for weight loss
Best overall
Trifecta Nutrition
- Price per serving: $13.79 to $15.85
- Meal type: prepared meals and a la carte items
Why we like it: Trifecta Nutrition earns our vote for best meal delivery services for weight loss overall, as it provides calorie- and portion-controlled dishes that are macro-balanced to help you meet your protein, carb, and fat content goals.
How it works: Meals are fully prepared and contain around 350 to 500 calories and 20 to 40 grams of protein per serving. Plus, each dish features lean proteins, complex carbs, and vegetables.
Most diet meal delivery plans are featured on popular nutrition apps, so you can easily track your intake. Trifecta also has an app that can help you track your meals, workouts, and more.
Each week, you can order 7 to 28 entrees, either with or without breakfast. You can choose your own meals or opt for a preselected menu and exclude one ingredient per week, such as shellfish, mushrooms, or poultry.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3.5Nutrition4.7Sustainability4.3Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste2.7Affordability1.3What our tester says
“Trifecta’s meals are tasty, filling, and nutritious.
“They arrived frozen and were shipped and packaged well. [The meals] require a bit more preparation than some other similar services — they needed to be reheated on the stove — but they are generally very easy to make and may help save time on cooking.
“They were pretty tasty and maintained their texture for the most part. A few required additional ingredients, such as spices or veggies, to make them more palatable. Some also included large amounts of spinach, which became slimy after reheating.
“I think [Trifecta] is worthwhile for people who adventurous eaters, athletes, people with a busy schedule, and those following vegan, paleo, or keto diet plans.”
Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Trifecta Nutrition
“Trifecta’s meals are tasty, filling, and nutritious.
“They arrived frozen and were shipped and packaged well. [The meals] require a bit more preparation than some other similar services — they needed to be reheated on the stove — but they are generally very easy to make and may help save time on cooking.
“They were pretty tasty and maintained their texture for the most part. A few required additional ingredients, such as spices or veggies, to make them more palatable. Some also included large amounts of spinach, which became slimy after reheating.
“I think [Trifecta] is worthwhile for people who adventurous eaters, athletes, people with a busy schedule, and those following vegan, paleo, or keto diet plans.”
Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Trifecta Nutrition
Pros & cons
- gluten- and peanut-free facility
- prioritizes organic items
- offers full meals and a la carte options
- relatively expensive per serving
- offers only single-serving meals
- gluten- and peanut-free facility
- prioritizes organic items
- offers full meals and a la carte options
- relatively expensive per serving
- offers only single-serving meals
Product details
- Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
- Menus: Clean, Paleo Whole30, Keto, Plant-Based
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- 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
- Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
- Shipping: $9.99 in the contiguous United States ($49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii)
Best with dietitian support
Factor
- Meal type: prepared meals
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GET STARTED WITH FACTOR4.1out of 5healthline scoreHealthline’s reviewWhy we like it: Factor is a meal subscription service that delivers nutrient-rich, fully prepared meals straight to your door. It also offers individual support from a registered dietitian, which can help foster health-promoting eating habits to support long-term weight management.
During testing, Factor scored highly for meal variety, nutrition quality, ingredient quality, ease of preparation, and taste.
How it works: Factor meals generally contain 350 to 900 calories per serving. However, its Calorie Smart meal plan offers tasty meals with fewer than 550 calories per serving to help you stay within your calorie deficit goals. A sampling of recent items included Mushroom Chicken Thighs & Wild Rice, Garlic Butter Shrimp and Creamed Kale, and Sun-dried Tomato Spinach Fusilli.
Detailed nutritional information is available for each item. Some meals can also be found on popular nutrition tracking apps, such as MyFitnessPal.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.1Meal variety4.2Nutrition5Sustainability3.8Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4Taste4.5Affordability3What our tester says
“The meals I tried from Factor had great flavors and textures, even after reheating. Each meal contained a good serving of vegetables, and the chicken and fish were nicely cooked.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Healthline Editor Kristin Currin-Sheehan tried Factor’s Keto diet “I’ve seen advertisements about how filling Factor is and so the protein plus cuisine appealed to me as a potential 2-for-1 solution for my chronic inflammation and weight loss.”
Read our full review of Factor
“The meals I tried from Factor had great flavors and textures, even after reheating. Each meal contained a good serving of vegetables, and the chicken and fish were nicely cooked.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Healthline Editor Kristin Currin-Sheehan tried Factor’s Keto diet “I’ve seen advertisements about how filling Factor is and so the protein plus cuisine appealed to me as a potential 2-for-1 solution for my chronic inflammation and weight loss.”
