The Fast Facts
- Our Medical Standards team has assessed over 70 meal delivery services and personally tested over 35 to determine the best options for a variety of diets and preferences.
- Our testers found great-tasting and generally nutritionally balanced meals from every brand they tried.
- We rated Green Chef the best overall organic meal delivery service for its USDA-certified organic ingredients and its commitment to sustainably sourced ingredients.
Sunbasket’s Black Angus Rib Eye and Romanesco meal kit. Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
If you prefer to eat organic but lack the time or motivation to shop for, plan, and prepare all your meals at home, you might consider an organic meal delivery service. From prepared meals that you simply reheat to meal kits that you cook yourself, these services make eating organic easier.
Read on to learn about the organic meal delivery services that consistently wow our reviewers.
Disclaimer: All services tested below were tested by Healthline writers or editors, who received the meals for free. All opinions are our own. Pricing information is current as of publication and is subject to change.
• mostly organic ingredients
• prepared meals
• mostly organic produce
• some organic meats and poultry
• prepared meals
• $49.99 to Alaska and Hawaii
Testers select a week’s worth of meals from multiple menus to get a well-rounded view of the types of flavors and ingredients offered.
As part of our testing, we consider several factors, including the ease of the signup and meal selection process, the variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered, ingredient quality and freshness, ease of cooking, and, of course, the taste. We score them accordingly.
Our Medical Standards and Insights team has carefully researched and vetted over 11,000 products and services. We fact-check health claims, evaluate menus and ingredients, and look into each brand’s reputation before sharing products and services on Healthline.
To choose the meal delivery services on this page, we considered all the services that passed our vetting process. Then, we personally tested some of them to narrow down our list even further. Read more about how we test meal delivery services.
The benefits of choosing organic meal delivery services come down to a mix of convenience, health, and smarter food use.
They reduce food waste by providing pre-portioned ingredients, so you’re far less likely to overbuy or end up with unused produce sitting in the fridge. They also save time by removing meal planning and grocery shopping, while still giving you access to organic, non-GMO, high quality ingredients.
Many services work with smaller farms, meaning fresher produce and support for more sustainable farming practices. Overall, they make it simple to cook nutritious meals at home with less effort and less waste.
The meal delivery services in this article use organic ingredients sourced sustainably, unless otherwise labeled.
Things to consider
There are several factors to consider when choosing an organic meal delivery service:
- What “organic” means to different companies: Some companies source only organic produce, while others include additional organic items, such as eggs or tofu. Others use non-organic ingredients when needed. You can choose the service that most closely aligns with your preferences.
- Diet friendliness: If you’re following a specific diet, choosing a service that offers a wide variety of recipes to fit your dietary needs can be helpful. For example, if you’re following a vegan or low calorie diet, you might look for a service offering plant-based meals or organic meal delivery for weight loss.
- Variety for your dietary preferences: If you’re following a diet like keto or vegan, choosing a service that offers a wide range of recipes to fit your dietary needs can be helpful.
- Food allergies: If you have severe food allergies, it’s essential to ensure that the company you choose has strict protocols to avoid cross-contamination.
- Ease of preparation: Meal services are meant to make your life easier. Some services send the ingredients you need to prepare meals at home, while others ship fully prepared items that just need reheating. Depending on your time constraints, one of these two approaches could be better for you.
Other factors to consider include cost and delivery availability. In addition, you may want to opt for services that use recyclable packaging materials and sustainably sourced ingredients and prioritize animal welfare.
Organic labels to look for
Here are some labels you can look out for to identify if a food is truly organic or not:
- USDA Organic Seal: The USDA has established an official organic certification program. To obtain this seal, produce must meet strict government standards.
- 100% organic: The product is made entirely from organic ingredients.
- Organic: At least 95% of the ingredients in the product are organic.
- Made with organic ingredients: At least 70% of the ingredients used are organic. These products cannot be labeled organic or use the USDA Organic Seal.
Some people may prefer to purchase organic foods because organic farming practices tend to be more environmentally friendly and reduce pesticide residues on crops like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Organic foods may have a slightly different nutritional profile than their conventional counterparts, though more research is needed.
The healthiest meal delivery program depends on individual dietary needs and preferences.
We chose Green Chef as the best organic meal delivery service because it offers a wide variety of meal options that cater to different health goals, emphasizing organic produce and proteins raised to high animal-welfare standards. This makes it a strong contender for both eco- and health-conscious consumers.
Meals for one person, for a week, can range from just under $5.99 per meal to $18.99 per meal, as seen in our comparison chart above. The total cost will vary depending on whether you’re ordering 2 or 3 meals per day and whether you’re ordering 5- or 7-day per week.
Based on our experience, the total cost — including shipping — can range from $150 to $350.
Green Chef is similar to HelloFresh but offers certified organic ingredients. It offers a variety of meal kits tailored to specific dietary preferences.
The healthiest delivery food depends on your dietary needs. Green Chef offers a range of organic, nutrient-dense meal kits, while we chose Trifecta as the best option for weight loss goals. Consider your personal goals and preferences before deciding which one is right for you.
Some Green Chef ingredients are USDA-certified organic, and the brand notes which ingredients in your meals are not organic.
There are many reasons a person may prioritize choosing organic ingredients, including reduced exposure to pesticides, more sustainable farming practices, and potential nutritional benefits.
If you prefer organic food, there are several meal delivery services to choose from. They vary in the types of organic items they provide, the amount of prep work required, and the price.