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.
Green Chef vs Dinnerly (2026): Organic Kits vs Budget Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category Green Chef Dinnerly Overall Score 8.6/10 8.0/10 Price per Serving $12-$14 $5-$7 USDA Organic Yes No Keto/Paleo Plans Yes No Recipes per Week 30+ 15-20 Cook Time 25-40 min 25-30 min Shipping Exact current delivery fee unverified before registration. September observation: $11.99 per box; excluded from current totals. Checked October...
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Jun 6, 2026
HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon (2026): Which Meal Kit Is Worth It?
Category HelloFresh Marley Spoon Overall Score 8.9/10 8.2/10 Price per Serving $9--$12 $9--$12 Recipes per Week 40+ 20--25 Min Servings 2 2 Cook Time 25--40 min 30--45 min Organic Ingredients No Some Skip/Pause Yes Yes Cancel Window 5 days before 5 business days Plan HelloFresh Marley Spoon 2 people, 2 meals/wk ~$11.99/serving ~$11.99/serving 2 people,...
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Jun 6, 2026
Factor vs Marley Spoon (2026): Prepared Meals vs Gourmet Meal Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category Factor Marley Spoon Overall Score 8.4/10 7.7/10 Price per Serving $11-$15/meal $9-$12/serving Cooking Required None (2 min reheat) Yes (30-45 min) Meal Type Chef-prepared, fresh Gourmet DIY kit Diet Plans Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan, Protein+ Standard, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Weekly Menu Size 35+ meals 20-25 recipes Shipping Exact current delivery fee...
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Jun 7, 2026
HelloFresh vs Purple Carrot (2026): Omnivore Kits vs Plant-Based Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category HelloFresh Purple Carrot Overall Score 9.0/10 7.6/10 Price per Serving $9-$12 $11-$13 Vegan/Plant-Based Optional (Veggie plan) 100% plant-based Recipes per Week 40+ 10-12 Cook Time 25-40 min 30-45 min Min Servings 2 2 Shipping $9.99/box $9.99/box Plan HelloFresh Purple Carrot 2 people, 2 meals/wk ~$11.99/serving ~$12.99/serving 2 people, 4 meals/wk...
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Jun 7, 2026
Trifecta vs Marley Spoon: 2026 Comparison
Marley Spoon wins this comparison, edging out Trifecta 7.7 to 7.6 in my scoring. The biggest reason is value for people who actually cook: Martha Stewart inspired recipes, a weekly catalog of 30 to 40 options, and pricing that starts around 8.99 per serving versus 14 to 18 dollars per prepared Trifecta meal. Trifecta is...
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Jun 7, 2026
Blue Apron vs Trifecta (2026): Meal Kits vs Organic Meal Prep
Blue Apron delivers gourmet meal kits to cook in 30-50 min while Trifecta delivers USDA organic fully prepared meals for athletes with free shipping and macro tracking.
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Jun 7, 2026
HelloFresh vs Dinnerly (2026): HelloFresh Wins on Recipe Variety
HelloFresh wins for menu variety and ingredient quality with 40-plus weekly recipes at around 9 to 11 dollars per serving. Dinnerly wins on price at 5 to 7 dollars per serving with simple 5-ingredient recipes. Choose HelloFresh if you want a wide variety of recipes and better ingredient quality. Choose Dinnerly if keeping costs low...
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May 25, 2026
HelloFresh vs Sun Basket (2026): HelloFresh Wins on Recipe Variety
October 20 price check: HelloFresh: $13.49 for 2 people, 2 dinners; $11.49 for 2 people, 3 dinners; $10.49 to $13.49 across quoted plans. $12.99 per box. Sunbasket: Meal kits from $11.49 per serving; prepared meals from $9.99. $10.99; minimum order $65. Quick verdict: HelloFresh wins on price and recipe volume. Sun Basket wins on ingredient...
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May 25, 2026
Sun Basket vs Dinnerly (2026): Sun Basket Wins on Organic Ingredients
Sun Basket takes the overall win at 8.6 out of 10 against Dinnerly's 8.0, a close scoring gap driven by organic sourcing, wild-caught seafood, and diet plan structure that Dinnerly's budget model skips. Dinnerly still wins on price, starting at around 4.99 per serving, and on its simple, fast, 6-ingredient recipes. Category Sun Basket Dinnerly...
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May 25, 2026
Sun Basket vs EveryPlate (2026): Sun Basket Wins on Organic Ingredients
October 20 price check: Sunbasket: Meal kits from $11.49 per serving; prepared meals from $9.99. $10.99; minimum order $65. 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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May 25, 2026