Read our full review of Factor
Pros & cons
- good variety of meals to choose from
- offers free 20-minute consult from a dietitian
- great textures and flavors
- ingredients free of refined sugars, GMOs, hormones, and antibiotics
- offers only single-serving meals, which may not be good for families
- can be considered costly depending on the program
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
- good variety of meals to choose from
- offers free 20-minute consult from a dietitian
- great textures and flavors
- ingredients free of refined sugars, GMOs, hormones, and antibiotics
- offers only single-serving meals, which may not be good for families
- can be considered costly depending on the program
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
Product details
- Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
- Menus: Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan & Veggie, Protein Plus, Flexitarian
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
- Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- 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
- Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
- Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
- Servings available: 1
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10.99
Best for prepared meals
CookUnity
- Price per serving: $11.09 to $13.59
- Meal type: prepared meals
What we like about it: CookUnity provides meals designed and cooked by regional chefs that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, including lower calorie options that come in under 600 calories.
It’s also one of the tastiest meal plans we’ve tried.
However, entrees outside the low calorie options can be quite high in calories and saturated fat, so if you’re looking for prepared meals to lose weight, you’ll want to make sure you’re using that filter.
Our tester noted that some meals had less vegetables than she anticipated, so you might want to keep a salad kit or some frozen vegetables on hand to round out your meal.
How it works: You can filter the menu to find specific types of meals, such as meals that are under 600 calories, that are low in carbs or low sodium. Plus, you can filter meals by protein type and dietary restrictions.
Select items can be found on nutrition tracking apps, such as MyFitnessPal.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.3Meal variety4.3Nutrition4Sustainability3.5Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4.3Taste4.5Affordability2.5What our tester says
“This is the first [prepared meal delivery service] where I genuinely would’ve thought that I was eating a takeout meal from a local restaurant. All of the meals were flavorful and tasted very fresh.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Cook Unity
“This is the first [prepared meal delivery service] where I genuinely would’ve thought that I was eating a takeout meal from a local restaurant. All of the meals were flavorful and tasted very fresh.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Cook Unity
Pros & cons
- features flavorful meals prepared by local chefs
- provides filters for dietary needs, including lower calorie
- provides detailed nutritional information for each item
- not yet available in all areas
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
- features flavorful meals prepared by local chefs
- provides filters for dietary needs, including lower calorie
- provides detailed nutritional information for each item
- not yet available in all areas
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
Product details
- Meals per week: 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
- Menus: general menu with diet-specific filters
- Diet friendliness: keto, paleo, low carb, low calorie, gluten-free, dairy-free, low sodium, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean
- Ingredients: locally sourced; prioritizes seasonal ingredients; sustainably sourced fish, seafood, and meat
- 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
- Diet friendliness: keto, paleo, low carb, low calorie, gluten-free, dairy-free, low sodium, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean
- Ingredients: locally sourced; prioritizes seasonal ingredients; sustainably sourced fish, seafood, and meat
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 1
- Shipping: $9.99
Best doctor-designed
BistroMD
- Price per serving: $10.99 to $14.99
- Meal type: prepared meals
What we like about it: BistroMD is a doctor-designed meal delivery service that specializes in prepared meals to lose weight and other health concerns, including diabetes and heart disease. We like that the program customizes a week’s worth of nutritionally balanced meals based on your goals and food preferences.
How it works: BistroMD allows you to customize your weekly meal plan by selecting from 150 meals, each of which can be reheated and enjoyed.
However, the meals are very low in calories. The meal plans are based on 1,200 calories per day for females and 1,400 calories per day for males. Snacks are available as add-ons and contain roughly 150 calories each. This may not be enough calories for some people.
All plans are high in protein, which has been shown to help reduce body weight, fat mass, and appetite.
The service also includes the option to receive email support from a registered dietitian in addition to free webinars and articles.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety5Nutrition4Sustainability4Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation5Taste4Affordability2What our tester says
“There are a wide variety of meals available, so you can really pick what you’re in the mood for, including everything from savory meals to sweet snacks and shakes.
“Each meal was prepared quickly and was very filling. Because there was just the right amount, I always finished it and didn’t have that “I ate too much” feeling afterward.
