I've Tested Too Many Vegan Meal Kits. These Are the Ones I'd Actually Order

I've been a vegetarian who often prepares and eats vegan meals for 21 years. During that time, I've learned that it's hard to get plant-based dishes right, either by relying too much or too little on spice or simply throwing bland tofu into a dish and calling it a day. When I started testing vegan meal kits for CNET, I expected a lot of what I just described, and while some services met those expectations, others surprisingly exceeded them.

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Why we like it: Most vegan meal delivery services offer a range of prices, which can make budgeting difficult. We like that Mosaic Foods bowls are one price: $12 per serving. Plus, among all the services we tried, it offers the widest selection of frozen, prepared vegan meals that can be microwaved for a few minutes or heated in a pan on the stove. Though frozen, these meals still tasted fresh and weren’t too spicy or salty, unlike some vegan dishes.

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Pros

About 24 vegan meals available each week

Around five family vegan meals available weekly

Straightforward $12 per serving

Family meals are about $6 per serving

Can be heated up in minutes

Delicious and tastes fresh despite being frozen

Packaging can be separated for recycling

Cons

$12 per serving is not the most affordable option

Shipping costs $10 for orders with less than 12 items

8.4/10 CNET Score

Why we like it: When choosing the best vegan meal kit, it came down to Green Chef and Purple Carrot. However, Green Chef took the lead because, in my opinion, it offered the best-tasting vegan meal kits. At $14 per serving, Green Chef offers about four USDA-certified organic vegan meal kits weekly and provides keto, calorie-smart, gluten-free (about 4-5 meals per week) and high-protein (2-7 meals per week) kits. For vegan families, there are about four kits per week for up to six people.

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Pros

Tastes the best out of all the vegan meal kits tested

USDA-certified organic

Offers about four kits weekly for families up to six people

Recycling information is clear

Recipes were easy to make

Cons

More expensive at $12 per serving

Only offers about four vegan meal kits per week

Shipping is $11 after the first order

7.8/10 CNET Score

Why we like it: For this testing, I tried Splendid Spoon’s 5-Day Detox, which included vegan, gluten-free soups, smoothies, dishes and wellness shots. The brand also offers a variety of noodle dishes and bowls. While I did not follow the detox plan, I did try all of the included recipes and would say that Splendid Spoon offers tasty, healthy soups and smoothies for vegans. Senior Home and Kitchen Editor David Watsky thought the same after testing the service over the past few years.

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Pros

Vegan and gluten-free

Around 30 vegan options per week

Meals are easy to microwave in minutes

Cons

More expensive at $10-13 per serving

Offers more smoothie and soup options than heartier meals

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Why we like it: As I’m not a flexitarian, I relied on our senior home and kitchen editor’s testing for this one. After testing the service as a meat-eater, he concluded, “If you want vegan meal kits with the occasional meat or fish recipe thrown in, Sunbasket is the best option. The service isn't cheap, but Sunbasket's ingredients are mostly organic, and the weekly menu sports some of the most interesting and inventive recipes of any meal kit service I've tested.”

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Pros

8-12 gluten-free meals per week

Mostly organic

Families can get about 2 meals per week up to 4 servings

Cons

Only 1-2 vegan options per week

Can get expensive at up to $18 per serving

Shipping is an extra $10 per box after the first order

8.2/10 CNET Score

Why we like it: If you’re looking for fresh vegan meals, you can’t go wrong with Thistle. While it can be more pricey at $13 to $17 per serving, the service offers about 18 vegan meals per week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. Thistle also has some meat-based lunches and dinners. All of its offerings are gluten- and dairy-free. It delivers once or twice per week, depending on your plan.

