7 Best Keto Meal Delivery Services in 2025

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Description: In this video, learn the basics of the Keto diet and whether it may be right for you.

Having keto meals delivered can make following this popular diet easier. Read our reviews of the best keto meal delivery services like Sunbasket, Green Chef, Trifecta, and more.

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Quick look at the best keto meal delivery

Best overall: Sunbasket | Skip to review

Best prepared meals: Factor | Skip to review

Best meal kit: Green Chef | Skip to review

Best for fitness goals: Trifecta Nutrition | Skip to review

Best for families: HelloFresh | Skip to review

Best chef-crafted: The Good Kitchen | Skip to review

Best for one-time orders: Pete’s Real Food | Skip to review

The keto diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. Most people following keto limit their carb intake to no more than 25 grams (g) of net carbs per day. The goal is to enter a metabolic state called ketosis, where your body is burning ketones from fatTrusted Source as its primary fuel source rather than glucose (sugar) from carbs.

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.

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.

Read on to learn about the best keto meal delivery options and how to find the right one for you.

Healthline’s picks for keto meal delivery

We have tested all of the services below, and the testers may have received their meals for free. However, our reviews are ours alone, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of the following services.

Best overall

Sunbasket

Price per serving: $9.99 to $25.99
Meal type: meal kits and prepared meals

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4.4

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

We love Sunbasket’s focus on fresh ingredients, including certified organic produce and unique, easy-to-prepare recipes with bold flavors, such as Chicken Breasts with Olive-Leek Sauce and Sautéed Kale.

Sunbasket’s keto-friendly meals contain at least 20 g of protein and 15 g of net carbs or fewer per serving, and all recipes prioritize healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, and seeds, as well as high quality proteins.

The service also offers some single serving, microwavable Fresh & Ready meals.

“After trying more than 25 meal delivery services, Sunbasket is my favorite for meal kits because of its high quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations,” said Kelli McGrane, MS, RD.

“The ordering process at Sunbasket is easy to follow, and I appreciate how easy it is to find recipes that suit my dietary preferences. The meals arrive on time and in good condition. In fact, I thought the packaging and quality of the meat and seafood was the best out of all of the meal kits I’ve tried.

“While it isn’t cheap, I think Sunbasket is worth the cost if you value organic ingredients.”

However, our second tester, Ren Dias, found it difficult to find keto-friendly meals, although they did enjoy the meals they received. They found the recipes and instructions easy to follow, and their delivery arrived right on time.

“I ended up ordering non-keto-friendly meals, as I was given 11 options, but only one was keto-friendly. Looking back at [my order], there was only one keto-friendly meal available that was also low in sodium and added sugar. Because Sunbasket touts itself as organic, responsibly sourced, quality ingredients, I didn’t expect the low sodium or low added sugar preferences to interfere with the number of meals available.

“However, they only cook about 18 meals per week, so it makes sense that they might not have many meals to meet each of their available diets. They offer eight diets, so even with meals eligible for multiple diets, you’re looking at maybe two or three meals per week tops that could meet your needs.”

Read Ren’s review of the meals they tried below, and see what we think of Sunbasket overall in our brand review.

Chicken and Gnocchi “Dumplings” with Seasoned Vegetables

“This was the prepared meal. The serving size was bigger than it let on. It looked small but was actually quite filling. It came with a note that it was “minimally seasoned” and that you “might want to add salt and pepper to taste.” I added garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes — common spices in my cooking. The taste was still a little bland, but better than other prepared meals I’ve had before. The texture was a little offputting. It was like it had been cooked in a pressure cooker or overcooked, where everything was mushy (another reason why I’m not certain it was “never frozen”).”

Spiced Pakistani Beef Keema with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

“This was a meal kit. Similar to the prepared meal, the serving sizes were bigger than it let on. I was pleasantly surprised with how many leftovers we had! I did not add any additional seasonings or ingredients and was happy with the result. It was mildly spicy — enough that it was noticeable, but my toddler was still able to eat it happily. It smelled and tasted great! The only downside for me was that it took way too long to prep the ingredients, so the overall cooking time took over an hour.”