“Each meal had a good variety of flavors, veggies, and proteins.
“The taste and texture of the meals were also very good, which was surprising considering they were shipped and reheated in the microwave. I was impressed with their bold flavors, like BBQ salmon, that could have gone really wrong in the microwave but still tasted pretty good.
“The only issue — like you would find in a lot of microwave meals — is the small pool of trapped moisture you almost always find when warming up food. Not a huge deal, but was a little unappetizing when something like green beans would sit and absorb liquid if you didn’t eat it fast enough.
“Overall, I felt I didn’t need to add anything else. Especially with the snacks and shakes, I always had a full meal, even if I didn’t like something on the plate.”
— Steven Rowe, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of BistroMD
“There are a wide variety of meals available, so you can really pick what you’re in the mood for, including everything from savory meals to sweet snacks and shakes.
“Each meal was prepared quickly and was very filling. Because there was just the right amount, I always finished it and didn’t have that “I ate too much” feeling afterward.
“Each meal had a good variety of flavors, veggies, and proteins.
“The taste and texture of the meals were also very good, which was surprising considering they were shipped and reheated in the microwave. I was impressed with their bold flavors, like BBQ salmon, that could have gone really wrong in the microwave but still tasted pretty good.
“The only issue — like you would find in a lot of microwave meals — is the small pool of trapped moisture you almost always find when warming up food. Not a huge deal, but was a little unappetizing when something like green beans would sit and absorb liquid if you didn’t eat it fast enough.
“Overall, I felt I didn’t need to add anything else. Especially with the snacks and shakes, I always had a full meal, even if I didn’t like something on the plate.”
— Steven Rowe, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of BistroMD
Pros & cons
- offers multiple plans for weight loss and health management
- uses wholesome foods without artificial ingredients
- offers email support from registered dietitians
- calories may be too low for some
- higher price point and shipping fee
- offers multiple plans for weight loss and health management
- uses wholesome foods without artificial ingredients
- offers email support from registered dietitians
- calories may be too low for some
- higher price point and shipping fee
Product details
- Meals per week: 10 to 20
- Menus: Signature, Heart Healthy, Gluten Free, Keto Flex, Diabetic Friendly, Menopause, Vegan
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly, vegan
- Ingredients: sustainably sourced fish and seafood, locally sourced, some organic ingredients
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 1
- Shipping: $19.95
- Meals per week: 10 to 20
- Menus: Signature, Heart Healthy, Gluten Free, Keto Flex, Diabetic Friendly, Menopause, Vegan
- Diet friendliness: gluten-free, heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly, vegan
- Ingredients: sustainably sourced fish and seafood, locally sourced, some organic ingredients
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Servings available: 1
- Shipping: $19.95
Best plant-based
Purple Carrot
- Price per serving: $11 to $13.25
- Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals
What we like about it: Purple Carrot is a plant-based meal delivery service offering nutrient-rich vegan meals and meal kits with creative flavor combinations. Studies suggest switching to a vegetarian diet may aid weight loss.
Healthline Nutrition Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, particularly liked how creative the recipes were compared with other meal delivery services. She also liked the generous servings of vegetables in each dish.
The meal kit recipes aren’t the most beginner-friendly, however, and can take up to 50 minutes to prepare.
How it works: Meal options change weekly, and customers can choose the meals they wish to receive, including a mixture of prepared meals and vegetarian meal kits. You can also select specific meal preferences such as High Protein, Gluten-Free, and Less Prep.
On average, meals contain 500 to 800 calories per serving. However, Purple Carrot also labels most items that contain fewer than 600 calories per serving, which can be useful if you’re looking for lower calorie options.
If you choose to receive the meal kits, your ingredients will come pre-measured and in labeled packaging. Purple Carrot also includes a recipe booklet with easy-to-follow instructions, although some people, like our tester, may prefer one of the larger-print recipe cards.
Our tester noted that most meals are straightforward to prepare and don’t require a using stack of dishes to clean afterward.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability3
What our tester says
“I found that Purple Carrot’s recipes were the most unique [of other plant-based meal kits]. I enjoyed the flavors and textures of each dish I tried and loved that the service introduced me to new ingredients, or uses for ingredients, and flavor combinations.” — Kelli McGrane, Healthline contributor
A few meals in particular stood out:
New England “lobster” Rolls: “A creative twist on a classic dish. Used heart of palm in place of lobster meat. As someone who has eaten their fair share of lobster rolls, I was pleasantly surprised at how the flavor and texture hit all the right notes — just what you’d expect from this New England staple.”
