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Meal Prep Container Matcher

Match equal-size prepared portions to available container sizes, compare wasted capacity and identify shortages.

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Open CSV / project

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Settings & assumptions

Container types

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02 / RESULTS

Read the result in context

One portion per container; no splitting or multi-portion packing. This compares volume only, not suitability for storage, heating or food safety.

How to use Meal Prep Container Matcher

Explore the worked example. Compare several container capacities and available counts with one portion volume and a required number of portions.
Replace the container types with your own entries. Set volume per portion · ml, portions to store.
Choose “Match the containers”. Review container assignments, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

A starting point

Compare several container capacities and available counts with one portion volume and a required number of portions. The example is illustrative and can be replaced.

Know what you are comparing

Can one portion be split between containers?

No. Each portion is assigned to one fitting container, preferring the smallest suitable capacity. The result reports shortages when inventory cannot fit all portions.

Files, privacy & saving

Calculations run locally in a browser worker. Input CSV files use the column names in the downloadable template and keep your current settings. Projects restore inputs and up to four scenarios. Imports are limited to 1 MiB and 100 entries. There is no automatic saving. Public pages include advertising and optional analytics; see our privacy policy.

CSV exports contain the entire selected table. JSON and printable HTML reports include all result tables; open the report and use your browser’s Print command for PDF.

Using Meal Prep Container Matcher

Match equal-size prepared portions to available container sizes, compare wasted capacity and identify shortages.

Explore the worked example. Compare several container capacities and available counts with one portion volume and a required number of portions.
Replace the container types with your own entries. Set volume per portion · ml, portions to store.
Choose “Match the containers”. Review container assignments, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

Example

Compare several container capacities and available counts with one portion volume and a required number of portions.

Questions & answers

Can one portion be split between containers?

No. Each portion is assigned to one fitting container, preferring the smallest suitable capacity. The result reports shortages when inventory cannot fit all portions.

Can I compare and save alternative plans?

Yes. Capture up to four calculated scenarios, restore their inputs and save them in a project JSON file. There is no automatic saving.

How do I bring in my own entries?

Download the CSV template, retain its column names and replace the example rows. Imports are limited to 100 entries and 1 MiB. A saved project also restores settings.

What should I check before using the result?

One portion per container; no splitting or multi-portion packing. This compares volume only, not suitability for storage, heating or food safety.