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Pros

Fresh, pre-made meals

All gluten-free, dairy-free offerings

Some meat options for lunch or dinner

Snacks and desserts offered

Ice pack and delivery bag are reusable for future orders

Delivery as low as $5, but it depends on location

Cons

More expensive at $13-17 per serving

Only delivers to certain areas on the East Coast, West Coast and Chicago metropolitan area

I've Tested Too Many Vegan Meal Kits. These Are the Ones I'd Actually Order

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After spending about a year testing a variety of vegan meal delivery services in my own kitchen, I can safely say that the companies that made this list have delicious offerings that are worth your money and time (and they'll even save you time in the kitchen).

What's the best vegan meal delivery service overall?

Mosaic Foods earns the top spot as the best vegan meal delivery service overall -- a distinction our Senior Home and Kitchen Editor David Watsky has stood behind since the brand launched six years ago. The reason is straightforward: a wide variety of meals, a flat $12-per-serving price, great taste, and simple prep, whether you're using the microwave or stovetop.

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About 24 vegan meals available each week

Around five family vegan meals available weekly

Straightforward $12 per serving

Family meals are about $6 per serving

Can be heated up in minutes

Delicious and tastes fresh despite being frozen

Packaging can be separated for recycling

Cons

$12 per serving is not the most affordable option

Shipping costs $10 for orders with less than 12 items

Why we like it: Most vegan meal delivery services offer a range of prices, which can make budgeting difficult. We like that Mosaic Foods bowls are one price: $12 per serving. Plus, among all the services we tried, it offers the widest selection of frozen, prepared vegan meals that can be microwaved for a few minutes or heated in a pan on the stove. Though frozen, these meals still tasted fresh and weren’t too spicy or salty, unlike some vegan dishes.

Mosaic Foods also offers family meals that are four servings, and the price comes out to about $6 per serving. There are five vegan family meals available and seven vegetarian meals.

Who is it best for: Mosaic Foods is best for vegans who want to save time with prepared, frozen meals that just need to be microwaved or heated on the stove. Additional diets offered by Mosaic Foods include vegetarian, no added sugar, lower carb and lower sugar. Several family meals with four servings are also available each week.

If you're concerned about eco-friendliness, Mosaic Foods' packaging lets you easily peel the plastic liner off your meal’s cardboard tray, making recycling easier. However, the plastic may need to be recycled in-store.

Who should not get it: Though having one price, $12 per serving, is helpful, it’s not affordable for every budget. Also, if you prefer fresh food over frozen, this wouldn’t be the service for you. For fresh food, Thistle would be better. If you’re looking for prepared vegan family meals and want more than five options, another service may be a better fit.

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Pros

Tastes the best out of all the vegan meal kits tested

USDA-certified organic

Offers about four kits weekly for families up to six people

Recycling information is clear

Recipes were easy to make

Cons

More expensive at $12 per serving

Only offers about four vegan meal kits per week

Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it: When choosing the best vegan meal kit, it came down to Green Chef and Purple Carrot. However, Green Chef took the lead because, in my opinion, it offered the best-tasting vegan meal kits. At $14 per serving, Green Chef offers about four USDA-certified organic vegan meal kits weekly and provides keto, calorie-smart, gluten-free (about 4-5 meals per week) and high-protein (2-7 meals per week) kits. For vegan families, there are about four kits per week for up to six people.

Who is it best for: I would recommend Green Chef to vegans who want organic food and are looking for four meal kits or fewer per week. These kits would also be good for families of up to six people. Those looking for gluten-free or high-protein kits can also find several options. In terms of eco-friendliness, I appreciated that the meal kits came in paper bags and that additional packaging was labeled with recycling information and a link to nearby drop-off locations.

Who should not get it: $14 per serving isn’t cheap, so Green Chef may not be within some people's budgets. It also doesn’t offer the most variety of vegan meal kits per week, but its recipes tasted the best. For more variety, try Purple Carrot, which has about 17 vegan meal kits per week.

