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.
Trifecta vs Purple Carrot (2026): Organic Meal Prep vs Vegan Kits
Purple Carrot wins this one for most plant based eaters. It is built exclusively around vegan food, so the menu variety and the cooking experience are simply better if you want plant based eating to be your normal week. Choose Trifecta instead if you track macros with real precision or you will not cook at...
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Jun 7, 2026
Marley Spoon vs Purple Carrot (2026): Gourmet Kits vs Vegan Kits
Category Marley Spoon Purple Carrot Overall Score 7.7/10 7.6/10 Price per Serving $9-$12 $9-$12 Plant-Based Only No (veg options available) Yes (100%) Recipes per Week 20-25 8-10 Cook Time 30-45 min 25-45 min Recipe Difficulty Intermediate-Advanced Moderate (plant-forward) Shipping $9.99/box $9.99/box Plan Marley Spoon Purple Carrot 2 ppl, 2 meals/wk ~$11.99/serving ~$11.49/serving 2 ppl, 4...
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Jun 7, 2026
Sunbasket vs CookUnity (2026): Organic Kits vs Chef-Crafted Meals
Sunbasket vs CookUnity, 2026 CookUnity wins on variety and price; Sunbasket wins for organic specialty diets like Paleo or Mediterranean where clean sourcing is the top priority. Reviewed by Eric Sornoso Quick Navigation Overview Scorecard Who Should Pick Each Our Winner Full Comparison Table FAQs October 20 price check: Sunbasket: Meal kits from $11.49 per...
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Jun 7, 2026
Blue Apron vs Purple Carrot (2026): Meal Kits for All vs Vegan Kits
Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Blue Apron: Current meal-kit menu $7.49 to $14.99 per serving; individual prepared meals...
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Jun 7, 2026
Green Chef vs CookUnity (2026): Organic Kits vs Chef-Crafted Meals
Green Chef vs CookUnity, 2026 CookUnity wins on variety and price; Green Chef wins if USDA certified organic ingredients are non-negotiable for your household. Reviewed by Eric Sornoso Quick Navigation Overview Scorecard Who Should Pick Each Our Winner Full Comparison Table FAQs CookUnity wins this one, 9.2 to 8.7 in my scoring. Starting at $10.99...
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Jun 7, 2026
Green Chef vs Daily Harvest (2026): Organic Kits vs Plant-Based | MealFan
Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Daily Harvest: Oat bowls $6.79 to $7.79; smoothies $8.49, protein smoothies $9.49; harvest...
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Jun 7, 2026
EveryPlate vs Trifecta (2026): Budget Kits vs Organic Meal Prep
October 20 price check: Trifecta: Verified seven-meal selection: $112 per week ($16.00 per meal). Continental US $12.99; Alaska/Hawaii $49.99. Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example...
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Jun 7, 2026
EveryPlate vs Marley Spoon (2026): Budget Kits vs Gourmet Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category EveryPlate Marley Spoon Overall Score 8.3/10 8.2/10 Price per Serving $5-$7 $9-$12 Recipes per Week 20+ 20-25 Cook Time 25-35 min 30-45 min Recipe Difficulty Easy (5 ingredients) Intermediate-Advanced Ingredient Quality Standard Higher quality Shipping $10.99 per box; introductory meal discounts do not waive delivery. Checked October 20. $9.99/box Plan...
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Jun 7, 2026
Dinnerly vs Marley Spoon (2026): Budget Kits vs Gourmet Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category Dinnerly Marley Spoon Overall Score 8.0/10 7.7/10 Price per Serving $5-$7 $9-$12 Recipes per Week 15-20 20-25 Cook Time 25-30 min 30-45 min Recipe Difficulty Easy Intermediate-Advanced Max Servings 4 4 Shipping $9.99/box $9.99/box Plan Dinnerly Marley Spoon 2 people, 3 meals/wk ~$6.99/serving ~$11.49/serving 2 people, 5 meals/wk ~$5.99/serving ~$9.99/serving...
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Jun 7, 2026
Dinnerly vs Trifecta (2026): Budget Meal Kits vs Organic Meal Prep
Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Trifecta: Verified seven-meal selection: $112 per week ($16.00 per meal). Continental US $12.99;...
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Jun 7, 2026