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli with Avocado

“This was a meal kit. Again, I loved the serving size here! I was able to freeze some leftovers. I will say, though, that two whole onions were way too much. I only used one, then chopped the other and froze it for later use. I didn’t add any additional seasonings or ingredients and was happy with the result, but my husband said it could’ve used more spice and some cheese. This one took much less time to prep, and it was all cooked in one pot. It was made within the time estimate (25 to 35 mins, I believe).

“For me, the biggest downside was the low visibility into which meal options fit my dietary preferences. I assumed all meals that were available to choose from were applicable. However, only the “Picked For You” meals were applicable to my needs. This could potentially lead to people getting meals that aren’t safe or appropriate for them.”

— Ren Dias

Tester images of Sunbasket keto meals.

Photos courtesy of Ren Dias

organic ingredients and high quality meats
our reviewer found the meals filling
flavorful meals with creative ingredient combinations

can be expensive, especially for small orders
our reviewer found the keto options to be limited
our reviewer found the meals took longer than advertised to make

Meals per week: 2 to 5
Shipping fees: $9.99
Servings available: 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
Delivery area: contiguous United States except for Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico

Best prepared meals

Factor

Meal type: prepared meals

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4.1

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

Factor gets our vote for best prepared keto meals for the quality of its ingredients, ease of preparation, large selection, delicious flavors, and freshness.

Each week, customers can choose from at least 15 keto-friendly entrees, plus a wide variety of add-ons, including side dishes, shakes, breakfast, and desserts.

All Factor keto meals are delivered fully prepared and ready to enjoy in a matter of minutes.

It’s a favorite of McGrane’s. “Of all the prepared meal delivery services I’ve tried, Factor is my overall favorite,” she said. “I’ve tested the service several times, and I’ve never had an issue finding meals that sound appealing.

“I find the meals to be flavorful without being overseasoned, and I love that each meal has a generous serving of vegetables.

“I particularly love the flavor combinations and quality of the proteins — even the salmon tasted fresh and wasn’t at all fishy. Plus, unlike many prepared meals, the vegetables are soft without being mushy.”

Our second tester, Kelsey Regan, also enjoyed the variety Factor offered, saying “Factor’s keto menu offered a great variety of ingredient types, flavor combinations, and menu offerings. I noticed a balance of proteins, from chicken to fish to beef, so you aren’t stuck with the same ingredients each meal. They also use a variety of vegetables, from cauliflower to zucchini to carrots, along with keto-friendlt sauces and sources to keep things flavorful.

“I’ve tried a few other meal delivery services, including HelloFresh and Blue Apron. Those meal delivery services focus on cooking and preparation. While they offer a variety of recipes, they do involve more time and effort to prepare compared to Factor’s fully-prepared meals.

“After trying Factor’s meals, I do feel that they are worth the price, especially for someone who is looking specifically for convenience, quality, and a variety of healthy options. The time-saving aspect in itself was a key highlight for me, as time is money!”

Read about what Kelsey thought of Factor’s meals below.

“While I don’t follow a strict keto diet on a daily basis, I do occasionally gravitate toward lower-carb, high protein options. Factor’s keto meal plan impressed me with its wide variety of options compared to other meal delivery services that tend to have limited or repetitive selections. There were plenty of meal choices to select from.”

Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Thighs

“It was just enough for a single meal but not feeling overly full. The spinach and mushroom combination were a nice compliment to the thighs, which were well seasoned. The thighs were tender and the mushrooms were on the softer side.”

Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini & Italian Sausage

“This dish was one of my favorites. The roasted red pepper sauce had a smoky-sweet flavor, and the Italian sausage added the right amount of spice. The tortellini was well cooked and the sausage complimented the pasta well.

The portion felt slightly smaller compared to other meals, likely because the entire portions focus was the pasta and there were no additional sides.”

Truffle Butter Filet Mignon

“The steak was cooked medium-well, but still was tender. Cooking steak to a perfect temperature is challenging to do via meal delivery. The truffle butter was an added luxury to the filet. I love truffle, so this was a great flavor addition. This, with the accompany of the cooked carrots, were enough for a single portion.”

Parmesan & Sun-Dried Tomatoe Chicken Penne

“The sun dried tomatoes paired nicely with the creamy parmesan sauce. The penne was on the al dente side, and the chicken was cut into smaller portions. The side of green beans were cooked well, but the added garlic gloves were slightly overwhelming to the side itself. This was on the smaller, lighter side, for a pasta dish.”