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Pros

Vegan and gluten-free

Around 30 vegan options per week

Meals are easy to microwave in minutes

Cons

More expensive at $10-13 per serving

Offers more smoothie and soup options than heartier meals

Free shipping applies only when you buy 10+ units, is otherwise $12.99+

Why we like it: For this testing, I tried Splendid Spoon’s 5-Day Detox, which included vegan, gluten-free soups, smoothies, dishes and wellness shots. The brand also offers a variety of noodle dishes and bowls. While I did not follow the detox plan, I did try all of the included recipes and would say that Splendid Spoon offers tasty, healthy soups and smoothies for vegans. Senior Home and Kitchen Editor David Watsky thought the same after testing the service over the past few years.

At $10 to $13 per serving, Splendid Spoon offers about 30 vegan options per week, in addition to lower-calorie, lower-fat and lower-sugar meals. The smoothies are preblended, while the soups and dishes simply need to be popped in the microwave. For the soups, you do have to run the cups under warm water for about 30 seconds to defrost. Often, it took me longer than that, or I’d simply leave them out on the counter to defrost.

In 2026, Splendid Spoon's detox lineup expanded to include more oat bowls, such as Strawberry Milkshake Oats, Blueberry Almond Power Oats, Carrot Cake Oats, and Cherry Berry Oats, all of which I've tried and can confirm are delicious. Equally delicious are the two new grain bowls: Tofu Teriyaki Veggie Bowl and Purple Grain Bowl.

Who is it best for: Splendid Spoon is best for vegans who want a wide variety of soups and smoothies with some noodle dishes or bowls thrown in. If you’re interested in a vegan detox plan, this could be good for you, but make sure to consult your doctor first.

Who should not get it: Splendid Spoon isn’t the most affordable, with prices up to $13 per serving. The brand also doesn’t offer as many noodle dishes or bowls as it does smoothies and soups, which may be a deal-breaker if you prefer heartier meals and aren’t a fan of soup or smoothies. The service also doesn’t offer options for families.

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Pros

8-12 gluten-free meals per week

Mostly organic

Families can get about 2 meals per week up to 4 servings

Cons

Only 1-2 vegan options per week

Can get expensive at up to $18 per serving

Shipping is an extra $10 per box after the first order

Why we like it: As I’m not a flexitarian, I relied on our senior home and kitchen editor’s testing for this one. After testing the service as a meat-eater, he concluded, “If you want vegan meal kits with the occasional meat or fish recipe thrown in, Sunbasket is the best option. The service isn't cheap, but Sunbasket's ingredients are mostly organic, and the weekly menu sports some of the most interesting and inventive recipes of any meal kit service I've tested.”

For vegan meal kits specifically, Sunbasket offers one or two meals per week at $10 to $18 per serving. For families, about two meals are offered for up to four servings. You can also find eight to 12 gluten-free options each week.

Who is it best for: Sunbasket is best for those on a flexitarian or gluten-free diet who want to eat healthfully.

Who should not get it: I wouldn’t recommend Sunbasket to vegans who want more than one or two meals per week. The meal kits can also get expensive at up to $18 per serving.

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Pros

Fresh, pre-made meals

All gluten-free, dairy-free offerings

Some meat options for lunch or dinner

Snacks and desserts offered

Ice pack and delivery bag are reusable for future orders

Delivery as low as $5, but it depends on location

Cons

More expensive at $13-17 per serving

Only delivers to certain areas on the East Coast, West Coast and Chicago metropolitan area

Why we like it: If you’re looking for fresh vegan meals, you can’t go wrong with Thistle. While it can be more pricey at $13 to $17 per serving, the service offers about 18 vegan meals per week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. Thistle also has some meat-based lunches and dinners. All of its offerings are gluten- and dairy-free. It delivers once or twice per week, depending on your plan.

I also loved that the meals were delivered in a reusable bag with an ice pack, which could be returned with the bag. Of all the services I tested, this was the only one to offer an ice pack that could be reused for future deliveries. The meals came in recyclable plastic containers.

Who is it best for: Thistle is best for vegans and gluten-free eaters, or for those who want the occasional meat-based protein for lunch or dinner. This would also be the best service for those who prefer fresh, premade meals over frozen. I would also recommend Thistle to those concerned about eco-friendliness and reusability.

