Blue Apron Vs Sunbasket (+9 Features Of Each)

In the following blogpost, we have discussed in detail the features of Blue Apron and Sunbasket. These meal kit delivery services operate in the United States and bring a number of recipes along with fresh ingredients to the customer. Meal kit delivery services like these are popular since they are easy to work with and also very time-saving.

In the end, we will give you our opinions on which of these two may be the better choice based on first-hand experiences.

Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

The table below will show you the various characteristic features which are present in Blue Apron as well as those in Sunbasket. We have also shown you the price ranges of the meals in these delivery platforms, along with the types of recipes in these services. You can decide which meal kit delivery service works in your favor through the information presented below.

Feature	Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Delivery areas	98% of the United States aside from Alaska & Hawaii	98% of the United States aside from Alaska & Hawaii
Price range	$50 to $180 per week for two	$10.99 to $13.99 per serving
Price per plate	$4.99 per plate	$11.49 per plate
Difficulty levels	Easy,Intermediate,Expert	Easy,Intermediate,Expert
Avg. cooking time	25 – 35 mins per meal	Up to 50 minutes
Avg. calorie count	500-700 calories per serving	650 calories per serving
Supporting material	Recipe cards,Mobile app,Blog,Nutritional facts	Meal description,Nutritional fact,Recipe cards
Recipes supported	Beef,Fish,Lamb,Pork,Poultry,Shellfish, Vegetarian,Carb-conscious	Soy-free,Gluten-free,Protein plus,Vegetarian,Calorie-conscious
No. of choices	12 per week	17 per week
Introductory deal	$110 off on first box with free shipping	$90 off + 1 free gift
Avg. shelf life	3-5 days for meat,1-2 days for seafood	5 days for meat,3 days for seafood

Types of Plans: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Blue Apron	Sunbasket
2-serving Signature 2 or 3 or 4 recipes per week,2 or 3 or 4 choices per week	Fresh & Ready Meal plan $9.99 – $17.99 per meal + shipping charges,Serves 1,Only needs to be heated
4-serving Signature 2 or 3 or 4 recipes per week,7 choices per week	Quick & Easy plan $12 – $18 per serving + shipping charges,Prepared in 10 minutes,Require only a single plan
Vegetarian Plan for 2 3 vegetarian recipes every week	Lean & Clean $12 – $18 per serving + shipping charges,Calorie-conscious meals,Contains lean meat and seafood
Meal Prep 8 servings of ready-to-go meals with 2 types of protein per week

Blue Apron has a number of plans for the customer to choose from. The meal plans include the 2-serving signature and the 4-serving signature which can easily cater to various sized households. Blue Apron also has a vegetarian plan for those who like their greens. Blue Apron offers more than just meal kits, and also has a number of fully-cooked meals.

Sunbasket also features a number of plans. In addition to standard meal kits with the usual types of recipes, in Sunbasket the customer can even find low-calorie and low-carbohydrate options which are great for those who are trying to slim down. In addition to these plans, Sunbasket also offers quick-cooking recipes in which the ingredients come prepped and ready to cook.

Winner: Sunbasket wins the Types of Plans segment.

Types of Ingredients: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Ingredient type	Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Produce	Family-run farms	Organic fresh produce,Seasonal ingredients
Meat, eggs, fish	Hormone-free,Subtherapeutic antibiotic-free meat and poultry,Sustainable seafood	Antibiotic-free, Hormone-free,Sustainably-sourced seafood
Other ingredients	Seasonings,Sauces,Spice Blends	Seasonings,Marinades,Spice rubs,Sauces

Blue Apron sources its ingredients from local vendors and partners who smartly tie up with this meal kit delivery service. While the produce is not exactly organic all the time, the meat and poultry are USDA certified and hormone-free. The meal kits come with the required seasonings and spices for the customer to use.

Sunbasket is known for its high quality ingredients. The produce and greens in Sunbasket is completely organic and GMO-free. The meat and poultry are completely antibiotic-free and hormone-free. The seafood in the meal kits come from very sustainable sources. The seasonings and marinades also contain very healthy ingredients.

Winner: Sunbasket wins the Types of Ingredients segment.

Add-Ons: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Dessert,Appetizers,Sides,Extra meals,Wine delivery,Spices,Cookware	Grocery items,Breakfast,Lunch,Snacks

The add-ons in Blue Apron are simply too numerous and come in a wide variety of choices. In this meal kit delivery service, the customer is free to add tasty desserts along with healthy appetizers and sides. Blue Apron also has a great wine delivery service, which is another main reason why this meal kit delivery service is so popular.

Sunbasket also has a lot of add-on options in its list. The add-on options in Sunbasket include breakfast items, lunch items and even snacks to help conquer those midnight hunger pangs. In addition to these, Sunbasket also offers a range of grocery items which are perfect for stocking the household pantry.

Winner: Blue Apron wins the Add-ons segment.

Packaging of Meal kit: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Plastic cups, trays and lids,Metal cans,Glass bottles,Cardboard box,Molded fiber,Recipe cards,Ice packs,Produce bags	Box,Paper insulation,Bags,Denim insulation,Ice packs,Fiber trays and sleeves,Recipe cards,Egg containers
Mostly recyclable	Fully recyclable

In Blue Apron, the packaging of meal kits is easily recyclable. The plastic cups and other containers are made of BPA-free plastic while the cardboard is mostly recycled cardboard. Blue Apron also encourages the user to save the recipe cards in the meal kits and use them to recreate the meals at a later point in time.

