Green Chef vs Purple Carrot 2023

Green Chef offers three meal plans that are crafted based on specific diets. The first one is the Keto + Paleo plan. Here, you will find a variety of meals that are specially designed for people who try to eat as few carbohydrates as possible and focus more on protein. These recipes are gluten-free, soy-free, and don’t contain legumes. The price per serving is $12.99 for 2 persons and 3 meals per week. For 4 meals per week, the price is $12.49 per serving. If you order for 4 or 6 people, the price decreases with each plan. The Balanced Living plan covers a wide array of dietary options; meat, vegetables, and seafood are included in the recipes. A serving costs $10.49 if you order for 6, $11.49 if you feed 4, and $11.99 if you order for 2. The Plant-Powered plan includes plant-based recipes and the price per serving is identical with that of the Balanced Living plan. Shipping costs $9.99 

Purple Carrot offers 2 plans according to the number of servings you order: 2 or 4. The menu is also divided according to three other criteria that appear as labels next to each meal: Quick & Easy (contains simple dishes that require maximum 30 minutes to be cooked), High Protein (includes meals that have a high content of protein), and Chef’s Choice (these are gourmet dishes that were creatively crafted to please even the pickiest eaters). The meals contain between 500 and 800 calories and are accompanied by all the necessary instructions. The price per serving starts at $9.99, with most meals costing around $12. Shipping is free. 

In this Green Chef vs Purple Carrot price and meal plans comparison, we choose Purple Carrot as the winner since it is more affordable, and shipping is free.

Green Chef’s menu is divided according to the 3 meal plans mentioned above. There are currently 10 meals in the Keto + Paleo menu, 12 meals in the Balanced Living plan, and 9 meals in the Plant-Powered plan. Some of the recipes can be found in more than one plan. The cooking preparation time is different. Some meal kits require only 20 minutes, others around 40 minutes. The menu covers a wide range of diets including Keto, Paleo, pescatarian, vegetarian, omnivore. The company uses quality ingredients. The vegetables are USDA-certified organic. The ingredients are also carefully measured to offer balanced meals. 

Purple Carrot’s menu is divided into 4 sections: dinner, breakfast, lunch, and Plantry. At the moment of writing this Green Chef vs Purple Carrot comparison, the dinners menu includes 8 dishes, there are two breakfast options (Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats and Tropical Coconut Pancakes), 2 lunches, and 4 sweet treats in the Plantry section. The diets this service caters to are vegan and vegetarian since there is no meat on the menu. However, people with other dietary restrictions can also find the menu suitable as it contains recipes that are free of gluten, nuts, or soy. The company doesn’t provide too many details on where they get their ingredients from. The cooking time is around 30, maximum 40 minutes. 

In this round, we choose Green Chef for its quality, organic ingredients, and a larger variety of meals. 

To be able to order meals from Green Chef, you first need to create a subscription. The process takes little time, all you have to do is provide your email address, delivery address and choose a password. The menu is available on the website up to three weeks in advance. To choose your meals, you need to select one of their three plans, then make your choices and add the dishes to your cart. Each recipe features a full list of ingredients and allergens. A description of each meal’s taste, its calories, nutrition values, and the necessary preparation time is also available. You can cancel or skip meals at any time. The packaging can be recycled, there’s comprehensive information about their packaging in the FAQ section. 

Ordering meals from Purple Carrot is easy after you create an account. You simply have to choose the number of servings you want and add meals to your cart. Their meals are also accompanied by detailed nutritional information. After the order is completed, you will receive tracking information by email. You can skip or cancel your meals at any time, prior to the weekly cutoff. The company uses recyclable packaging and offers detailed information on how to recycle it.  To maintain the ingredients fresh, Purple Carrot uses non-toxic ice packs. The gel inside these packs can be disposed of and the packs are recyclable. 

Both companies offer similar services in terms of ordering and packaging. It’s a tie. 

Green Chef delivers Monday through Saturday, from 8 AM to 8 PM, across the US, minus Hawaii, Alaska, and some parts of Louisiana. You can schedule the delivery day. The company offers phone support (Monday-Friday from 6 am to 11 pm EST, and Saturday-Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm EST), live chat support (Monday-Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm EST), and an FAQ section. 

Purple Carrot delivers meals weekly, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Delivery days depend on the customer’s address and how close they are to the company’s packaging facilities. You can reach out to their customer support team by email or live chat. There is also a vast FAQ section on their website. 

Both companies offer prompt and reliable support, however, we choose Green Chef as it’s easier to communicate over the phone. 

Green Chef offers plenty of yummy recipes both for vegetarians and people who eat meat or fish. While writing this Green Chef vs Purple Carrot comparison, our team tested different meals from all their plans. The recipes have different difficulty levels. Some require 45 minutes of preparation; others are done in less than 30 minutes. Some of the meals our experts appreciated the most include Spicy Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry and Creamy Pea Risotto.

Most meal kits you can order from Purple Carrot are relatively easy to prepare. Some only require 25 minutes of preparation, others around 35 minutes, with most being somewhere in between. The recipes are diversified, plant-based, gourmet style. Some of the dishes that impressed our foodie experts were Summer Penne Alfredo, Harissa Glazed Eggplant Stacks, Fettuccine Arrabiata, Kimchi Tofu Stew, Black Bean Burgers.  

Both services offer excellent meals, however, our final vote goes to Green Chef as they cover more diets.