Healthline tester images of Factor's keto meals.

Photos courtesy of Kelsey Regan

dedicated keto menu
variety of keto add-on items
flexible plans offer 4 to 18 meals per week
flavorful meals that do not get mushy after reheating

can be expensive, especially if you order only a few meals per week

Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
Menus: Chef’s Choice, Keto, Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, Carb Conscious, GLP-1 Balance, Fiber Filled, Flexitarian
Servings available: 1
Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: $10.99

Best meal kit

Green Chef

4.7 (22k+) from App Store

Price per serving: $11.99 to $13.49
Meal type: meal kit

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4.3

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

Green Chef earns our pick as best meal kit for its dedicated keto-friendly menu, with 8 to 10 easy-to-prepare entrees to choose from each week.

It’s also a certified organic company, so most ingredients are organic. Additionally, all the ingredients used in the keto meal plan are certified gluten-free.

And Green Chef is family-friendly, giving you the option to receive keto meal kits that feed two, four, or six adults.

“I’ve tried Green Chef several times, and the service consistently provides flavorful recipes with high quality ingredients,” said McGrane.

“To make mealtime easier, many of the ingredients arrived pre-chopped or pre-measured, and none of the recipes took longer than the estimated time to prepare. I also liked that the recipes were creative and different than what I’d typically cook.”

Our second tester, Jacob Moore, said that “Green Chef offered a lot of different types of foods, protein options, and cuisines. My wife and I chose a Mediterranean option, an Italian option, and Latin option.” He went on to say that while Green Chef’s instructions were clear and easy to follow, they took slightly longer than the 30 minutes stated on the recipes as a “beginner to intermediate level chef.”

Read Jacob’s full review of the meals he tried below, and learn more about the brand in our Green Chef review.

“I do not typically follow a keto diet, nor was I following a strict keto diet while trying out Green Chef’s options. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of options that Green Chef provides and how everything tasted.

“The recipes I made required multiple pots and pans, but it was usually only two or three items, so cleaning up was still easy. The most specialized piece of equipment that was required but not included is a meat thermometer.

“Quality and convenience were great, but the trade-off was that the packaging is pretty unsustainable. Items are individually packaged to ensure the quality of the food, but this means that there is a lot of packaging to throw away at the end of each meal.

“We tried three of the meals: Salmon Bulgur Bowl with Turmeric Carrots, the Ancho Chicken Soup, and The Italian-Style Surf’n’Turf. All of them were delicious.”

Salmon Bulgur Bowl

“[This dish] was filling with plenty of protein, but it still felt light. This was one of my overall favorites and one that I could eat multiple times per week. The seasoning was perfect, and portions were reasonable.”

Ancho Chicken Soup

“The Ancho Chicken Soup was similar to the Salmon dish in that I could eat it multiple times per week. The meal felt light and refreshing, especially with the fresh tomatoes and cilantro. This was the only meal that I felt the serving size was a little bit small.”

Italian-Style Surf’n’Turf

“The Italian-Style Surf’n’Turf was great for a date night! We added some extra butter while cooking in order to add a bit of flavor. Portion size on this dish was especially generous. I really enjoyed the steak and shrimp and the cream sauce was delicious. In an ideal world, I would have liked to add a starch. Something like cauliflower rice could work for keto.

“At approximately $13.50 per meal, I think the price per meal is a bit steep. It’s fun to make these, but if I was going to budget that much per meal, I would opt for the convenience of eating out. However, if you want to cook at home more or don’t have convenient access to good fast-casual spots, this could be worth it.”

— Jacob Moore

keto-specific menu option
dedicated keto and paleo menu
8 to 10 keto meal kits to choose from each week
all organic ingredients
good fit for couples and families

fairly high price per serving
offers some keto meals that may be a bit higher in carbs than expected

Meals per week: 2 to 4
Shipping fees: $10.99
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
Delivery area: contiguous United States

Best for fitness goals

Trifecta Nutrition

Price per serving: $13.79 to $15.85
Meal type: prepared meals and a la carte items

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3.8

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

Trifecta is a prepared foods meal service designed to support individual health and nutrition goals with four meal plans: Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Clean, and Plant-Based (vegan).