Who should not get it: Thistle is more of a splurge at $13 to $17 per serving, but you get fresh meals that arrive ready to eat or heat up on the stove.

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3-5 vegan meal kits per week for up to six people

6-8 vegetarian kits per week

Easy to prepare

Cons

$12 per serving can get pricey

Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it: Like Green Chef, HelloFresh is a straightforward $12 per serving. There are three to five vegan meal kits per week, six to eight vegetarian kits and calorie-smart, carb-smart and higher-protein options. For vegan families, HelloFresh offers the most variety out of any service we tested: three to five meals per week for up to six people. Recipes were easy to understand, and all the vegan options were tasty, although they may not be as filling for some.

Who is it best for: HelloFresh is best for families of up to six people looking for vegan meal delivery. This service would also be food for vegetarians or those watching their calories or carbs.

Who should not get it: HelloFresh may not be in the budget for some, as it costs $12 per serving. For those looking for more than five vegan meal kits per week, Purple Carrot may be a better option, with about 17 vegan meal kits per week.

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Food is 100% vegan

Unique, interesting recipes

Fresh, high-quality ingredients

Great for learning plant-based cooking basics

Cons

On the expensive side

Few modifications allowed

Limited recipe options per week

Why we like it: Purple Carrot is 100% vegan and offers about 17 meal options per week. Priced at $13 to $14 per serving for meal kits and $13 to $18 for ready-to-eat dishes, there are also about six gluten-free meals and 14 high-protein meals weekly.

While this wasn’t my favorite service in terms of how it tasted -- the vegan proteins left a lot to be desired -- I appreciate the wide variety of meals it has and think it would be a great service for anyone who has a gluten-free or high-protein diet. Purple Carrot also has a grocery section for fun add-ons like vegan snacks, cheeses, meats, breakfasts and more.

I appreciated that the service provided recycling information and that many of the containers included were easy to reuse for smaller ingredient amounts.

Who is it best for: Purple Carrot is ideal for vegans seeking a wide variety of meals, including high-protein and gluten-free options. Families can also get up to four servings. For those who want additional vegan groceries along with their meal kits, Purple Carrot’s grocery section is a great option.

Who should not get it: At $13 to $14 per serving, these meal kits can add up. I also didn’t love the taste of the meal kits I tested and thought the recipes could be more thought-out, especially in how the vegan proteins were cooked. If that is a concern, I would recommend Green Chef instead.

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$6 per serving

About six vegetarian meals per week

Good for families up to four servings

Cons

No gluten-free or vegan options

Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it: EveryPlate is the most affordable service we tested, at just $6 per serving. It's tasty and easy to make in about 30 minutes. For vegetarians, there are about six meal kits per week, and families can get up to four servings. There are also calorie-, protein- and carb-smart options, but no vegan options or others catering to specific diets.

Aside from the ice packs and plastic wrapping, most of the packaging is recyclable. Plastic wrapping may require store drop-off, depending on what your recycling facility accepts.

Who is it best for: EveryPlate is best for vegetarians and families on a budget looking for easy-to-prepare meal kits. Those watching their calories or carbs can also benefit.

Who should not get it: This would not be the right service for vegans, gluten-free eaters or vegetarians looking for more than six meals per week.

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Pros

All dairy- and gluten-free options

$5-10 per serving

Offers high-protein smoothies

Supports Mediterranean, paleo, diabetes-friendly, GLP-1 and Whole30 diets

Cons

Savory meals only include pasta and harvest bowls

Shipping is an extra $10

Why we like it: Everything at Daily Harvest is dairy- and gluten-free, including its premade classic smoothies ($8), high-protein smoothies ($9) with 20g of protein, high-protein oat bowls ($8) with 16g or 17g of protein, functional elixirs ($13) and dietitian-curated nutrition support boxes (starting at $63). During my testing, I tried several smoothies, along with two breakfast bowls and bites (which are no longer available).

