How Long Does Food Last?
The average family wastes $2,913 of food per year. Most of it is preventable with proper storage. This guide covers 103 common ingredients with science-backed shelf life data and storage tips.
103
Ingredients covered
9
Food categories
100%
USDA-referenced
Fresh Produce(44)
Avocado
Fridge5–7 days
Counter3–5 days
Banana
Fridge2–3 weeks
Counter5–7 days
Tomato
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–5 days
Romaine Lettuce
Fridge7–10 days
Counter2–4 hours
Spinach
Fridge5–7 days
Counter1–3 hours
Strawberries
Fridge3–7 days
Counter1–2 days
Blueberries
Fridge10–14 days
Counter1–2 days
Apple
Fridge1–2 months
Counter1–3 weeks
Onion
Fridge2–3 months
Counter2–3 months
Garlic
Fridge2–3 weeks
Counter3–5 months
Potato
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter2–5 weeks
Carrot
Fridge3–5 weeks
Counter3–5 days
Coming soon
Broccoli
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Cauliflower
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Bell Pepper
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Cucumber
Fridge5–7 days
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Zucchini
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Mushrooms
Fridge7–10 days
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Asparagus
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Corn
Fridge1–3 days
Counter1–1 days
Coming soon
Celery
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Kale
Fridge5–7 days
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Arugula
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–1 days
Coming soon
Mixed Greens
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–1 days
Coming soon
Cherry Tomatoes
Fridge7–14 days
Counter5–7 days
Coming soon
Mango
Fridge5–7 days
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Pineapple
Fridge3–5 days
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Watermelon
Fridge3–5 days
Counter7–10 days
Coming soon
Grapes
Fridge5–10 days
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Raspberries
Fridge2–3 days
Counter1–1 days
Coming soon
Blackberries
Fridge2–3 days
Counter1–1 days
Coming soon
Peaches
Fridge3–5 days
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Pears
Fridge3–5 days
Counter2–5 days
Coming soon
Plums
Fridge3–5 days
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Lemon
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter1–2 weeks
Coming soon
Lime
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter1–2 weeks
Coming soon
Orange
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter1–2 weeks
Coming soon
Ginger Root
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter5–7 days
Coming soon
Sweet Potato
Fridge8–12 weeks
Counter1–2 weeks
Coming soon
Beets
Fridge2–4 weeks
Counter3–5 days
Coming soon
Radishes
Fridge2–4 weeks
Counter2–3 days
Coming soon
Leeks
Fridge7–14 days
Counter1–3 days
Coming soon
Scallions
Fridge7–14 days
Counter3–5 days
Coming soon
Jalapeño
Fridge7–14 days
Counter5–7 days
Dairy & Eggs(12)
Milk
Fridge7–10 days
Counter0–2 hours
Eggs
Fridge3–5 weeks
Counter0–2 hours
Cheddar Cheese
Fridge3–4 weeks
Counter2–4 hours
Greek Yogurt
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Cream Cheese
Fridge10–30 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Mozzarella
Fridge5–28 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Parmesan
Fridge4–8 weeks
Counter2–4 hours
Coming soon
Butter
Fridge1–3 months
Counter1–2 days
Coming soon
Heavy Cream
Fridge7–21 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Sour Cream
Fridge7–21 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Almond Milk
Fridge7–10 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Oat Milk
Fridge7–10 days
Counter1–2 hours
Meat & Poultry(5)
Grains & Bread(7)
Sourdough Bread
Fridge1–2 weeks
Counter4–5 days
Dry Pasta
Fridge1–2 years
Counter1–2 years
Coming soon
White Rice
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Brown Rice
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Quinoa
Fridge5–7 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Rolled Oats
Fridge6–6 months
Counter1–2 months
Coming soon
All-Purpose Flour
Fridge1–2 years
Counter1–3 weeks
Seafood(2)
Condiments & Sauces(19)
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Olive Oil
Fridge2–2 years
Counter3–6 months
Coming soon
Coconut Oil
Fridge1–2 years
Counter6–12 months
Coming soon
Soy Sauce
Fridge2–3 years
Counter3–6 months
Coming soon
Hot Sauce
Fridge3–5 years
Counter3–6 months
Coming soon
Salsa
Fridge2–4 weeks
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Hummus
Fridge4–30 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Peanut Butter
Fridge3–6 months
Counter1–3 months
Coming soon
Almond Butter
Fridge3–6 months
Counter1–3 months
Coming soon
Honey
Fridge2–2 years
Counter1–2 years
Coming soon
Maple Syrup
Fridge12–12 months
Counter1–4 weeks
Coming soon
Balsamic Vinegar
Fridge3–5 years
Counter2–3 years
Coming soon
Mayonnaise
Fridge2–6 months
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Ketchup
Fridge6–6 months
Counter1–1 months
Coming soon
Mustard
Fridge12–12 months
Counter1–2 months
Coming soon
Salad Dressing
Fridge7–28 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Chicken Broth
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Canned Tomatoes
Fridge4–5 days
Counter1–4 hours
Coming soon
Canned Beans
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Avocado Oil
Fridge2–2 years
Counter3–6 months
Frozen Foods(3)
Fresh Herbs(5)
Leftovers(6)
Coming soon
Cooked Chicken
Fridge3–4 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Cooked Pasta
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Cooked Rice
Fridge3–5 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Leftover Soup
Fridge3–4 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Pizza
Fridge3–4 days
Counter1–2 hours
Coming soon
Cooked Fish
Fridge3–4 days
Counter1–2 hours
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