PrepHead to head
Gousto vs SimplyCook
| Compare | Gousto | SimplyCook |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | £3.25 | £2.50 |
| £ per 100g protein | £10.83 | — |
| Protein / meal | 30g | — |
| Calories / meal | 600 kcal | — |
| Delivery | Free | £1.99 |
| Subscription | Required | Required |
| Type | Recipe kit | Recipe kit |
| Diets | High Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free |
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Our verdict
These two answer different needs. SimplyCook is the cheapest at £2.50 per meal (a £9.99 letterbox box of four flavour kits) plus £1.99 delivery, but you supply all your own fresh ingredients — so the true cost of cooking is higher than the headline. Gousto, at £3.25 per meal with free delivery, sends everything you need, fresh produce included, making it a complete kit. Both run subscriptions and cover Vegan and Vegetarian, while SimplyCook adds Gluten Free and Gousto adds High Protein with stated macros (30g protein, 600 kcal). SimplyCook fits anyone wanting low-cost flavour inspiration who already shops for fresh ingredients; Gousto suits those wanting the convenience of a full ingredient delivery and clearer nutrition. It's a trade-off between rock-bottom kit price and all-in convenience.
Gousto
if you want a complete kit with fresh ingredients, free delivery and stated macros.
SimplyCook
if you want low-cost flavour kits and don't mind buying your own fresh ingredients.
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