The Factor Meal Subscription Serves All Kinds of Diets (Including Keto)—But Is It Any Good? Here’s a Food Editor’s Honest Review

Broccoli and cheddar shredded chicken with garlic rosemary zucchini and leek butter

• Nutrition: 610 calories, 45g fat, 17g carbs, 34g protein, 8g sugar, 4g fiber
• Taste: 18/20

The chicken was super tender, the cheese sauce was very indulgent and the zucchini was shockingly tender-crisp for having been microwaved in a pool of oniony butter. The smell and taste of the chicken portion gave broccoli-cheddar soup. It tasted herby and fresh—no rubbery texture here.

Grilled pork chop and butternut mash with caramelized onions and roasted Brussels sprouts

• Nutrition: 500 calories, 23g fat, 31g carbs, 43g protein, 13g sugar, 7g fiber
• Taste: 17/20

This smelled like an fall dinner party. However, I thought the portion of sprouts was meager, dry and bland. The mash, however, was beautifully creamy, sweet and jammy. That said, I thought it could've used a touch more salt. As for the pork, it had some nice char and a surprisingly succulent texture. I expected it to be much drier, but if you put it on a plate, no one would know you didn't cook it yourself.

Caramelized onion and gouda shredded beef with red potatoes, garlic broccoli and carrots

• Nutrition: 460 calories, 25g fat, 36g carbs, 24g protein, 11g sugar, 7g fiber
• Taste: 17/20

The aromas of the black pepper-kissed meat, sweet alliums and buttery cheese were instantly apparent. The juicy, tender beef looked like what you'd see in a cheesesteak, and it tasted super rich, smoky and savory. (I appreciate the inherent decadence of Factor's meals, but the lack of grains definitely gives keto.) The veggies were a bit watery and bland, and this particular pairing looked like an old-school T.V. dinner or hospital food; for the price, I feel like it should appear a bit fancier.

Smoked gouda and bacon shredded chicken hash with roasted green beans and pearl onions

• Nutrition: 530 calories, 28g fat, 40g carbs, 32g protein, 9g sugar, 7g fiber
• Taste: 16/20

The veggie portion looked tiny to me, but it tasted savory and tangy, sort of like balsamic. The amped-up smokiness of the cheese and bacon was undeniable on the nose the moment it came out of the microwave. On the tongue though, it was a bit more one-note. I did really enjoy the texture of the juicy poultry, wilted-but-not-mushy greens and soft potatoes, though.

Grilled chicken and lemon herb vinaigrette with kale, roasted peppers, green beans and carrots

• Nutrition: 450 calories, 23g fat, 21g carbs, 38g protein, 10g sugar, 7g fiber
• Taste: 16/20

The veggie side was particularly unremarkable in terms of flavor (read: bland and vaguely sweet) compared to the others, although the carrots and green beans still had solid crispness to them. The chicken was certainly herby, not to mention impeccably juicy and soft, but the citrus got lost. The kale and tomatoes were my favorite part; the pairing reminded me of pizza.

Fajita-style shredded beef with queso, honey-ancho carrots and charro beans

• Nutrition: 390 calories, 19g fat, 32g carbs, 25g protein, 12g sugar, 7g fiber
• Taste: 19/20

This meaty main was perhaps my favorite of the lot, despite an excess of moisture compared to the others on this list. (Maybe it was due to the the rather large whole tomatoes.) It was very evenly, deeply seasoned and the beef's texture was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The beans were very flavorful with an acidic edge and a starchy-yet-toothsome texture. I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed the slightly spicy carrots, as I'm usually a carrot hater. But these were cooked well and offered a tasty balance of sweet and savory.