Freshly is a popular meal delivery service known for single-serving, microwave-friendly meals. It is designed to offer convenient food making without spending hours in the kitchen. They provide a gluten-free menu that is fully prepared, never frozen.
On the other hand, we have Sunbasket, a food company that offers meal kits, packed with non-GMO and organic ingredients. They have a cleaner approach to food and provide a variety of different diets which cater to many lifestyle requirements. Sunbasket is a great option for people who want to have fun in the kitchen and explore their culinary skills.
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Freshly
Sunbasket
Let's start with a key difference, while Freshly only offers pre-made meals, Sunbasket has meal kits and ready-made dishes. Sunbasket might be the more suitable option for some people because it allows them to cook their meals the way they want, mixing and matching ingredients.
However, if you don't want to cook, Freshly has more options. They are especially popular meal delivery service for singles.
On the other hand, Sunbasket has plenty of healthy extras. You can quickly find lunch and breakfast options, sauces, pasta, snacks, and even sustainable seafood. This means you can forget about grocery shopping.
You get to choose from ten dietary specific meal plans, along with Mediterranean and Middle Asian cuisine.
On the other hand, we have Freshly with Mexican and American dishes. Freshly is a better option for those who prefer the classic flavor of the food. This company will also offer you plenty of meal plans suitable for people on restrictive diets, like gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, or low-calorie.
As the name implies, Freshly only uses natural and fresh produce to create its meals. Customers get to experience healthier prepared meals without chemical preservatives or artificial ingredients. The produce is usually sourced from US vendors, but it might be sourced from other countries depending on the seasoning.
The website doesn't reveal more information about the ingredients. Expect that everything is USDA-certified.
On the other hand, Sunbasket has meal kits made of GMO-free and organic ingredients. So, we can't really find any complaints here. Not only will you receive hormone-free meat cuts, but you will also eat sustainably sourced fish.
This company is highly transparent about its suppliers, and they put so much effort into providing their customers with organic produce. That's why the Sun Basket is our top rated organic meal kit service.
Freshly uses wholesome, nutritious ingredients, free from artificial preservatives and ingredients when it comes to nutritional value. Some meals are labeled high-protein, while others fall into a carb-conscious category.
Of all the meals we had the pleasure of trying, the lowest contained 290 calories, and the highest was 650. Usually, their recipes have between 500- 550 calories per serving. The fat content ranges from 16g to 36g, while protein content varies from 15g to 43g. All meals feature more than 5g of fiber per serving.
Sunbasket excels in the nutrition department. Their kits are packed with premium and lean protein, organic veggies, and whole grains. Recipes mostly range between 350 – 880 calories. Also, several of their meals can be served in multiple dietary categories, like carb-conscious, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and paleo.
Freshly offers more than 30 recipes, so you won't have trouble finding your perfect match. Their menu is divided into four sections, purely plant, signature collection, freshly fit, proteins & sides.
Even though they focus on more familiar recipes, you can find some global-inspired dishes as well.
On the other hand, Sunbasket provides a more varied range of dishes and a great combination of flavors. In that case, customers can experience different ingredients. They work with an award-winning chef Justine Kelly, so we expect nothing less.
Sunbasket has around 17 meal kits to offer every week, and they usually need 40 minutes to make. When it comes to their microwave-friendly recipes, there are nine to choose from. Their recipes are customizable and straightforward, meaning you can swap proteins or upgrade to specialty meat cuts.
Even though both companies deliver food in plastic containers, they could do better when it comes to recycling. Freshly's boxes, food containers, and cardboard sleeves are all recyclable. However, you need to look for the instructions on their website and whether you decide to recycle or not will mostly depend on your local facilities.
Sunbasket has a specially designed page where they share recycling ideas. Even though their trays and plastic packaging are technically recyclable, we expected more from this company since sustainability is one of their main priorities.
Both companies charge shipping fees, while delivery is limited to the contiguous United States.
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While both services offer amazing food, we have to give Sunbasket a slight advantage simply because it provides both meal kits and ready-made dishes. Their recipes are made of organic ingredients, while meal plans accommodate different eating habits and lifestyles.
On the other hand, if you are more interested in prepared dishes, Freshly has a wide range of recipes you can choose from, but they can also be more expensive. Due to its business model, Freshly might be a more suitable option for singles or couples who have different food preferences.
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