Athletes Nutrition vs My Muscle Chef
All are ready-made meals you heat and eat. Below is how they compare on price, nutrition, menu size, delivery coverage and customer ratings, using each provider's published information.
Short answer: My Muscle Chef scores highest on our criteria. It is the stronger pick for high protein, macro tracked meals for training and body composition goals.
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 Athletes Nutrition |  My Muscle Chef | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | $13.50 | $11.95 |
| What that covers | Single main meal bought a la carte from the menu; mains range roughly $12.50 to $16.50 with $13.50 typical. Subscribe and Save takes a further 5% off. No box size price breaks published. | A la carte per meal pricing with no fixed box size: most main meals list at $10.95, premium PRO meals at $12.95, so roughly $11.95 for a typical mixed order |
| Intro offer | Not published | Up to 40% off your first two orders: 30% off the first order and 40% off the second |
| Customer rating | Not published | 4.3 / 5 from 3,233 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Fresh | Fresh |
| Preparation | Heat & Eat | Ready to Eat |
| Menu size | 120+ meals | 75+ meals |
| Calories per meal | 380 to 680 | 330 to 700 |
| Protein per meal | 42g to 64g | 36g to 65g |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | Yes |
| Delivers to | NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT |
| Order cut-off | Sunday midnight for the following week | Not published |
| Delivery fee | Shipping calculated at checkout; no rates published on the site | Free shipping available on qualifying orders, conditions apply |
| Our score | 70/100 | 76/100 |
| Visit | Athletes Nutrition | My Muscle Chef |
Prices and delivery details last checked 24 August 2026. Highlighted cells are the strongest value in that row.
Athletes Nutrition
Best for: High-protein meals for athletes and lifters
Suits training-focused eaters on the east coast who want high protein meals with clear macros and the freedom to order meal by meal rather than in fixed boxes. Prices sit at the middle to upper end and there are no volume discounts, so the value is in the protein content rather than the cost per meal.
- Calories and full protein, carb and fat macros shown on every meal
- Large menu with more than 100 meals, plus custom builds where you pick protein weight and side
- Consistently high protein, with many mains at 45g to 64g per serve
- Meals are halal suitable and arrive fresh with 7 to 10 days fridge life, not frozen
- Delivery limited to selected east coast cities in NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC
- Strict Sunday midnight cut off with one fixed delivery day per region
- No bulk box discounts published, only a 5% subscription saving
- Shipping cost is not published, it is only shown at checkout
My Muscle Chef
Best for: High protein, macro tracked meals for training and body composition goals
A strong fit for people tracking macros who want high protein ready meals without committing to a weekly subscription, though the per meal price is above budget rivals unless you order during a sale.
- Large menu of 155 listed items including 70 plus meals, snacks, drinks and bundles
- Calories, protein, carbs and fat are shown on every meal tile, plus filters for calories, carbs and protein type
- No subscription required: meals can be bought individually and cart contents changed each order
- Frequent discounting, with select meals dropped to $7.95 and first and second order offers
- Standard meal prices of $10.95 to $12.95 sit at the higher end for ready meals
- Premium PRO range costs more again at $12.95 per meal
- Delivery is suburb by suburb rather than truly nationwide, so remote addresses need a postcode check
- Allergen disclaimer notes traces of milk, eggs, gluten, nuts and seafood are possible, so not suitable for severe allergies
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Athletes Nutrition
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