Its keto-friendly meals contain no more than 10 g of net carbs per meal. You can choose to receive 5, 7, 10, or 14 entrees per week. There’s also an option to add seven breakfasts to your weekly delivery and an à la carte option, which allows you to purchase individually prepared ingredients to build your own meals.

All meals are nutritionally balanced and feature high quality ingredients, earning it our pick as the best keto meal delivery for weight loss and fitness.

Unlike some other services, Trifecta recommends heating its meals on a stovetop, though some selections can be heated in an air fryer, oven, or microwave.

Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, found Trifecta meals satisfying that hit all the right nutrition marks. “[The] meals were tasty, filling, and nutritious,” she said.

She noted that Trifecta recommend reheating meals on the stove, instead of using the microwave, something that helped maintain their texture. However, she found that a few required additional ingredients, such as spices or veggies, to make them more palatable.

“I think it is a good fit for people following certain diet patterns, including keto,” she said. “You can also choose your own meals or opt for a pre-selected menu with up to one ingredient excluded, making it a good option for picky eaters as well.”

We also had regular Healthline product tester Taylor Morelli try out the keto-specific menu. They tried seven meals for the week and found that while they offered a good level of variety, there was room for more.

“Overall, the portions seemed a little small in relation to the calorie counts, and I found myself needing a little snack afterward. The meals were all vacuum sealed which was easy to just toss in the microwave, although three of my meals had a plastic cup of guacamole under the film that I needed to remove prior to heating but this wasn’t mentioned in the instructions.”

They appreciated Trifecta’s packaging, saying that “there didn’t seem to be an abundance of packaging, and I like how it included recyclable insulation and eco-friendly gel packs that can apparently be used as plant food!”

See what Taylor thought of the keto-friendly meals they received below, and read our full review of Trifecta Nutrition.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

“The chicken was a little dry here and I didn’t love the texture of the lupin pasta, but that’s probably more of a keto substitute issue than preparation.”

Teriyaki Chicken

“The chicken texture was much better than the buffalo chicken (seemed to be chicken thighs), but I didn’t love the addition of walnuts, almonds, and sesame seeds. I know keto is higher fat, but it felt like there were other options they could’ve included that were more fitting for the dish.”

Romesco Steak, Veggies with Guac

“The steak was a little chewy on this one but overall, this was my favorite of all the meals.”

Ground Beef BBQ with Mac N Cheese

“I did not like this meal at all. The BBQ beef tasted more like taco seasoning, and I didn’t taste any cheese at all in the ‘mac n cheese’.”

Brisket Burrito with Guacamole

“[This meal was] definitely on the smaller size and needed a little something extra in the burrito, like cheese and salsa. But the guacamole cup was a great addition. It also got a little soggy on the bottom as the juice from the meat seeped out during reheating.”

— Taylor Morelli

Tester images of Trifecta meals.

Photos courtesy of Taylor Morelli

high quality, grass-fed meat and organic produce
offers meals prioritizing protein for athletes and active people
the packaging is recyclable and can be used as plant food
offers keto meals that provide 10 g or fewer of net carbs per meal

our reviewer wanted more variety in ingredients
fairly high minimum number of meals per week
our tester did not like some of the textures

Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
Menus: Clean, Paleo Whole30, Keto, Plant-Based, GLP-1
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 fees: $9.99 for the contiguous United States, $49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii

Best for families

HelloFresh

Meal type: Meal kit

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4.2

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

While HelloFresh doesn’t offer dedicated keto entrees, you can easily adapt many of the meals to fit a keto lifestyle. For this reason, it earns our vote as best for families, especially where one or more people eat keto, but others don’t.

SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, was impressed by how easy it was to choose keto-friendly substitutions.

“You can easily remove the carb source or replace it with a more keto-friendly one, such as cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles. The service also allows you to make ingredient substitutions, such as asparagus instead of potatoes for a side.

“I have done this myself with great success,” she said. “I eat a keto diet, but my husband and children do not. If you choose this approach, try to avoid meals with sugary sauces, such as glazes, which can be more difficult to substitute on keto.”

