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7.2 Tested Aug 20, 2026 by Team RankingRight

Factor (6 meals a week) review 2026

Chef-cooked single-serve meals that microwave in three minutes — the best prepared-meal service we tasted, at kit prices and above

PriceFrom $12.49 · checked Sep 11, 2026
Per serving12.49 $
Blind taste7.2 /10

Is the Factor Worth It?

Best prepared meal delivery. For one person who does not want to cook, Factor beats every frozen meal and most takeaways. It is priced per person and scored as a meal kit, which is why it sits below the kits it does not compete with.

Factor Pros & Cons

Pros
  • No cooking, no cleaning — three minutes
  • Best-tasting prepared meals we tried; sauces held up
  • Nutrition on every label; keto and calorie plans
  • Meals keep a week in the fridge
Cons
  • $12.49 a meal for one person
  • Single portions only — not a family solution
  • Microwaved vegetables are microwaved vegetables

Factor at a Glance

7.2 Editor Score
Food quality & tasteProduce and protein condition on arrival, portion accuracy, and blind taste scores across six meals.
22/30
Recipe varietyRecipes per week, dietary filters (vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, family), repetition over two weeks.
15/20
Ease & timeActual cook time against the stated time, recipe card clarity, prep already done.
15/15
Packaging & deliveryCold-chain condition, recyclable packaging, delivery windows, skip and cancel friction.
8/10
ValuePrice per serving after the intro offer, plus shipping.
12/25
Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Food quality & taste 30 · Recipe variety 20 · Ease & time 15 · Packaging & delivery 10 · Value 25. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.

Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026

Factor — $12.49

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Factor specifications

TypePrepared meals
Per serving (regular)12.49 USD
Shipping10.99 USD
Recipes per week35+
Typical cook time3 min microwave
Vegetarian menuSome
OrganicNo
Diet plansKeto, Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, Vegan & Veggie
Minimum order6 meals

Why it scored 7.2

For one person who does not want to cook, Factor beats every frozen meal and most takeaways. It is priced per person and scored as a meal kit, which is why it sits below the kits it does not compete with.

Where it loses

Value; single portions.

Still the right pick for

Solo eaters and lunch at the desk.

Factor7.2 · $12.49
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