Eric Sornoso
Eric Sornoso is the co-founder and lead reviewer at MealFan. Since 2018 he has personally tested and cooked meals from more than 50 meal delivery services across the U.S., evaluating every box on ingredient quality, portion size, prep time, and true cost per serving. His comparisons are based on side-by-side testing — ordering both services in the same week, cooking the same number of meals, and tracking every detail. Eric's work has helped hundreds of thousands of home cooks find the right meal kit for their household.
5 Best HelloFresh Alternatives (2026): We Tested Them All
Our Top Pick CookUnity, The Best Alternative 80+ chef-crafted meals per week, fully prepared, no cooking. Ships nationwide. Starting at $10.99/meal. Try CookUnity Free → Quick verdict (June 2026) The best overall HelloFresh alternative is Home Chef, similar price with more recipe flexibility and larger portions. Choose EveryPlate to spend the least (about $5/serving), Green...
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Apr 14, 2023
Best Meal Kits for Large Families 2026: Complete Guide
By Eric Sornoso · 7 min read Updated June 2026 How We Ranked These Services (2026) Our team has tested 20+ meal kit services for large families over 250+ orders and 4 years. Rankings are based on: food quality (taste + freshness, 30%), value (price vs. what you get, 25%), menu variety (diet options +...
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Apr 9, 2023
Best Purple Carrot Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($9-11/serving)
Our Top Pick CookUnity, Best Prepared Meal Alternative 80+ chef-crafted meals per week, fully prepared, no cooking. Ships nationwide. Starting at $10.99/meal. Try CookUnity Free → Best Purple Carrot Alternatives in 2026 Purple Carrot is the only major meal kit delivery service built entirely around vegan cooking. Every recipe, every week, uses 100% plant-based ingredients,...
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May 13, 2023
Best Diet-to-Go Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($9-12/meal)
Read our full review of Best Diet-to-Go Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($9-12/meal) — pricing, taste tests, and real photos.
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May 13, 2023
Best BistroMD Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($9-11/meal)
Read our full review of Best BistroMD Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($9-11/meal) — pricing, taste tests, and real photos.
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May 7, 2023
Best Factor Alternatives (2026): 5 Better Picks Tested
Our Top Pick CookUnity, The Best Alternative 80+ chef-crafted meals per week, fully prepared, no cooking. Ships nationwide. Starting at $10.99/meal. Try CookUnity Free → If you want a premium chef-sourced kitchen in New England: Feast & Fettle ships fully cooked, restaurant-caliber meals from Rhode Island. Updated June 12, 2026 Why Are People Looking for...
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May 7, 2023
Best Daily Harvest Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($8-12/item)
Our Top Pick CookUnity, Best Prepared Meal Alternative 80+ chef-crafted meals per week, fully prepared, no cooking. Ships nationwide. Starting at $10.99/meal. Try CookUnity Free → Updated June 12, 2026 Why People Look for Daily Harvest Alternatives in 2026 Daily Harvest's most common complaints: it's not filling enough for main meals (smoothies and bowls aren't...
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May 7, 2023
Best Hungryroot Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($8-10/serving)
Read our full review of Best Hungryroot Alternatives (2026): Same Quality for Less ($8-10/serving) — pricing, taste tests, and real photos.
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May 7, 2023
5 Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services (2026): Celiac-Safe & Tested
Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery CookUnity is the best gluten-free meal delivery in 2026 with clearly labeled GF chef-made options. Factor is the best no-cook GF option. Green Chef is best for USDA organic GF. Tested by Eric Sornoso, Verified June 2026 2026 Rankings Jump to any pick 01CookUnityEditor's Choice Best Overall 02Green Chef Best USDA...
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Apr 8, 2023
7 Best Low-Sodium Meal Kits (2026): Tested & Ranked
By Eric Sornoso · 10 min read Updated June 2026 Service Score Price/Meal Best For Sunbasket 7.8/10 $11-$14 Dietitian-designed low-sodium Green Chef 7.3/10 $12-$14 Organic, heart-healthy recipes Factor 7.8/10 $11-$15 Low-sodium prepared meals Home Chef 7.8/10 $9-$11 Calorie-aware recipe filters How We Ranked These Services (2026) Our team has tested 15+ low-sodium meal delivery services...
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Mar 28, 2023
