Quarantine Food Calculator
Calculate essential food supplies for quarantine periods - shop smart, not panicked
Household Members
Treat children aged 10+ as adults. This calculator provides estimates for a balanced, nutritionally complete diet.
Standard quarantine is 14 days. Adjust based on your needs.
Planning Summary
Total household: 2 people (1 men, 1 women, 0 children)
Duration: 14 days
Total person-days: 28 person-days of food needed
🍎 Fruits and Vegetables
🥚 Perishable Foods
🧇 Non-Perishable Foods
🥗 Canned or Frozen Foods
Smart Shopping Tips
Create a shopping list and stick to it
Check use-by dates carefully for perishables
Choose nutritious foods with longer shelf life
Avoid panic buying - buy only what you need
Wear a mask to protect yourself and others
What NOT to Panic Buy
Excessive toilet paper
Years worth of bottled water
Hundreds of soap/sanitizer bottles
Unhealthy snacks and sweets
Foods you don't actually like
4-Day Meal Plan Cycle
This calculator provides ingredients for a nutritionally balanced 4-day meal plan that can be repeated throughout your quarantine. The plan covers all nutritional requirements for adults and children with minimal waste.
Sample Daily Menu (Adult)
Breakfast
Oatmeal with apple and almonds, milk
Lunch
Lentil stew with rice and vegetables
Dinner
Tuna salad with bread and pickles
Snack
Crispbread with chickpea spread
Nutritional Balance
Note: Children's portions are scaled appropriately. The meal plan can be customized based on dietary restrictions or preferences while maintaining nutritional balance.
Food Storage & Safety Tips
Fresh Foods
- • Store fruits and vegetables properly to extend life
- • Keep potatoes in cool, dark places
- • Refrigerate dairy and meat immediately
- • Use oldest items first (FIFO method)
Pantry Items
- • Store in cool, dry places
- • Keep containers sealed and pest-free
- • Check expiration dates regularly
- • Rotate stock when adding new items
Frozen Foods
- • Maintain freezer temperature at 0°F (-18°C)
- • Use frozen vegetables within 8-12 months
- • Label with dates when freezing
- • Defrost safely in refrigerator