My Muscle Chef vs Youfoodz
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.
Side by side
 My Muscle Chef |  Youfoodz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | $11.95 | Not published |
| What that covers | 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 | No price table was published: plan pricing only appears after entering a postcode and choosing a box size. The only figure shown is a promotional "from $9.29/meal" headline, which reflects the largest plan size and discounted rates rather than a typical ongoing 10 meal order. |
| Intro offer | Up to 40% off your first two orders: 30% off the first order and 40% off the second | Up to 40% off plus free add-ons for 12 weeks for new subscribers, advertised as up to $200 off in total, with free shipping on some offers. |
| Customer rating | 4.3 / 5 from 3,233 reviews | 3.9 / 5 from 48,760 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Fresh | Fresh |
| Preparation | Ready to Eat | Heat & Eat |
| Menu size | 75+ meals | 70+ meals |
| Calories per meal | 330 to 700 | Not published |
| Protein per meal | 36g to 65g | Not published |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | No |
| Delivers to | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT | All of Australia |
| Order cut-off | Not published | Varies by state and delivery day, for example NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD Monday deliveries close Thursday 11:59PM, while WA and NT close 9:59PM |
| Delivery fee | Free shipping available on qualifying orders, conditions apply | Shipping costs vary by location, with regional fees differing from metro. Free shipping is included in some promotional offers. |
| Our score | 76/100 | 61/100 |
| Visit | My Muscle Chef | Youfoodz |
Prices and delivery details last checked 24 August 2026. Highlighted cells are the strongest value in that row.
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
Youfoodz
Best for: Busy households wanting fresh, no-prep meals with a big weekly menu
A strong pick if you want fresh heat and eat meals with plenty of weekly variety and dietary ranges from calorie controlled to high protein, and you live in a metro area or a decent sized regional centre. The catch is pricing transparency: you will need to run a postcode and plan size through checkout to see what you actually pay once the introductory offer ends.
- Large rotating menu with 40 to 80 items a week plus snacks, juices and desserts
- Meals are fresh, never frozen, ready in about two minutes and keep up to 9 days in the fridge
- Coverage across all states and territories, including a long list of regional centres
- No lock-in contract: skip, pause or cancel before the weekly cut-off, and a registered NDIS provider
- Per meal prices are not published upfront: you must enter a postcode and pick a plan size to see them
- Marketing leans heavily on a 12 week introductory discount, so the ongoing rate is hard to judge
- Tasmania and the Northern Territory get limited coverage and only one to three delivery days a week
- Shipping is charged and varies by location, with higher fees possible in regional areas
Diets each one caters for
My Muscle Chef
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