Candice Abellon has used HelloFresh off and on for a few years. “I think it’s a great option for families and single people,” she said. “It’s definitely cheaper than eating out and in many ways more convenient than making a trip to a grocery store and the attention it takes to think of recipes and source the ingredients.”

She also likes how user-friendly it is. “The cooking instructions are pretty clear and easy to follow, which can make it easier to trade off cooking responsibilities for some meals regardless of the kitchen abilities of everyone in the household.”

McGrane recommends HelloFresh to people new to keto meal kits: “It’s relatively affordable, offers a good variety of meals to choose from, and the recipes are mostly beginner-friendly.”

Read our full review of HelloFresh.

easy to make keto-friendly substitutions for some meals
inexpensive compared with other services
good for families in which some people eat keto, and others do not

hidden carbs in many meals from glazes or sauces
no dedicated keto menu

Meals per week: 2 to 6
Servings available: 2, 4
Menus: Meat & Veggie, Veggie, Family Friendly, Fit & Wholesome, Under 20 minutes, Pescatarian
Ingredients: some organic ingredients
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: $10.99

Best chef-crafted

The Good Kitchen

5 (85+) from The Good Kitchen

Meal type: prepared meals
Price per serving: $12.99 to $21.99

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3.6

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

The Good Kitchen specializes in fully prepared meals made by local chefs. The menu includes a range of keto-friendly options, which contain fewer than 15 g of net carbs per serving.

Each week, you can order 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 fresh meals per delivery and filter the menu to find options free of certain ingredients, specific meal types, or items that provide a set calorie or sodium range per serving.

Because The Good Kitchen uses regional and local chefs, the available meals can vary depending on your location. However, the menu generally provides at least five keto-friendly options each week.

Good Kitchen also uses some organic ingredients, and all meals are free of preservatives, refined oils, sugars, nitrates, and artificial colors or flavors.

Our tester, Emma McElroy, tried the keto menu as they have been interested in trying a keto diet. They reported that “when looking at The Good Kitchen’s menu, there were a decent amount of options for keto meals! I really liked how they had a description at the top of the Keto Friendly tab explaining why they identified these meals as keto-friendly.”

Emma appreciated the filtering options to help narrow down choices for the week, which meant “you can exclude any ingredients you want to avoid and you can sort the meals by amount of protein, carbs, calories, etc. It was nice that I could look at the keto-friendly meals and also add these filters on top of them.”

However, they went on to say that, “I think there was a good variety of flavor combinations offered, but the variety of ingredients wasn’t the best. The majority of the meals offered chicken as the protein, either cauliflower rice or cauliflower mash as the main side, and green beans as the vegetable. They were able to change up the flavors by adding different sauces or spices, but there was not a wide variety of the main ingredients.“

Plus, it wasn’t clear if any Trifecta packaging was recyclable.

Learn about what Emma thought of their Trifecta meals below.

“Overall, these meals tasted pretty good! One thing that I prefer about meals I cook myself is that I can control my own level of seasoning/spice. I’m really sensitive to spicy food, and some of these meals were spicier than I would have liked. I specifically didn’t choose any of the meals that the website indicated were spicy, but I still felt like the Seasoned Ground Chicken was way spicier than I had expected. If you’re sensitive to spices, I would check the ingredients for things like jalapeño pepper or red pepper flakes before picking that meal.”

Lemon Dill Chicken

“The Lemon Dill Chicken was my favorite out of all the meals! The chicken tasted good and had a nice texture. I also really enjoyed the cauliflower mash. The cauliflower mash was a little thinner than traditional mashed potatoes but it tasted really good. The garlic spinach that came with this meal was a little soggy after being heated up, but still tasted very good. I also enjoyed the sauce that came with this meal — it provided a delicious dill taste that brought the whole meal together.”

Beef Stew

“Overall, the beef stew was pretty good! When it came out of the microwave, it smelled delicious, and I was really excited to try it. The one flaw of this meal is that it had way too much pepper for my personal preference. I felt like the real flavor of this meal was being masked by all of the pepper. The beef stew also came with cauliflower mash, which I enjoyed.”