In addition to offering vegan dietary options, Daily Harvest also caters to diabetes-friendly, GLP-1, Whole30, Mediterranean and paleo dietary restrictions. Currently, the service offers 13 smoothies, four oat bowls, two functional elixirs and four nutrition support boxes.

Who is it best for: I recommend Daily Harvest to people who are vegan and gluten-free, looking for smoothies they simply have to add liquid to and oat bowls for breakfast. This brand is also a great option for those looking for premade smoothies with extra protein. Or you can purchase its 15-serving organic pea protein powder separately for $33 and add one scoop of it to your other nonprotein smoothies for an additional 24 grams of protein.

At $8 to $13 per serving, Daily Harvest can get pricey, but it could be worth it for the extra protein, fiber, fruits, greens and veggies you get in its offerings. Plus, no subscription is required.

Who should not get it: I wouldn’t recommend Daily Harvest for those who want more than smoothies, oat bowls or functional elixirs. If you have a higher budget and still want prepared vegan meals, you may want to consider Mosaic Foods. Splendid Spoon could also be good for vegan soups or smoothies.

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Delicious, authentic Indian food

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings

On the lower end with a price of $9.49/meal or $4.75/serving

Free shipping

Cons

Some dishes are more like meal starters

Can be high in saturated fat

Some two-serving dishes seemed more like one serving

Why we like it: Co-founded by Ragoth Bala and Harish Visweswaran, both of whom immigrated to the US from India, The Cumin Club has over 30 vegetarian and vegan meals developed by chefs in India and approved by a panel of taste testers. The selection rotates based on availability and ingredient seasonality. Freeze-dried into pouches, the company's lentils, rice, curries, simmer sauces and desserts contain no preservatives, GMOs, excess sodium or seed oils.

I tested five different meals, two sides and the masala chai and found everything delicious and easy to prepare in minutes. I especially loved the vegetable korma, sambar idly and cumin rice.

The cost per meal ranges from $5.60 to $9.50, putting The Cumin Club at the lower end of the meal kit price spectrum. Plus, you get free shipping. Sides like coconut chutney and cumin rice are $4 each.

Who is it best for: The Cumin Club is best for anyone who wants authentic Indian vegan and vegetarian food that can typically be made in 5 minutes or less. There are also a number of gluten-free options. Because the meal kits are freeze-dried, they're easy to store in a pantry -- no fridge or freezer required.

Who should not get it: Some of The Cumin Club's meal kits are high in saturated fat, especially if you consume more than one serving, so the service may not be best for those aiming to limit their consumption of saturated fat. I also found certain dishes labeled as two servings to be closer to a single serving, so checking the nutrition facts is important.

It's also worth keeping in mind that "dishes" such as simmer sauces are closer to meal starters than meal kits, as you'll have to add your own protein, veggies and other ingredients.

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June 2026: The Cumin Club was added as the "best Indian vegan meal kits."

When trying to find a vegan meal delivery service, several factors should be considered to find your perfect fit.

Prepared meals versus meal kits: Prepared meals come ready to heat in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop. Meal kits, on the other hand, provide all the ingredients and instructions you’ll need to prepare the meals yourself. Though prepared meals are easier and take less time, meal kits may be good for those who like cooking or want to learn to cook.

Fresh versus frozen: On this list, we have only one meal delivery service that offers fresh meals you can keep in the fridge to eat or heat: Thistle. All other prepared meal delivery services offer preprepared meals that are frozen -- except for the recently added The Cumin Club, which has freeze-dried meals in pouches.

Dietary restrictions: If you have certain dietary restrictions, you’ll want to ensure that the service you choose caters to all of them. Some services are strictly vegan, while others are vegetarian. If you’re gluten-free, counting calories or carbs or want high-protein meals, those are also factors you should consider.

Cost: Out of the services tested for this list, costs range from $6 to $18 per serving. Before choosing a meal delivery service, you will want to determine your budget and what you're willing to pay for time saved and convenience. Also, are you willing to pay more for meals that are already prepared versus meal kits you make yourself?