Romesco Grain Bowls: “Included pan-roasted mushrooms and butter beans. Again, I found the dish to be brimming with flavor, and I appreciated the variation in textures.”
Spicy Almond Butter Noodles: “LOVED the sauce and the texture of the whole wheat ramen was awesome (super chewy). I also liked the bok choy as I don’t buy it often. My only complaint was that the textures felt a bit repetitive after a while, and I wished that there was tofu for an extra protein boost.”
Read our full review of Purple Carrot
“I found that Purple Carrot’s recipes were the most unique [of other plant-based meal kits]. I enjoyed the flavors and textures of each dish I tried and loved that the service introduced me to new ingredients, or uses for ingredients, and flavor combinations.” — Kelli McGrane, Healthline contributor
A few meals in particular stood out:
New England “lobster” Rolls: “A creative twist on a classic dish. Used heart of palm in place of lobster meat. As someone who has eaten their fair share of lobster rolls, I was pleasantly surprised at how the flavor and texture hit all the right notes — just what you’d expect from this New England staple.”
Romesco Grain Bowls: “Included pan-roasted mushrooms and butter beans. Again, I found the dish to be brimming with flavor, and I appreciated the variation in textures.”
Spicy Almond Butter Noodles: “LOVED the sauce and the texture of the whole wheat ramen was awesome (super chewy). I also liked the bok choy as I don’t buy it often. My only complaint was that the textures felt a bit repetitive after a while, and I wished that there was tofu for an extra protein boost.”
Read our full review of Purple Carrot
Pros & cons
- displays full list of ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information for recipes and prepared meals
- labels menu items that are lower in calories
- creative, flavorful recipes
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
- displays full list of ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information for recipes and prepared meals
- labels menu items that are lower in calories
- creative, flavorful recipes
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
Product details
- Meals per week: 2 to 4
- Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
- Menus: Meal Kits, Prepared Meals, Less Prep, Frozen Meals
- Diet friendliness: vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- 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
- Menus: Meal Kits, Prepared Meals, Less Prep, Frozen Meals
- Diet friendliness: vegan
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $10, or free for orders of $99 or more
Best for singles
Splendid Spoon
- Meal type: prepared meals
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $13.49
What we like about it: Splendid Spoon offers a broad selection of plant-based, ready-made meals, including smoothies, soups, noodle bowls, and grain bowls. Most entrees are also under 500 calories, which may be helpful for people trying to reduce their calorie intake to support weight loss.
Our tester really appreciated that the smoothies weren’t overly sweet and featured ingredients that she wouldn’t typically add, though she didn’t love the consistency of some smoothies.
How it works: Each week, you can mix and match your favorite items to create a custom box. For people trying to lose weight, most Splendid Spoon options are fewer than 500 calories, which can help support weight loss goals.
While the menu is gluten-free, foods are produced in a facility that also processes gluten, which may not be suitable for people with a severe allergy or sensitivity to gluten.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3Nutrition4Sustainability4.3Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation4.8Taste3.8Affordability3What our tester says
“[The noodle bowls] included generous amounts of vegetables and featured flavor-filled sauces that aligned with my food preferences.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Splendid Spoon
“[The noodle bowls] included generous amounts of vegetables and featured flavor-filled sauces that aligned with my food preferences.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Splendid Spoon
Pros & cons
- all items plant-based and gluten-free
- broad menu with variety of options to choose from
- limited options for other diet patterns, such as keto
- offers some items that may be less filling than those from other services
- items prepared in facility that also processes gluten
- all items plant-based and gluten-free
- broad menu with variety of options to choose from
- limited options for other diet patterns, such as keto
- offers some items that may be less filling than those from other services
- items prepared in facility that also processes gluten
Product details
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Smoothies, Soups, Noodle Bowls, Grain Bowls
- 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
- 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
- Menus: Smoothies, Soups, Noodle Bowls, Grain Bowls
- 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
- 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 meal kit
Sunbasket
- Price per serving: $9.99 to $25.99
- Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals
What we like about it: We recommend Sunbasket’s meal kits for people who are trying to lose weight because it offers several menus that may support weight management, including keto-friendly, Mediterranean, carb-conscious, and vegetarian plans.