Lemon Garlic Chicken

“The Lemon Garlic Chicken was good, but I wish they had made the vegetable selection more clear on the menu. The menu said it comes with “peppers, onions and grape tomatoes,” but the majority of the vegetables were peppers. I don’t mind peppers, but I would’ve preferred if there was a more even mix of these vegetables. This was the only meal where I felt like the chicken had a texture that was slightly off. It wasn’t completely off-putting, but I definitely noticed that there was something different about it.”

Seasoned Ground Chicken Stir-Fry

“When I looked at the Chicken Stir-Fry on the menu, I didn’t notice anything that indicated that this meal would be particularly spicy. However, I was only able to eat about half of the meal before I had to give up because it was too spicy. I know I am very sensitive to spice, but I think most people would agree that this meal at least had a little kick to it. I wasn’t able to get a good idea of the taste of this meal because it was too spicy for me.

“Overall, the biggest pro of these meals was the convenience and healthiness. I often struggle to cook healthy meals for myself, so this was a great alternative option to many of the meals I make. One thing that I noticed was that after eating each meal, I was still hungry. Since all these meals were between 350 and 450 calories, I did not find them very filling and had to supplement them with additional snacks afterward. These meals would be best for a lunch, as I didn’t find them filling enough for a dinner.”

— Emma McElroy

Tester images of Good Kitchen keto meals.

Photos courtesy of Emma McElroy

prepared meals by local chefs
our reviewer appreciated the detailed filter menu to find keto-friendly items
keto meals delivered fresh

keto options may be limited in some areas
relatively expensive
our reviewer did not find the meals very filling

Meals per week: 6 to 24
Shipping fees: varies by location
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
Delivery area: contiguous United States

Women-Founded

Best for one-time orders

Pete’s Real Food

Price per serving: $16.33 to $23.00
Meal type: prepared meals

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3.5

out of 5

healthline score

Healthline’s review

If you’re interested in trying a keto meal delivery service without committing to a subscription, Pete’s Real Food might be worth considering.

The service offers fully prepared meals suitable for several eating patterns, including keto, paleo, vegan, and AIP diets.

You can mix and match your favorite keto-friendly meals from its rotating seasonal menu to create a custom bundle and can even choose from optional add-ons like snacks, proteins, and kids’ lunches.

Our tester, Shelby Stanley, enjoyed the wide range of protein options, but wanted a few more keto options overall.

Recurring subscriptions are also available, which include a discounted rate for meals.

Shelby said that, “signing up for the service was very easy! The dishes are clearly labeled and the compounding subtotal of your cart is very transparent throughout the process.

“However, it was slightly confusing to understand when I was going to receive my order. Their orders process on Fridays, so when I submitted my order on a Friday evening it was not processed until the following Friday, to be delivered the Thursday AFTER that. In other words, the delivery was not set to arrive until 13 days after my original order submission.”

However, Shelby appreciated how clearly labeled her meals were. “The brand clearly labels each meal as ketogenic, AIP friendly, and/or paleo. The website also has filters to easily toggle between the meals under the labels.

“I also liked that the average serving size was listed at the top of the page, including a breakdown of the average macros, protein, fat, and carbs in each order. Then on a more granular level, each menu item has a picture of the dish that is replaced by a screenshot of the nutrition label when you hover your curser over the image.”

Pete’s Real Food uses organic ingredients when possible, along with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and poultry.

Read on to learn more about Shelby’s experience with Pete’s Real Food.

“Although I do not follow a strictly keto diet, I’ve been an athlete my whole life and therefore heavily focused on my protein intake. I typically try to prepare meat with some sort of vegetable or other side item when I am cooking for myself, so these meals were very in-line with the type of dinners that I would already be making.

“My dishes were very diverse in ingredient options and overall flavor combinations! I really appreciated having a mix of beef, chicken, and turkey as the main proteins across my order. In my previous experience, other meal kit services have heavily focused on meals containing chicken as the main protein, so I was glad to see more options on this service.

“When comparing the meals to my own cooking, I found them to be a little bit more bland than what I usually prepare. However, it is important to note that since I do not adhere to a strict keto diet, I often season my entrees beyond what is advised within the diet’s standards. If you are someone who enjoys more intense flavors, I suggest adding a little bit of extra seasoning.

“Although cooking the package as a whole was very convenient, I found that the vegetables/side items were occasionally over-done by the time the meat was heated to an appropriate temperature. So I did not love that the texture of the side items was sometimes erring towards overdone.

