The Fast Facts
- Keto meal delivery can make following this popular diet easier than shopping on your own.
- We reviewed five keto meal delivery services based on taste, nutritional quality, delivery, and value.
- Sunbasket was our best keto meal delivery service. HelloFresh and Green Chef were among others our testers liked.
If you eat keto and want to add variety to your meal planning, meal delivery services with keto menus can make following this low carb, high protein, high fat diet easier.
The keto diet, that high fat, moderate-protein, low carb diet, has most people following keto limiting their carb intake to no more than 10% of their total daily calorie intake. The goal is to enter a metabolic state called ketosis, where your body burns ketones from fat as its primary fuel source rather than glucose (sugar) from carbohydrates.
After testing more than 30 meal delivery services, we found that when it comes to taste, nutritional quality, delivery, and value, a handful of services offering keto meals delivered to your door stand out.
*This information is not a substitute for medical advice; readers would do well to consult a medical professional.
We have tested all the services below, and the testers may have received their meals at no cost. However, our reviews are ours alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of the following services.
- Is it keto-friendly? The most important consideration when choosing a keto meal delivery service is whether it offers keto-friendly options. Many meal delivery services offer paleo or low carb options, but these are not necessarily low enough in carbs to suit a keto diet.
- How many keto options are available? While some services offer a dedicated keto menu with several options to choose from, others provide a limited selection of keto recipes each week. Which one to choose depends on how important variety is to you. You’ll also want to choose whether you want fully prepared meals or delivery kits, where you assemble and cook the meal.
- Does it fit your budget? It’s important to find a service available in your area that suits your budget. These services range drastically in price, from $9 per serving to $15 or more per serving. Make sure to factor in shipping costs as well.
- Does it require a subscription? If you need flexibility, consider choosing a service that doesn’t require a subscription.
- Does it accommodate other dietary or ingredient preferences? Check whether the service can accommodate your dietary preferences and whether the ingredient quality is up to your standards. Many options on our list use high quality meats and some organic produce.
To compile this list of the best keto meal delivery services, we sought out services that are entirely keto-friendly and those offering dedicated keto-friendly meal plans or filters. We also considered:
- Cost: This includes the cost of the service’s meal servings, as well as shipping and delivery fees.
- Customization: This takes into account whether the service accommodates different lifestyles and dietary needs to provide variety and flexibility.
- Ingredient quality: This encompasses the company’s sourcing of ingredients and the quality of those ingredients.
- Nutritional information: We checked whether nutrition labels comply with the keto diet. We also prioritized services that feature healthy fats, plenty of nonstarchy vegetables, and minimally processed ingredients.
- Quality and safety standards: We considered whether each service uses trusted shippers to handle food products, is compliant with food safety and manufacturing regulations set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and lists ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts on a website or product packaging.
- Vetting: We have vetted the services on our list to ensure they align with Healthline’s brand integrity standards and approach to well-being. You can learn more about our vetting process.
- Personal experience: We’ve tested most of these services ourselves and included our feedback on the quality of ingredients, flavors, delivery, and more.
The best keto meal delivery service on our list is Sunbasket. We love its dedication to fresh and organic ingredients and easy-to-make recipes, and our tester praised the service’s serving sizes and flavor combinations.
Some of them are. Each week, you can choose from up to 15 Factor keto meals and a wide variety of add-ons, including side dishes, shakes, breakfasts, and desserts. It wins our vote for best-prepared keto meal delivery.
Many keto meal delivery services offer fully prepared meals that are ready to reheat and enjoy.
Trifecta, Factor, Pete’s Real Food, and The Good Kitchen provide keto-friendly meals designed to save you time in the kitchen and may be worth a try.
The cost for keto food delivery can vary depending on several factors, including the service you order from and the specific meals you choose. However, most keto meal delivery services start at around $10 per serving, which doesn’t include shipping or any optional add-ons.
Several services offer keto-friendly meal kits, including Sunbasket, which is our pick as the best keto meal delivery overall. Many other meal kit companies, including Green Chef and HelloFresh, also offer keto options.
Dirty keto includes highly processed food that a typical keto diet — sometimes called “clean keto” — would eliminate. It still adheres to the balance of high fats and low carbs, but it is generally less nutritious than clean keto.
The low carb, high fat keto diet is a popular option for many people, but it can require a lot of cooking. Using a keto meal delivery service can save some time in the kitchen, allowing you to focus on other things while still meeting your dietary goals.