During testing, the service scored highly for its meal variety, nutrition and ingredient quality, ease of preparation, and taste. In fact, it earned our pick as best overall meal delivery service.
How it works: Sunbasket is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic meal delivery service with a wide variety of nutritious meal kits.
In addition to choosing meals based on dietary patterns that may support weight loss, you can filter the menu to only view meals that contain fewer than 600 calories. This may be particularly helpful if you’re trying to reduce your calorie intake.
Meals include detailed nutritional information, and some can also be found on nutrition tracking apps.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability3Ingredient quality4.3Ease of preparation4Taste3Affordability1.5What our tester says
“Out of all of the meal kit delivery services I’ve tried, Sunbasket’s ingredients tasted the freshest, and I thought the quality of the meat and seafood was noteworthy,”
“The meals featured interesting flavor combinations, and I appreciated that the recipes included lots of vegetables.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Sunbasket
“Out of all of the meal kit delivery services I’ve tried, Sunbasket’s ingredients tasted the freshest, and I thought the quality of the meat and seafood was noteworthy,”
“The meals featured interesting flavor combinations, and I appreciated that the recipes included lots of vegetables.”
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Read our full review of Sunbasket
Pros & cons
- uses organic, fresh produce and responsibly sourced proteins
- offers both single- and multi-serving meals
- includes options for various diet patterns
- does not deliver to all areas
- expensive
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
- uses organic, fresh produce and responsibly sourced proteins
- offers both single- and multi-serving meals
- includes options for various diet patterns
- does not deliver to all areas
- expensive
- not suitable for people with severe food allergies or intolerances
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Delivery area: contiguous United States except for Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico
- Shipping: $9.99
Best for special diets
Territory Foods
- Price per serving: $11.95 to $22.95
- Meal type: prepared meals
What we like about it: Territory Foods offers seasonal, chef-prepared meals for a variety of eating patterns. You can filter for fewer than 500 calories, allowing you to quickly find a large selection of meals that can support your weight loss goals.
Our tester gave Territory high marks for meal variety, nutrition quality, sustainability efforts, ease of preparation, and taste. It also scored well for ingredient quality.
The biggest downside? The price.
Still, if it fits within your budget, this meal delivery service might be one to consider to support your weight loss goals.
How it works: When selecting your meals, you use the filter the menu to view dishes that are fewer than 500 calories per serving. Detailed information on the nutritional content of each meal is available online, along with a breakdown of the macronutrient ratios in each serving.
Territory Foods chefs work in independent kitchens around the country and use locally sourced ingredients as well as humanely raised poultry, grass-fed beef, and sustainably sourced seafood. All meals are free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4.5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability1What our tester says
“I would recommend Territory Foods,” Abellon said. “I think [it could be] especially helpful for individuals or couples, both those living on their own or who might have different needs for their diet than the rest of their household.
“The flavors were really good. It was a good level of salt for me, and I liked the combination and balance of ingredients.”
— Healthline Senior Editor Candice Abellon
Read our full review of Territory Foods
“I would recommend Territory Foods,” Abellon said. “I think [it could be] especially helpful for individuals or couples, both those living on their own or who might have different needs for their diet than the rest of their household.
“The flavors were really good. It was a good level of salt for me, and I liked the combination and balance of ingredients.”
— Healthline Senior Editor Candice Abellon
Read our full review of Territory Foods
Pros & cons
- offers options for multiple diet patterns
- all meals free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar
- large, rotating menu with a variety of meals to choose from
- may be more expensive than similar services
- offers options for multiple diet patterns
- all meals free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar
- large, rotating menu with a variety of meals to choose from
- may be more expensive than similar services
Product details
- Meals per week: 4 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Paleo, Keto-Friendly, Plant-Based, Whole30, Low Carb, Mediterranean, Performance Nutrition, <500 Calories, Pre- & Postpartum
- 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
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $9.99 to $17.99
- Meals per week: 4 to 24
- Servings available: 1
- Menus: Paleo, Keto-Friendly, Plant-Based, Whole30, Low Carb, Mediterranean, Performance Nutrition, <500 Calories, Pre- & Postpartum
- 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
- Delivery area: contiguous United States
- Shipping: $9.99 to $17.99
Best frozen meals
Mosaic Foods
- Price per serving: $5.99 to $11.99
- Meal type: prepared meals
What we like about it: Mosaic Foods is a plant-based meal delivery service that provides an assortment of prepared individual and family-friendly frozen meals. Most of the meals have fewer than 500 calories per serving, which can help support weight loss goals. And the taste of the meals and the nutrition profile pack a punch.
