Factor Meals Review: Cost, Menu, and Is It Worth It?

Factor is the prepared-meal service for people who are done with meal kits. Nothing to chop, no recipe cards: dietitian-designed meals arrive fully cooked and refrigerated, and most are ready after about two minutes in the microwave. Factor is owned by HelloFresh and delivers across the 48 contiguous states.

Factor blackened salmon prepared meal — Factor meals arrive fully cooked; most heat in about two minutes.

What’s on the Factor menu?

Each week you choose from more than 100 meals plus a long list of add-ons like breakfasts, smoothies, and snacks. Filters cover keto, calorie-smart, high-protein, vegan and vegetarian, and other preferences. Expect protein-forward plates such as salmon, steak, and chicken with vegetables, plus bowls and comfort dishes.

Factor grilled filet mignon with creamy parmesan shrimp — Premium dishes like filet mignon can carry an upcharge.

Factor Tex-Mex shrimp bowl — Bowls and lighter options fit calorie-smart and high-protein preferences.

How much do Factor meals cost?

6 meals a week: $13.49 per meal, about $80.94
8 meals: $12.99 per meal
10 meals: $12.49 per meal
12 meals: $11.99 per meal
14 meals: $11.49 per meal
18 meals: $10.99 per meal, about $197.82

Shipping is extra and usually runs around $11 to $14 per box. Premium meals and add-ons cost more. Intro discounts are generous but temporary, so budget on the regular price.

Factor shakshuka style chicken meal — The weekly menu rotates through more than 100 dishes.

Factor meal tray eaten at a table — Factor meals arrive fully cooked, so lunch is ready in about two minutes

Is Factor worth it, and is it healthy?

For busy people who would otherwise order takeout, yes: it is cheaper than delivery apps and far more balanced. Meals are portioned and come with full nutrition info, which makes them a solid fit for anyone tracking macros. Big eaters may find portions small, and the cost is hard to justify if you enjoy cooking.

Pros: no prep at all, huge rotating menu, good diet filters, easy skipping.
Cons: expensive per meal, shipping fee every week, lots of packaging.

Can you freeze Factor meals? Factor meals are designed for the fridge and keep for several days, but many members freeze them for later. Texture can suffer for some dishes.

Factor Caribbean pineapple wild-caught sea bass — Seafood shows up often on the Factor menu.

How to cancel Factor

Log in, go to Account Settings, then Plan Settings, and choose to cancel. You can also skip individual weeks. Make changes before your weekly cutoff, which falls a few days before delivery, or that week’s box is locked in.