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Clean Eatz Kitchen vs Factor: Which One Wins in 2026

Both skip the cooking and arrive ready to heat. The real gaps are price, subscription, and how your meals fit your goals.

Updated June 2026·8 min read·By Clean Eatz Kitchen nutrition team
The verdict

Winner: Clean Eatz Kitchen for most people. You get chef-cooked meals that heat in minutes for about $9.99 each, with 30g or more of protein and full macros on every label. There is no subscription, so you order and skip whenever you want. Factor is the stronger pick if you want fresh-never-frozen meals and a deep keto menu, and you do not mind a recurring plan. If your goal is results without the prep, our build-your-own meal plan is made for it.

How we compared them

Both services are no-cook. That part is a tie. Clean Eatz Kitchen and Factor each send fully prepared meals you heat and eat in a couple of minutes, so neither one asks you to chop, simmer, or scrub a single pan. The differences live elsewhere. Price per meal, whether you are locked into a subscription, how many goal-based plans you can choose, and how long the food keeps in your freezer are where these two pull apart. Our meal prep guide walks through why those levers matter more than people expect.

Here is the one-line version. Clean Eatz Kitchen is flash-frozen, sold a la carte with no subscription, and built around goal-based plans like Weight Loss and GLP-1. Factor is fresh-never-frozen, runs on a weekly subscription you can skip, and leans into keto and calorie-smart eating.

Factor does fresh food very well, and we will give it full credit for that. But fresh means a recurring delivery and a shorter window to eat before quality slips, and that trade-off is the heart of this comparison.

  • Price per meal and shipping
  • Subscription versus ordering free
  • Goal-based plans and macros
  • Freezer shelf-life and flexibility
  • Fresh taste and keto depth

Side-by-side comparison

Clean Eatz KitchenFactor
Price per mealabout $9.99 ✓about $11.49 to $13.99 plus shipping
Cooking requiredNone, heat and eatNone, heat and eat
SubscriptionNone, order and skip anytime ✓Weekly subscription, skip or cancel anytime
Protein and macros30g or more, full macros on label ✓Protein-forward, macros listed
Goal-based plansWeight Loss, High Protein, GLP-1, more ✓Keto, Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, Veggie
Free shippingFree over $85 ✓Shipping fee on every order
Shelf-life Flash-frozen, keeps for weeks ✓Fresh, eat within days
Fresh-cooked taste Cooked, then flash-frozenFresh, never frozen ✓
Keto menu depth Low-carb options on the menuDedicated keto line, 15g net carbs or less ✓

Clean Eatz Kitchen

Best overall

Clean Eatz Kitchen grew out of the Clean Eatz cafe franchise and now ships chef-cooked, portion-controlled, flash-frozen meals nationwide. The headline difference from almost every competitor is that there is no subscription. You order when you want, skip whenever you want, and never deal with a weekly cutoff or a surprise charge.

For weight loss specifically, the macro labeling on every meal does the hard part for you, and the lineup is built around goals rather than one generic menu: Weight Loss, High Protein, GLP-1, and a Build-Your-Own plan. At about $9.99 per meal with free shipping over $85, it is also the most affordable option in this comparison.

"No subscription is the feature people underrate. The best meal plan is the one you actually keep ordering, and lock-in is what makes people quit."

Pros

  • No subscription, order or skip anytime
  • Lowest cost per meal (about $9.99)
  • 30g+ protein with macros on every label
  • Goal-based plans plus a marketplace of snacks

Cons

  • Flash-frozen rather than fresh-chilled
  • Menu rotates seasonally
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Factor

Best for keto

Factor, once known as Factor 75, is a prepared meal service that delivers chef-cooked, dietitian-designed dishes fresh to your door. Nothing is frozen, and every meal heats in about two minutes. You pick from a rotating menu of more than 100 meals each week, and the food is built around protein and vegetables with no refined sugars.

It runs on a weekly subscription, though you can skip, pause, or cancel any week. Plans sort into lines like Keto, Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, and a veggie option, so a specific diet is easy to follow. Pricing lands around $11.49 to $13.99 per meal before a shipping fee that applies to every order, with larger weekly boxes bringing the per-meal cost down.

Pros

  • Fresh, never frozen, with a vivid just-cooked taste
  • Deep keto line with 15g net carbs or less per meal
  • Large rotating menu of 100-plus dietitian-designed dishes

Cons

  • Higher per-meal price plus a shipping fee on every box
  • Runs on a weekly subscription you have to manage
  • Fresh food must be eaten within days, not stored long

Category breakdown

Price & Value

Winner: Clean Eatz Kitchen

Clean Eatz Kitchen meals run about $9.99 each, with free shipping once your order tops $85. Factor meals run about $11.49 to $13.99 per meal, and a shipping fee is added to every box no matter the size.