One downside to Mosaics meals may be the cooking time: Mosaic recommends using the oven to reheat some of its meals (some can be microwaved), which can take more than 75 minutes.
How it works: The company has a large menu with more than 50 items to choose from, including an array of pizzas, oat bowls, and veggie bowls. Mosaic also offers a line of oven-ready family meals, which include four servings each.
Most of Mosaic’s meals contain fewer than 500 calories per serving, making it a good option for individuals looking for lower calorie options.
The company provides detailed information on the nutritional value of each dish and labels items that are high in protein, vegan-friendly, or free of specific allergens.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety2Nutrition5Sustainability4.5Ingredient quality3.5Ease of preparation4.5Taste3.5Affordability3.5What our tester says
“Mosaic’s Family Meals were a hit in my household. While my husband and son loved the flavors and textures, I appreciated the plant-forward and nutritionally dense ingredients.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“My meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren’t large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The ingredients seemed to be good quality, my biggest gripe (which I think is due to the meals being frozen) is that everything tasted just a little watery, especially the tofu and vegetables. The exceptions were the pizzas, which tasted like very good frozen pizzas (you definitely would't confuse them for freshly made pizza)"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“The ingredients seemed to be good quality. My biggest gripe is that everything tasted just a little watery, especially the tofu and vegetables, which I think is due to the meals being frozen. The exceptions were the pizzas, which tasted like very good frozen pizzas.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“The pizzas were also interesting in that they’re two servings each. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“As for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn’t always match my expectation. I definitely wasn’t concerned about needing more vegetables. However, a few meals did need a little flavor boost from hot sauce, soy sauce, and/or lime juice. <span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Yes. While it isn't my favorite plant-based meal delivery, I do think it's a solid option for people who want to keep a stash of healthy frozen meals on hand. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“While it isn’t my favorite plant-based meal delivery, I do think [Mosaic] is a solid option for people who want to keep a stash of healthy frozen meals on hand.”
— Kelli McGane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
“Mosaic’s Family Meals were a hit in my household. While my husband and son loved the flavors and textures, I appreciated the plant-forward and nutritionally dense ingredients.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“My meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren’t large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The ingredients seemed to be good quality, my biggest gripe (which I think is due to the meals being frozen) is that everything tasted just a little watery, especially the tofu and vegetables. The exceptions were the pizzas, which tasted like very good frozen pizzas (you definitely would't confuse them for freshly made pizza)"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“The ingredients seemed to be good quality. My biggest gripe is that everything tasted just a little watery, especially the tofu and vegetables, which I think is due to the meals being frozen. The exceptions were the pizzas, which tasted like very good frozen pizzas.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“The pizzas were also interesting in that they’re two servings each. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day.
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“As for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn’t always match my expectation. I definitely wasn’t concerned about needing more vegetables. However, a few meals did need a little flavor boost from hot sauce, soy sauce, and/or lime juice. <span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I first tried Mosaic's family-sized meals two years ago and, with one exception, was impressed. Because the service is listed in several of our roundups, I wanted to give their single-serving meals a shot as well. \n\nI opted to try just their pizzas and veggie bowls since our roundups are mostly focused on lunch/dinner items. \n\nThe meal selection process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the large number of veggie bowls to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing down my selection. The pizza options are a bit more limited, though they were all quite different from one another. \n\nMy meals arrived on time and in good condition. While they aren't large boxes, depending on how many you order, they can take up a decent amount of freezer space. I found that my drawer freezer in my kitchen didn't have quite enough space because I already had some bags of frozen vegetables and prepped meal items for my kids. Luckily I have a large chest freezer in the garage, which was perfect for housing these meals. \n\nThe veggie bowls were easy to reheat in the microwave. I was apprehensive about the plastic film (I've tried other prepared meals where the film was nearly impossible to remove without scissors after reehating) but I had zero issues removing the full plastic film with these. The pizzas took a bit longer (and wouldn't be ideal for bringing to work or school) because they require reheating