I Tested America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service
Table of Contents:
- Overview
- What’s on the Factor Menu
- Unboxing
- Cooking and Eating
- Customer Service
- The Bottom Line: Is Factor Worth It?
Overview
Maintaining a balanced diet involves dedication and endless prep — crafting a meal plan, shopping for groceries, and then… the dreaded cooking.
That’s where a meal delivery service like Factor comes in, offering fresh and more affordable ready-to-eat meals to fast food and takeout restaurant meals. It’s no wonder that Factor is America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service.
But how does it really stack up against competitors? As a professional food editor, I tested Factor for a week to find out. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know:
What’s on the Factor Menu
At the end of an exhausting day, you don’t even want to look at a pot or pan. So you order in expensive, highly-caloric meals — only for them to arrive a half-hour late and stone cold.
With Factor, I can choose from 100 delicious, dietitian-approved weekly menu options. Their globally-inspired meals embolden you to expand your palate and try dishes I’d only order at a restaurant. From the Butternut Squash & Sage Chicken to the Penne Rosa & Meatballs, each dish was a taste sensation.
And if I want to make life even easier, I can select from 65+ add-ons like refreshing smoothies, cold-pressed juices, fluffy pancakes, egg bites, shakes, desserts, and so much more. The add-ons make it so much easier to control portions for snacks and treats, so you won’t feel deprived.
Factor meals are chef-curated and fresh, never frozen. Other meal delivery services have sent me shrimp with all the flavor and texture of an eraser. On the other hand, Factor’s shrimp is so tender you’d swear you’re dining at a seafood grill in New England!
Factor understands that quality ingredients from trusted suppliers make for good food. Smart swaps like cauliflower instead of empty carbs help me make nutrition-conscious choices without even thinking. Seasonal vegetables add flavor and color to my plate.
Factor has a terrific range of plans, all designed to suit your lifestyle and preferences. They include:
- High Protein — Contains 30g of protein
- Calorie Smart — 550 calories or less per serving
- Keto — Low-carb, high-fat meals
- GLP-1 Support — Perfectly portioned, protein-forward, calorie-friendly meals
- Fiber Filled — 6g+ of fiber per serving to support gut health
- Flexitarian — Balanced meals with veggies and purposeful proteins
Unboxing
Factor meals are shipped in a biodegradable, insulated box with reusable cool gel packs that keep everything cold. You get fresh, balanced, and delicious food that’s super convenient. Honestly, the toughest part is making room in the fridge!
Cooking and Eating
Forget brainstorming recipes, grocery runs, overloaded carts, and endless checkout lines—just to end up wrestling with a ridiculous 20-step recipe. No wonder we default to frozen meals or greasy takeout. Factor erases all those pain points.
Just pop a Factor meal in the microwave and it’s ready in two minutes — no prep, no mess, no cleanup. And because there are so many tasty possibilities, you’ll never repeat meals out of laziness or habit. It’s astonishing how seamlessly Factor fits into our lives.
Customer Service
Factor shops, preps, cooks, and delivers right to your door. And their flexible subscription allows you to pause or adjust your meal plan based on dietary needs or scheduling. Want to change delivery dates, skip weeks, or opt out altogether? No problem. That’s what I call customer-first.
The Bottom Line: Is Factor Worth It?
Everyone’s juggling a ton right now — work, family, and unending to-do lists. Factor’s a delightful combination of fresh, ready-to-eat meals, premium nutritional value, and — ready in only 2 minutes — unbeatable convenience.
If you want meals that are easy, delicious, and cleaner than takeout, Factor delivers — right to your door. Don’t just take my word for it — try Factor and taste the difference yourself!
