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Food Storage Duration & Rotation Calculator

See exactly how long your pantry will sustain your household, flag nutrient gaps, and maintain a rotation plan that keeps food fresh. Estimates use evidence-backed calorie and protein targets based on household profiles. Adjust the numbers to match the foods you actually store.

Reminder: These numbers are planning estimates, not medical advice. Always check manufacturer dates, store food properly, and rotate based on real-world condition checks.

Household Profile

Storage Inventory

Total calories: 1,650 kcal

Total protein: 33 g

Rotate by: Nov 8, 2035

Total calories: 1,500 kcal

Total protein: 100 g

Rotate by: Nov 9, 2030

Total calories: 2,560 kcal

Total protein: 90 g

Rotate by: May 4, 2027

Storage Coverage Summary

Calorie Coverage

1.3 days

Household needs ≈ 4,376 kcal per day. Inventory totals 5,710 calories.

Protein Coverage

1.8 days

Household target ≈ 122 g protein per day. Inventory totals 223 grams.

Bottleneck Insight

Calories are your limiting factor. Consider adding calorie-dense staples such as rice, pasta, oats, cooking oils, or freeze-dried meals to extend coverage.

Rotation Schedule

Peanut Butter

Stored Nov 10, 2025

Rotate by May 4, 2027

Dry Beans (mixed)

Stored Nov 10, 2025 • Soak longer as beans age. Pressure cook for best results.

Rotate by Nov 9, 2030

White Rice (dry)

Stored Nov 10, 2025 • Uncooked, sealed. Long shelf life when kept cool and dry.

Rotate by Nov 8, 2035

Food Storage FAQs

How many calories should I plan to store per person?
Most emergency planners aim for 2,000 to 2,400 calories per adult per day, adjusting up for larger body size or heavy labor. The calculator totals your pantry calories and shows how many days that covers for the whole household.
What causes a protein bottleneck in long-term storage?
It happens when shelves are loaded with grains and carbs but light on beans, meat, dairy, or protein powder. The bottleneck panel highlights when protein runs out first so you can add more high-protein staples before an emergency.
How often should I rotate canned foods and dry staples?
Follow manufacturer best-by dates as the baseline: canned meats and beans are usually 3 to 5 years, while home-packed dry goods should be rotated every 1 to 3 years depending on packaging. The rotation schedule reminds you of each item’s refresh window.
Does the calculator support cooking staples and condiments?
Yes. You can add cooking oil, sugar, salt, spices, or any specialty item as a preset or custom entry. Include everything you would need to actually cook those calories into meals.
Are the shelf-life numbers exact for my storage conditions?
They are conservative estimates pulled from manufacturer data and preparedness guides. Heat, humidity, and packaging all matter, so store food in cool, dark areas and inspect packaging regularly to confirm it is still safe to eat.

Quick Planning Checklist

  • Review totals quarterly and update weights, heights, or activity levels as seasons or health goals change.
  • Label containers with stored date and rotate-by date to keep on schedule.
  • Spread calories and protein across meal-ready groupings so you can grab and go for evacuations.
  • Balance pantry space with water storage: each pound of dry food needs about half a gallon of water to prepare.
  • Create calendar reminders or use your Forevedy newsletter list to email yourself rotation alerts.

Estimated dry food weight on hand: 2 lbs (counting only items tracked per pound).