in the oven. \n\nMy feedback on the noodle dishes is consistent across the options I tried. I was overall impressed by the number and serving size of vegetables included in each dish. I also liked that there was a variety of plant-based protein options on the menu. The texture of the grains and noodles was great. I found most of the vegetables to be on the softer side (though not mushy), with some, especially the green beans, tasting a bit watery after being reheated. However, the tofu was the biggest disappointment. I found all of the tofu to have an almost spongy-like consistency that was super watery when I bit into it. As noted earlier, I think this is due to the tofu being roasted and then frozen. I'd be curious to try a dish where the tofu was steamed instead to see if it would hold up better. \n\nAs for flavors, all of the dishes I tried were very flavorful, though the flavors didn't always match my expectation. For example, the BBQ Mac & Cheese didn't have a traditional smoky, BBQ flavor. It also wasn't very creamy or cheesy. Instead it was quite spicy and had a thinner sauce. Again, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. \n\nThe pizzas were also interesting in that they're two servings each. When I first opened the box, I was surprised by how small the pizzas were. However, once I started eating them I fully understood why: they are VERY rich (in a good way) and I did find that I had about 1/3 of a pizza left to munch on the next day. The Spinach and Artichoke Pizza in particular was one of my favorite items that I tried. \n\n"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">
<span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Yes. While it isn't my favorite plant-based meal delivery, I do think it's a solid option for people who want to keep a stash of healthy frozen meals on hand. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":256,"11":3}">“While it isn’t my favorite plant-based meal delivery, I do think [Mosaic] is a solid option for people who want to keep a stash of healthy frozen meals on hand.”
— Kelli McGane, MS, RD, Healthline contributor
Pros & cons
- single-serve and family meals available
- free shipping for orders with 12 or 18 items
- fully plant-based
- limited delivery area
- limited selections for certain dietary restrictions
- single-serve and family meals available
- free shipping for orders with 12 or 18 items
- fully plant-based
- limited delivery area
- limited selections for certain dietary restrictions
Product details
- Meals per week: 6, 12, or 18
- Menus: Veggie Bowls, Family Meals, Pizzas, Soups, Oat Bowls
- Diet friendliness: vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free, nut-free, high protein
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Delivery area: major metro areas in the eastern and western United States
- Servings available: 1, 4
- Shipping: free for boxes with 12 or 18 items; otherwise $9.99–$19.99
- Meals per week: 6, 12, or 18
- Menus: Veggie Bowls, Family Meals, Pizzas, Soups, Oat Bowls
- Diet friendliness: vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free, nut-free, high protein
- Ingredients: some organic ingredients
- Delivery area: major metro areas in the eastern and western United States
- Servings available: 1, 4
- Shipping: free for boxes with 12 or 18 items; otherwise $9.99–$19.99
How we test meal kits
At Healthline, we know that meal delivery services are a significant investment, which is why 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 signing up and choosing meals, the variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered, ingredient quality and freshness, ease of cooking, and, of course, the taste.
You can learn more about our testing process.
Why you can trust us
Our experts have carefully researched and vetted over 70 meal delivery services, evaluated products from more than 65 different meal delivery brands, and tested35+ meal delivery services.
In addition to the nine services that made our list of favorites, we also considered and tried Green Chef, Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, Diet-to-Go, and Epicured. However, we thought our nine favorites offered the best value for money, most variety, and most complete nutritional profile for weight loss.
We’ve made sure everything we feature meets our standards. We fact-checked health claims, evaluated ingredients, and looked into each brand’s reputation before sharing products on Healthline.
Can you lose weight with a meal delivery service?
If you’re looking to lose weight, meal delivery services can be strategic allies for several reasons, including:
- Set portion sizes: Meal delivery services offer pre-portioned meals with a fixed and known total calorie and macronutrient content. Portion sizes are directly linked to energy intake, so reducing them can be helpful for creating a calorie deficit to support weight loss.
- Adherence: Whether you lack the time or resources, following a diet can be difficult because it requires careful meal planning. Meal delivery services can make adhering to diets like the Mediterranean diet or keto easier by delivering diet-compliant meals or meal kits directly to your door.
- Improved diet quality: Depending on the recipe, meal delivery services can provide meals that are more nutritious than what you might typically eat. In particular, these meals can provide lean proteins and good sources of fiber, like vegetables, to help keep you full. Protein is also important for preserving muscle mass.
What’s more, research shows that exposure to greater healthy food variety — which is the case with most meal delivery services — can increase the intake of low calorie, energy-dense foods like fruits and vegetables, helping support and sustain weight loss.