Sunbasket’s packaging is also pretty commendable since they are not only recyclable but quite effective at preserving the freshness of the ingredients inside. The meal box comes insulated with denim cotton and paper insulation which can be recycled at any recycling center. The ice packs in the meal kits contain a non-toxic gel which can be disposed safely in the trash.

Winner: Blue Apron and Sunbasket win the Packaging of Meal kit segment.

Customer Support: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Feature	Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Chat support	–	+
Email support	+	+
Phone support	+	+
Availability	All days of the week	All days of the week

In Blue Apron, the customer can contact the support executives through mainly two ways. For those who do not want to talk to a person and have a problem which is not too urgent, they can send an email to the Blue Apron customer support email id. Those who have an important matter, they can contact the phone support.

The best and easiest way to reach the customer support of Sunbasket is through the live chat feature which is present on all days of the week. There is also email support in this meal kit delivery which can be used at any time. Furthermore, Sunbasket also has phone support which operates throughout the year.

Winner: Sunbasket wins the Customer Support segment.

Sample Meals: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Sample	Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Sample 1	Name: Wonton Noodle Stir-FryPreparation time: 25 minsSpice level: MediumNo. of calories: 560 calories	Name: Black Angus rib-eyes with romesco and artichoke-olive saladPreparation time: 15 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy
Sample 2	Name: Chipotle Chicken ChiliPreparation time: 45 minsSpice level: MediumNo. of calories: 640 calories	Name: Vietnamese shaking beefPreparation time: 25-35 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy
Sample 3	Name: Seared Cod & Olive TapenadePreparation time: 40 minsSpice level: MildNo. of calories: 680 calories	Name: Seared pork with blueberry-apricot sauce and sautéed greensPreparation time: 20 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy

Blue Apron has a large variety of recipes for the customer to choose from. The recipes here range in their difficulty levels to accommodate all types of cooks. For those who are time-poor, Blue Apron also has easy-cooking meals which can be prepared completely in about 15 minutes. The recipes also range in their star ingredients, which include meat, veggies and even seafood.

Sunbasket also has a wide range of recipes for the customer. The recipes in Sunbasket are mostly easy to prepare and can be fully cooked in five to six steps. The meals here offer a number of delicious and nutritious ingredients in the right combination, to bring the right balance of nutrients and taste to the customer.

Winner: Sunbasket wins the Sample Meals segment.

App rating: Blue Apron vs Sunbasket

Platform	Blue Apron	Sunbasket
Google Play Store	4.2	4.5
Apple App Store	4.7	4.7
TWP Rating	4/5	4.5/5

Final Verdict: The winner is Sunbasket with its high levels of customer satisfaction, along with easy to cook recipes.

Blue Apron gained wide popularity as a meal kit delivery service since it offers much more than just meal kits. In addition to standard meal kits which can be prepared by just about any type of cook, Blue Apron also offers a number of add-on options for the customer to choose from. Blue Apron is also famous for its wine delivery service.

Sunbasket is one of the few organic meal kits which are present in the market today. The great thing about Sunbasket is that the meal kits contain the freshest and most organic of ingredients, which are entirely GMO-free. Sunbasket also gives customers the option to add more delicious goodies to their weekly meal boxes.

Between the two meal kit delivery services, Sunbasket steals the show. While the competition between the two options was actually pretty close due to their superb options, the options in Sunbasket are slightly better due to the organic ingredients used here. In this battle, Sunbasket emerges as the winner.

Methodology

To bring you the best reviews of each and every meal delivery service, we spoke to testers and real life users, reviewed the information provided by each service on their respective websites, carried out primary research on social media platforms and checked out the user reviews of these platforms on various social media sites. We have also used the reviews presented by current users of these services on their respective Google and Apple apps.

We are currently conducting our own internal review and we will update this page with videos and pictures of our experiences. If they differ extensively from what our external reviewers said then we will update this post so you get both points of views and can decide which service provider is more suited to your needs based on the information above.

The main types of criteria which we have used in order to assess and evaluate these meal delivery services is the simplicity of the recipes, the variety of meals in the service, the inclusiveness of diets and cuisines and even the supporting material.

In addition to these, we have also highly taken into regard the sustainability and recyclability of the packaging of these services. Lastly, we have also considered the delivery services and customer services of these platforms.

Frequently asked questions: “Blue Apron vs Sunbasket”

Are Blue Apron meals already cooked?

Yes, the Blue Apron Heat and Eat meals are already cooked. Since they are fully prepared, the customer only needs to heat them in the microwave or a stove top for a bit before consumption. Blue Apron also offers meal kits which need to be cooked from scratch.

Is Blue Apron good for weight loss?

No, Blue Apron is not good for weight loss. This is because this meal kit delivery service does not specifically have meal plans designed for weight loss. However, there are low-carb and low-calorie options in Blue Apron which may aid in weight loss.

Is Sunbasket processed food?

No, Sunbasket is not processed food. The food in Sunbasket meal kits is completely fresh and organic and therefore safe to consume on a long-term basis.

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