That gap adds up fast over a full week. Five Clean Eatz Kitchen meals with free shipping cost less than five Factor meals once you fold in the per-box fee. Same no-cook convenience, lower total. For most budgets, that is the clearest reason to start here.

Plans & Macros

Winner: Clean Eatz Kitchen

Factor sorts meals into Keto, Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, and a veggie line, and it lists macros for each dish. That is a solid setup, especially for keto.

Clean Eatz Kitchen goes wider. You can pick Weight Loss, High Protein, GLP-1, Gluten-Free, Build-Your-Own, or Everyday Maintenance, so the menu bends to your goal instead of the other way around. Every meal packs 30g or more of protein with full macros printed on the label, and high-protein eating is one of the most reliable ways to stay full.

If you are using a GLP-1 medication, our GLP-1 meal plan is purpose-built for the smaller portions and protein needs that come with it. Factor has no equivalent goal line.

Flexibility & Commitment

Winner: Clean Eatz Kitchen

Clean Eatz Kitchen has no subscription at all. You order when you want and skip when you want, with no weekly deadline hanging over you. Factor runs on a recurring weekly plan. You can skip, pause, or cancel any week, which is fair, but you still have to remember to manage it before each cutoff or a box ships anyway.

Frozen storage widens the gap. Because our meals are flash-frozen, they keep for weeks, so you stock the freezer and eat on your own schedule. Factor is fresh, which means you should eat it within days of delivery. That makes a busy or unpredictable week easier to handle with food that waits for you.

Taste & Format

Winner: Factor

Credit where it is due. Factor wins this one. Fresh, never frozen meals have a just-cooked texture and brightness that reheated frozen food cannot fully match, and Factor's keto line runs deep at 15g net carbs or less. If a strict keto plan and peak freshness are your top priorities, Factor is the better fit. Clean Eatz Kitchen is chef-cooked then flash-frozen, which is excellent for fast, healthy eating and long storage, but it is not a fresh-off-the-stove plate.

Quick cost example

Run the math on a five-meal week. Five Clean Eatz Kitchen meals cost about $50, and shipping is free once you pass $85. Five Factor meals land near $57 to $70, plus a shipping fee on every box. That is a real weekly difference for the same heat-and-eat convenience. Pricing verified June 2026 from public menus and current Factor rates.

Key takeaways

  • Both services are fully no-cook, so the choice comes down to price, plans, and format.
  • Clean Eatz Kitchen runs about $9.99 per meal with free shipping over $85 and no subscription.
  • Factor runs about $11.49 to $13.99 per meal on a weekly subscription, plus a shipping fee every box.
  • Clean Eatz Kitchen offers more goal-based plans, including Weight Loss and GLP-1, with 30g or more of protein per meal.
  • Pick Factor if you want fresh-never-frozen meals and a deep dedicated keto line.

Who should choose which

Choose Clean Eatz Kitchen if
  • You want the lower per-meal price with free shipping over $85
  • You want goal-based plans like Weight Loss, GLP-1, or High Protein
  • You want no subscription and food that keeps in the freezer
Choose Factor if
  • You prefer fresh, never frozen meals over flash-frozen
  • You want a deep dedicated keto line at 15g net carbs or less
  • A recurring weekly subscription fits your routine just fine

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clean Eatz Kitchen cheaper than Factor?

Usually, yes. Clean Eatz Kitchen meals run about $9.99 each with free shipping once you pass $85. Factor meals run about $11.49 to $13.99 each, and a shipping fee is added to every box. Across a full week, the gap adds up for the same heat-and-eat convenience.

Do you have to cook either service?

No, both are no-cook. Clean Eatz Kitchen and Factor each send fully prepared meals that heat in a couple of minutes. The difference is format. Clean Eatz Kitchen is flash-frozen and keeps for weeks, while Factor is fresh and should be eaten within days of delivery.

Does Factor require a subscription?

Yes. Factor runs on a weekly subscription, though you can skip, pause, or cancel any week before the cutoff. Clean Eatz Kitchen has no subscription at all, so you order when you want and skip anytime with no weekly deadline to manage.

Are Clean Eatz Kitchen meals fresh or frozen?

They are chef-cooked, then flash-frozen to lock in quality and make storage easy. You heat one whenever you want a healthy meal fast. Factor meals are fresh, never frozen, which means vivid taste vivid but should be eaten within a few days of delivery.

Which is better for weight loss?

Clean Eatz Kitchen, for most people. Every meal lists full macros and packs 30g or more of protein, which helps with fullness. We also offer goal-based plans like Weight Loss and GLP-1. Factor leans toward keto and calorie-smart eating instead.

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By Clean Eatz Kitchen nutrition team

These comparisons use each service's published pricing, menus, and nutrition labels. We do not take payment for placement.