Our Nutrition &
Ingredient Philosophy
Our Nutrition &
Ingredient Philosophy
Real nutrition, made simple.
We believe that a well-balanced diet is key to achieving a sustainable and healthful lifestyle long term. Factor makes it easy with chef prepared, dietitian-approved meals.
We believe that a well-balanced diet is key to achieving a sustainable and healthful lifestyle long term. Factor makes it easy with chef prepared, dietitian-approved meals.
Real nutrition, made simple.
We believe that a well-balanced diet is key to achieving a sustainable and healthful lifestyle long term. Factor makes it easy with chef prepared, dietitian-approved meals.
We believe that a well-balanced diet is key to achieving a sustainable and healthful lifestyle long term. Factor makes it easy with chef prepared, dietitian-approved meals.
The Science Behind Our Meals
Factor meals are designed with a mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fats for well-rounded nutrition. They also include an array of vitamins and minerals, which are essential nutrients for overall health.*
Carbohydrates are found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and dairy, and can be categorized as either simple carbs or complex carbs. Simple carbs are quickly processed, while the body takes longer to digest and absorb complex carbs.
Protein is crucial for various body functions like hair growth, enzyme and organ function, and hormone production. When you eat protein, it breaks down into amino acids, which are essential for your body. There are 20 different types of amino acids. Nine of them are essential and can only come from food consumption, the other 11 are synthesized by your body.
Your body requires dietary fat as a macronutrient for optimal health. Besides enhancing the taste and texture of food, fat is a valuable source of calories and energy. Essential fatty acids help support immunity, cell signaling, mood, and brain health.
Ingredients with Integrity
Out of 500+ reviewed ingredients, more than 160 have been banned for use in Factor products based on our team's extensive 5-step analysis.
Each ingredient brought to Factor follows an extensive process for approval that includes examining human health impacts, safety, efficacy, consumer expectations, and more. Deciding which ingredients are a "no" can be difficult, but we are committed to our ingredient standards and evolving with the ever-changing dietary landscape.
Our Ingredient Philosophy Applied
At Factor, we focus on utilizing whole-food ingredients with science-backed health benefits. These ingredients are carefully selected to provide a variety of nutrients and flavors to help you achieve your daily dietary needs.
Dietitian-Approved Quality Standards
Our meals and add-ons follow strict nutrition and ingredient guidelines—designed by credentialed nutrition experts.
Our registered dietitians—all credited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)—use nutrition research to set standards for all meals and add-ons. They give guidelines to our chefs for each dietary category during the development process. After creating new meals, our dietitians review and approve ingredients and overall nutrition. Working with chefs, they continually enhance the taste and nutrition of recipes based on customer feedback.Nutritious, Well-Balanced Meals
Our meals are designed to be perfectly portioned and satisfying—with nutrition at the forefront of all of them. Every week, you can choose from 35 meals across six different meal preferences.
Meals made with 550 calories or less per serving that are designed to be balanced in nutrition and satiating, all while maintaining a controlled calorie amount.
Deliciously satisfying meals with 30 grams of protein or more to help support your appetite between meals and muscles after a workout!
Meals designed to be greater than 60% fat with around 10% or less of calories coming from carbohydrates
Well-balanced meals centered around veggies and lean proteins for a 'flexitarian' lifestyle
Meals that are well-rounded and made with wholesome ingredients to support any dietery lifestyle
Wholesome, meat-free meals that are plant centered! Our vegetarian dishes may feature cheese and egg, while our vegan dishes are free of poulty, dairy, honey and more!
All-Day Fuel
Choose from 60+ add-ons that are designed to complement your meals and help you stay nourished all day long!
We offer choices for any gaps in your day including: breakfast, shakes, juices, smoothies, lunch-to-go, proteins, snacks, sides, desserts, and more! Similarly to meals, add-on items are tagged with dietary categories adjusted for the specific items' nutrition if applicable. This way, you can stay on track with add-on items that coincide with your meals.
- Harvard Health Publishing. Micronutrients Have Major Impact on Health. Harvard Health. Published February 15, 2021. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/micronutrients-have-major-impact-on-health.
- Harvard School of Public Health. Protein. The Nutrition Source. Published 2022. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/.
- Harvard School of Public Health. Vegetables and Fruits. The Nutrition Source. Published September 18, 2012. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vegetables-and-fruits/.
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- Harvard Health Publishing. Know the Facts About Fats. Harvard Health. Published April 19, 2021. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/know-the-facts-about-fats.
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- Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Dietary Fiber. American Heart Association. Published December 18, 2023. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/whole-grains-refined-grains-and-dietary-fiber/.