Variety: Depending on your diet, only a certain number of meals may be offered per week. Each meal delivery service should allow you to view its menus a few weeks in advance, so you can take a look at how many meals you’ll have to choose from. If you plan to rely on this service for most of your meals, you’ll want to ensure it caters to your specific diet with a wider variety of dishes.

Number of servings: If you’re looking for a meal delivery service for a couple or family, check to see how many servings are offered. Meal kits are likely to offer a greater number of servings (around four to six), while prepared meals are better suited toward individuals.

We tested all of these vegan meal kits and prepared meal delivery services over the course of several months, preparing and eating each recipe to check for taste, recipe difficulty and clarity, packaging, time spent and quality of ingredients. At the same time, we also compared each service’s cost per serving, available diets, number of meals offered per week for vegans or vegetarians and whether meals for families are offered.

Blue Apron: I've tested multiple meal kits and prepared meals from Blue Apron, and I have enjoyed them all -- particularly the meal kits, which are fresh, creative and delicious. I would say Blue Apron has the best vegetarian meal kits available, but it didn't make this list because it offers no vegan options. Compared to EveryPlate, which has the "best vegetarian meal kits on a budget," Blue Apron is more expensive.

Sakara Life: This mostly vegan fresh meal delivery service was excellent, but the shockingly high cost keeps it off our list. Thistle, which offers a similar service at a fraction of the cost, is our pick for best fresh vegan meal delivery.

Home Chef: We like Home Chef for easy, family-friendly meal kits, but the brand's plant-based offerings weren't as good as others on the list.

CookUnity: This is one of our top prepared meal delivery services. We liked many of its plant-based meals, but others we tried, including Mosaic Foods, had more vegetarian options and better consistency across the menu.

Marley Spoon: This is currently our number one meal kit at CNET. The service offers up to 10 vegetarian options and around five vegan options a week, so it's still not a bad option for vegetarians, but the vegan options are a bit limited.

Gardencup: This salad delivery service was tasty and convenient. It has a good amount of vegetarian options, including eight salads, four produce cups and one snack cup, but as with most of the services above, it lacked in the vegan department with only three vegan salads and four vegan produce cups.

Dinnerly: I recently tested its vegan and vegetarian recipes and found them delicious, but the offerings didn't beat those from the other companies on this list.

Splendid Spoon (for prepared meals) and Sunbasket (for meal kits) are the cheapest vegan meal delivery services on this list, starting at $10 per serving.

Typically, vegetarian diets avoid all meat, poultry and fish. Vegan diets also include this in addition to eliminating all foods derived from animals, like dairy and eggs. Some vegans avoid any products that come from animals or other creatures, like honey from bees. You may hear a vegan diet also referred to as a plant-based diet.

Purple Carrot is the only 100% vegan meal kit service. Some services offer vegan options in addition to other diets.

Yes, there are vegan meal subscriptions for both premade meals and meal kits. Purple Carrot, Sunbasket, Green Chef and HelloFresh offer vegan meal kits, while Thistle, Splendid Spoon, Daily Harvest and Mosaic Foods offer vegan premade meals for delivery.

A vegan diet can be healthy, but only if you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. If you eat a balanced vegan diet, according to the Cleveland Clinic, it may help prevent cardiovascular events and type 2 diabetes, lower cholesterol and the risk of cancer and improve digestion. If you’re interested in switching to a vegan diet or changing your current diet in any way, make sure to speak with your doctor first.

Based on our testing, we’ve found Mosaic Foods to be the best plant-based delivery service for vegans. For vegan meal kits, we’d recommend Green Chef or Purple Carrot.

HelloFresh does offer vegan meals in addition to vegetarian, pescatarian, calorie-smart, carb-smart and high-protein options.

Blue Apron doesn't offer vegan meals, but it does offer vegetarian options.

Based on my analysis, Splendid Spoon is better than Daily Harvest for several reasons. However, since these two companies offer different products, it was difficult to compare them.