New Kid on the Block: Lunchers vs. Lunchables

Remember when lunchtime was the highlight of the school day and Lunchables ruled the playground? Convenient for parents and fun for kids, Lunchables were a cult favorite for a reason. Now that we’re all grown up and feeding our own kiddos, we’re ready to simplify lunchtime with fun flavors that are made to our parent standards. Luckily, a new contender has entered the scene: Lunchers from Little Spoon! Lunchers provide a fresh take on an old favorite, with healthy ingredients and hidden vegetables that are sure to satisfy both picky kids AND parents. Read ahead to see how Lunchers stack up against Lunchables! 

While Lunchables have always been a kid favorite, it’s no secret that the nutrition facts leave something to be desired. Lunchers aim to provide a healthier alternative, without sacrificing any of the convenience, fun or delicious  flavor. Here’s what we found in comparing the Easy Cheesy Pizza Lunchers and Pizza Lunchables:

• The Little Spoon Luncher features almost 200 mg lower sodium than the Lunchable
• The Little Spoon Luncher has almost 50% less sugar!
• The  Lunchable features bleached flour and plenty of preservatives, the Luncher features a junk-free ingredient list of including wheat flour and other whole, non-GMO ingredients like zucchini and spinach.

The clear winner for nutrition is the new challenger, Lunchers, with Little Spoon’s clear focus on nutrition and quality ingredients shining through. 

Nutritional Value Winner: Little Spoon Lunchers

When comparing lunch options for your kids, price can never be overlooked. As you might expect, the Lunchers carry a higher cost than Lunchables, which reflects the overall higher quality of the offerings. If you are a health conscious parent concerned about setting your child up with good eating habits from a young age, rest assured Lunchers are well worth it! Overall, Lunchables gets the win in this category thanks to its overall lower price, but don’t overlook the difference in quality between the two. The better value for your dollar is Lunchers. 

Price Winner: Lunchables

We all know kids can be a little picky, and it helps to have a variety of options available to keep things fresh and fun. 

Little Spoon’s Lunchers offerings include: 

• Brunch Lunch – Hidden veggie chicken maple sausage, pitaya bowl, organic granola and zucchini muffin. 
• Guac Nacho Dips – Mini corn tortilla chips, 4 cheese blend, guacamole, and a banana chocolate chip muffin for dessert.
• Chicken Dunkers – Hidden veggie chicken nuggets, yogurt ranch dressing, pretzels with pizza flavored seasoning and a better-for-you brownie.
• PB Jammies- Mini whole wheat bread bites, peanut butter, hidden veggie  strawberry jam + all-natural rainbow sprinkles.
• Easy Cheesy Pizza –  Hidden veggie marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, flatbreads, Unreal milk chocolate candy. 

Little Spoon’s offering stands out here by offering a truly diverse lineup of lunch options, with ingredients and choices aimed at keeping kids enthusiastic about healthy lunchtime choices. 

Lunchables have been around for decades, and as such, the total number of options is much higher. Lunchables have dozens of choices in the catalog from pizza to ham and cheese crackers and hot dogs. The differentiator here is quality; while there are many Lunchables to choose from, the Lunchers options feature more complex pairings that don’t rely on the old unhealthy staples such as bologna and American cheese. In terms of choice quantity – we will give Lunchables the win, but when it comes to quality we have to give it to Lunchers thanks to its much tastier, healthier, more interesting selection of meals. 

Quantity Winner: Lunchables

Quality Winner: Little Spoon Lunchers

While Lunchables have long held their place as a quick and easy lunch option, Lunchers present a fresh take on convenience by offering a true high quality alternative. With a focus on quality ingredients, hidden nutrition, and diverse options, Lunchers sets itself apart in the world of kids meals on the go. While Lunchables have long been a beloved tradition, and they do have Lunchers beat on price, Lunchers make themselves worth the difference by offering healthier ingredients, diverse flavors, and a commitment to nurturing better eating habits.