At Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, we believe food should do more than fill your plate: it should support your health goals, fit your lifestyle, and give you peace of mind. Many of our customers come to us after trying other popular meal programs that promised convenience or weight loss but left them feeling overwhelmed, unsatisfied, or without real results.

When they arrive at SSHE, the response is often the same: “This is exactly what I needed.”

Registered dietitians design our meals, made fresh, and ready to eat with no cooking required. More importantly, they’re built to support better health through balanced nutrition, helping people with high blood pressure, cholesterol concerns, weight loss goals, diabetes, and more. Our goal is to help you along the way with excellent support from a team of supportive and knowledgeable dietitians and provide you with education to learn how to make successful lifestyle changes that stick long-term.

To show how we truly measure up, we compared our meals to those of six well-known competitors: Tempo, Home Chef, Hello Fresh, Factor, and Sunbasket

Let’s take a closer look.

Calories: Fueling Without Overloading

Managing calorie intake is one of the most fundamental aspects of healthy eating,  whether your goal is weight loss, blood sugar control, or just maintaining energy throughout the day.

Average Calories per Meal:

SSHE: 360
Tempo: 470
Sunbasket: 560
Home Chef: 570
Factor: 580
Hello Fresh: 740

Why it matters:
Excess calories,  especially from oversized portions or added fats, can make it difficult to manage weight and metabolism. Our customers often tell us they struggled with portion control or felt constantly hungry on other plans. SSHE’s calorie-controlled meals are carefully portioned to support your goals while still being satisfying and flavorful.

Sodium: Small Number, Big Impact

Sodium is essential for fluid balance and muscle function, but too much can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Average Sodium per Meal:

SSHE: 435 mg
Sunbasket: 740 mg
Factor: 885 mg
Tempo: 980 mg
Hello Fresh: 1185 mg
Home Chef: 1360 mg

Why it matters:
Most Americans consume nearly double the recommended amount of sodium each day,  often without realizing it. Other meal kits may rely on heavy sauces, salty condiments, or processed ingredients to boost flavor. Our meals are seasoned with herbs and spices to stay within heart-healthy limits recommended by the American Heart Association. Less sodium means a healthier heart, better blood pressure, and less bloating.

What customers say: Many switch to SSHE after receiving a diagnosis of high blood pressure or early signs of heart disease and they’re shocked to see how much sodium was hiding in meals they thought were “healthy.”

Fat & Saturated Fat: Balance Is Key

Healthy fats are part of a balanced diet, but too much fat,  especially saturated fat,  can raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.

Average Total Fat per Meal:

SSHE: 14 g
Tempo: 20 g
Home Chef/Sunbasket: 28.5 g
Factor: 31.5 g
Hello Fresh: 37.5 g

Average Saturated Fat per Meal:

SSHE: 4 g
Sunbasket/Tempo: 7.5 g
Home Chef: 9.5 g
Factor: 11.5 g
Hello Fresh: 13 g

Why it matters:
Too much saturated fat in some of our competitors' meals exceeds half the daily recommended intake, especially from buttery sauces, creamy dishes, and fatty meats. At SSHE, we focus on lean proteins, healthy fats, and plant-based options to provide balanced meals that support heart and metabolic health. Lower saturated fat supports long-term heart health, stable energy, and better digestion.

What customers say: Many people tell us they never realized how sluggish and unhealthy they felt after high-fat meals until they switched to our lighter, more energizing meals.

Cholesterol: Less Can Be More

Cholesterol from food doesn’t affect everyone the same way,  but for many, limiting intake helps lower total cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Average Cholesterol per Meal:

SSHE: 55 mg
Tempo: 90 mg
Home Chef: 110 mg
Hello Fresh/Sunbasket: 135 mg
Factor: 150 mg

Why it matters:
A high-cholesterol diet can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, particularly when combined with high saturated fat and sodium. Our meals are thoughtfully designed to reduce dietary cholesterol without sacrificing taste or variety.

What customers say: Many come to us after being told by their doctor to “clean up their diet” after high cholesterol lab results. They feel confident knowing each SSHE meal supports,  not sabotages,  their goals. Keeping cholesterol low is part of a heart-smart eating pattern and we make it easy.

Real Meal Comparisons: Numbers Don’t Lie

Let’s look at a few real-world comparisons to show how SSHE meals stand out:

Chicken Alfredo
Tempo: 500 cal, 20g fat, 9g sat, 990mg sodium
SSHE: 350 cal, 11g fat, 4.5g sat, 560mg sodium
→ 150 fewer calories, nearly half the fat, and 430mg less sodium

?Quesadilla Showdown
Home Chef: 710 cal, 38g fat, 15g sat, 1500mg sodium
SSHE: 380 cal, 19g fat, 4g sat, 810mg sodium
→ Less than half the calories, fat, and sodium

Tortellini Bake
Hello Fresh: 730 cal, 38g fat, 20g sat, 1050mg sodium
SSHE: 280 cal, 10g fat, 3.5g sat, 560mg sodium
→ 450 calories saved, 28g less fat, 490mg less sodium

Chicken Gyro
Home Chef: 560 cal, 18g fat, 6g sat, 1760mg sodium
SSHE: 410 cal, 13g fat, 1.5g sat, 480mg sodium
→ 150 calories lower, 5g less fat, save 4.5g saturated fat, 1280mg less sodium

? Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Home Chef: 580 cal, 125mg chol, 1350mg sodium
SSHE: 400 cal, 60mg chol, 470 mg sodium
→ 180 calories saved, over half the cholesterol, 880mg less sodium

Curry Chickpea Salad
Hello Fresh: 930 cal, 53g fat, 9g sat, 1390mg sodium
SSHE: 500 cal, 27g fat, 3g sat, 500mg sodium
→ 430 calories saved, 26g less fat, 5 g saturated fat lower, 890mg less sodium

Marry Me or Not!
Factor: 30g fat, 11g sat
SSHE: 17g fat, 7g sat
→ 13g less fat, saves 4 g saturated fat

Fish Tacos

Sunbasket: 710 cal, 38g fat, 7g sat, 830mg sodium
SSHE: 350 cal, 13g fat, 3.5g sat, 550mg sodium
→ 360 calories saved, 25g less fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 280mg less sodium

Why People Choose SSHE... And Stay

Our customers don’t just want food... they want a solution. They’re busy professionals, retirees, new moms, people managing chronic conditions, or simply folks trying to live a longer, healthier life.

They come to us after:

✅ Getting overwhelmed by grocery shopping, planning, and cooking
✅ Feeling misled by “healthy” meal kits that are high in salt, fat, or calories
✅ Struggling with health conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol
✅ Trying fad diets or apps that didn’t stick

And they stay because our meals work.

Simplify Your Life. Strengthen Your Health.

Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating takes the burden off your plate,  literally. No grocery lists, no calorie counting, no cooking. Just fresh, balanced meals delivered to your door, ready to heat and eat.

Let Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating meals do the work--for your body, your schedule, and your goals.