“My one qualm with selecting my meals is that you are required to pick at least 5 items in the mix-and-match bundle, but they only had 5 keto-specific meal options at the time that I ordered. So if you wanted to stick to a strictly keto diet, this didn’t give you much flexibility.

“I am always wary of the overall environmental sustainability standpoint of meal or grocery delivery services, but I think Pete’s Real Food is one of the more conscious brands that I’ve seen. The box and ice packages are clearly denoted as recyclable, making the disposal of the shipping container a breeze. Unfortunately it did not seem like the plastic tray nor the plastic saran-wrap of each meal was recyclable, so there is still some material going into the landfills.

“Although I loved the convenience of the service, the price is a likely deterrent for many individuals. The 5 meals that I received came out to be about $150 all-in, which in my opinion is a steep price to pay for about a quarter of the meals you’d actually consume in a week.

“I know that meats and vegetables are more expensive than many other grocery store items, but these meals ended up costing much more than what I would pay if I prepared them myself (and for fewer servings than home-preparation would yield). That said, you are definitely paying for the convenience with this platform. Having a single-serving, keto-friendly, high-quality ingredient meal fully ready in only 5 minutes could very well be worth the price for busy individuals.”

— Shelby Stanley

Pete's Real Food tester images.

Photos courtesy of Shelby Stanley

provides several keto meals
offers subscriptions and one-time orders
variety of optional add-ons available

expensive
limited selection compared with similar services
menu only rotates seasonally

Meals per week: 5 to 17 mix and match, 5 to 30 paleo plan
Menus: Paleo, Keto, AIP, Vegan
Ingredients: some organic ingredients, antibiotic- and hormone-free proteins
Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
Shipping: varies; $10 eco-packaging fee included
Servings available: 1

Keto meal delivery services compared

Service

Price per serving
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Shipping

Our testers’ takeaway

Healthline score

Sunbasket

$9.99+
—
$9.99

good serving sizes, poor transparency on dietary suitability

4.4 out of 5

Factor

varies
—
$10.99

wide variety of meal options

4.1 out of 5

Green Chef

$11.99+
—
$10.99

great tasting, unsustainable packaging

4.3 out of 5

Trifecta Nutrition

$13.79+
—
$9.99 contiguous U.S., $49.99 Alaska and Hawaii

hits nutritional needs, may need to add extra ingredients

4.2 out of 5

HelloFresh

varies
—
$10.99

great for ingredient substitutions

4.2 out of 5

The Good Kitchen

$12.99+
—
varies by location

convenient and healthy, not very filling

3.6 out of 5

Pete’s Real Food

$16.33+
—
varies by location

convenient, expensive

3.5 out of 5

How to choose a keto meal delivery service

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 simply offer a few 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.

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How we chose the best keto meal delivery

To assemble this list of the best keto meal delivery services, we looked for services that are entirely keto-friendly and those with dedicated keto-friendly meal plans or filters. We also considered:

Cost: This includes the cost of the service’s meal servings plus shipping and delivery prices.
Customization: This takes into account whether the service accommodates different lifestyles and dietary needs to provide variety and flexibility.
Ingredient quality: This includes where the company sources 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 have included our feedback on how we felt about the ingredient quality, flavors, delivery, and more.

Frequently asked questions about keto meal delivery

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, The Good Kitchen, and Provenance 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.

Yes, there are many affordable keto meal delivery services, all of which provide keto meal kits or prepared meals directly to your door.

For example, Factor and Trifecta are two keto meal delivery services that provide fully prepared meals each week, with no cooking or prep work required. Meanwhile, HelloFresh is another affordable keto meal delivery option known for its tasty, beginner-friendly meal kits.

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.

Sunbasket is our pick for the best keto meal delivery overall, thanks to its tasty recipes, fresh ingredients, and extensive rotating menu of keto-friendly meals. Other keto meal delivery options worth trying include Factor, Green Chef, and Trifecta.

Blue Apron doesn’t currently offer a keto meal plan. However, you may be able to modify some of their recipes to make them keto-friendly by omitting high carb ingredients.

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.

Learn more about clean vs. dirty keto.

Takeaway

The low carb, high fat keto diet is a good 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.

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