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What to look for in a meal delivery service for weight loss
- Price: Make sure to choose the meal delivery service that best fits your weekly or monthly food or grocery budget. Don’t forget to consider shipping costs and whether you’ll have to shop for additional meals or foods.
- High quality ingredients: Look for services that prioritize fresh ingredients and use little or no artificial additives or heavily processed ingredients. Some people may also prefer a service that offers organic produce, sustainable seafood, or grass-fed beef.
- Nutritional information: Look for services that offer nutritionally balanced meals or disclose each meal’s nutritional information. That way, you’ll better understand your calorie and macro intake.
- App compatibility: If you use an app to keep track of your calories or macros, it can be helpful to choose a service with meals already entered into your app.
- Variety: Look for alternatives that offer a varied menu, which can help prevent you from getting bored with their dishes. It’s also important that they accommodate your specific diet, be it omnivorous, vegan, gluten-free, low carb, etc.
- Convenience: Whether you have time to do a little cooking or just have a few minutes to warm up and eat, choose an option that meets your convenience needs. This can help you avoid wasting food and time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best healthy meal plan for weight loss?
Trifecta Nutrition is our choice as the best overall meal delivery service for weight loss because of its portion-controlled, nutritionally balanced meals. We also like that each meal contains at least 20 grams of protein and that there are menus to suit a variety of dietary needs, including paleo, vegetarian, and keto.
If you prefer a meal kit to cook yourself, Sunbasket is our best overall meal kit pick because it offers menus to suit a variety of dietary patterns that may be helpful for weight loss, including Mediterranean, diabetes-friendly, vegetarian, and carb-conscious.
Trifecta Nutrition is our choice as the best overall meal delivery service for weight loss because of its portion-controlled, nutritionally balanced meals. We also like that each meal contains at least 20 grams of protein and that there are menus to suit a variety of dietary needs, including paleo, vegetarian, and keto.
If you prefer a meal kit to cook yourself, Sunbasket is our best overall meal kit pick because it offers menus to suit a variety of dietary patterns that may be helpful for weight loss, including Mediterranean, diabetes-friendly, vegetarian, and carb-conscious.
Are meal kits worth it for weight loss?
They can be! One of the biggest benefits to meal kits is that they provide all the proportioned ingredients you need to make flavorful, nutritionally balanced meals at home. You just have to follow the recipe.
For people who like to cook, they can help add variety to mealtime with no planning or shopping required.
If you want to learn to prepare healthy, flavorful meals that support weight loss, they can be a worthwhile jumping-off point and a source of inspiration.
They can be! One of the biggest benefits to meal kits is that they provide all the proportioned ingredients you need to make flavorful, nutritionally balanced meals at home. You just have to follow the recipe.
For people who like to cook, they can help add variety to mealtime with no planning or shopping required.
If you want to learn to prepare healthy, flavorful meals that support weight loss, they can be a worthwhile jumping-off point and a source of inspiration.
How much weight can I lose quickly?
You are more likely to reach and stay at your weight goal if you lose the pounds steadily. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends you lose no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week for sustainable weight loss.
You are more likely to reach and stay at your weight goal if you lose the pounds steadily. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends you lose no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week for sustainable weight loss.
Are pre-made meals good for weight loss?
The short answer is: yes, prepared meals can help you lose weight.
Having diet meals delivered can help take out the guesswork of building a nutritionally complete meal pan. If you’re busy, it also saves making time for a grocery shop.
However, like all weight loss methods, you must stick to the plan to get the best results. Pairing lower calorie meals with exercise can help you lose weight and improve cardiovascular and muscular health.
The short answer is: yes, prepared meals can help you lose weight.
Having diet meals delivered can help take out the guesswork of building a nutritionally complete meal pan. If you’re busy, it also saves making time for a grocery shop.
However, like all weight loss methods, you must stick to the plan to get the best results. Pairing lower calorie meals with exercise can help you lose weight and improve cardiovascular and muscular health.
The bottom line
If you’re looking to lose weight but the idea of planning and preparing all your meals feels overwhelming, you might consider a meal delivery service. There are plenty of good options available, including all the services on our list.
Depending on your preferences, you can choose from meal delivery for weight loss that:
- meet a variety of price points
- support different dietary preferences
- offer easy heat-and-eat prepared meals or meal kits that provide everything you need to make nutritious meals at home