Plan this week's meals, then check the fridge, freezer and pantry. Delete purchases already covered, set amounts for your meals and add missing ingredients. The defaults are editable examples, not enough food for a defined household. Use notes for packs and meal plans; Done records completed purchases and priced rows count toward Paid.
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Fruit and vegetables
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ApplesBuy what you will eat this week and check for bruises.6
BananasChoose ripeness for the meals you plan and buy only what you expect to use; less-ripe fruit does not guarantee a full week's storage.6
OnionsSet the amount from this week's recipes and check condition before buying; use product-specific storage advice rather than a fixed shelf-life assumption.3
CarrotsSet the weight or pack size needed for your meals; if entering a bag price, quantity counts bags, not individual carrots.1
Lettuce or salad greensMatch the amount to planned meals and follow the actual pack's storage and use-by instructions; delete this if other vegetables cover the meals.1
Frozen vegetablesChoose the pack weight and type your meals need, with freezer space and preparation instructions checked; the default two packs are adjustable.2
Dairy and eggs
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EggsCheck for cracks and follow refrigeration instructions. The example 12 counts eggs; for a carton price, rename this to its carton size and set quantity to the number of cartons.12
MilkCheck the date and pick a size you will finish in time.1
YogurtPlain or low-sugar options are easy to flavor at home; check the date.1
CheeseCheck the date and choose a pack size you will finish.1
ButterChoose a pack you will use and follow its storage instructions. If freezing an extra pack, check the producer's guidance and available freezer space.1
Bread and grains
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Whole grain breadCheck the portion of a loaf your meals need and its storage guidance; freeze part only when suitable for the product and your plan.1
RiceChoose the type and pack size your recipes need. Compare price per weight and what you will use; a larger bag is not automatically cheaper or worth storing.1
PastaMatch the type to your recipes and compare price per weight for comparable products; the list does not automatically convert pack prices into a price per kilogram.2
Rolled oatsChoose the type your recipe uses and follow its preparation instructions; compare the same type and pack weight when checking prices.1
Protein foods
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ChickenBag it apart from other foods and refrigerate or freeze it promptly.1
Canned beans or chickpeasChoose low-sodium or no-salt-added cans when you can.3
Canned tuna or salmonCheck the species, packing liquid, ingredients and nutrition label for your planned meals; compare the actual drained weight where given.2
Dried lentils or tofuChoose the lentils or tofu used by your recipe; check the actual preparation, refrigeration and use-by instructions rather than assuming all versions cook or keep alike.1
Pantry staples
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Cooking oilUse an oil suitable for the recipe and cooking method; check its storage instructions and what you already have before buying.1
Canned tomatoesHandy for sauces and soups; pick low-sodium cans when you can.2
Peanut butterLook for a short ingredient list, ideally just peanuts, with no added sugar or salt.1
Coffee or teaCompare the same size and blend when you check prices.1
Household basics
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Dish soapCheck the product's recommended dose, bottle size and use instructions. Concentrated on the label does not by itself show how long a bottle lasts or its cost per use.1
Toilet paperCompare roll count and sheets per roll, not only the pack price.1
Trash bagsCheck the size your trash can needs before buying.1
Laundry detergentCompare cost at the dose you need for your load, water hardness and machine, following the label. A stated wash count applies to its assumed dose and conditions.1
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Printable checklist (27 items)
Fruit and vegetables
Apples x6
Bananas x6
Onions x3
Carrots
Lettuce or salad greens
Frozen vegetables x2
Dairy and eggs
Eggs x12
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Butter
Bread and grains
Whole grain bread
Rice
Pasta x2
Rolled oats
Protein foods
Chicken
Canned beans or chickpeas x3
Canned tuna or salmon x2
Dried lentils or tofu
Pantry staples
Cooking oil
Canned tomatoes x2
Peanut butter
Coffee or tea
Household basics
Dish soap
Toilet paper
Trash bags
Laundry detergent
Plan the week's meals and peek in the fridge, freezer and pantry first, so you buy only what you will use before it spoils. A quick food safety tip: keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs apart from other food in your cart and bags, and get perishables into the fridge within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when it is above 90°F outside.
Before you shop
Check the kitchen before you shop
Check what you have and plan meals around foods to use first. Delete purchases covered by that stock and buy the missing amounts. Note whether a row means individual items, weight or packs. For a carton price, use the carton count - not the number of eggs inside - as the priced quantity.
Mix fresh, frozen and canned
Choose fresh, frozen or canned ingredients to suit the meals and available storage. Follow the product's preparation and storage instructions. Health Canada's general shopping guidance recommends comparing nutrition labels for sodium, sugars and saturated fat; it does not set a meal plan or quantities for this list.
Keep raw meat apart and cold
FDA guidance recommends separating raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in carts, bags and the fridge. Refrigerate or freeze perishables within 2 hours of purchase, or 1 hour above 90°F. Use a thermometer to check a fridge at 40°F or below and a freezer at 0°F or below.
Compare the same pack size
For household basics and pantry items you buy often, note the brand and pack size so you compare like with like. Once you know the exact product, you can check its price with Muchita Shopping.
Questions about this list
How much should I buy for a week?
The starting quantities are editable examples, not a household or nutrition calculation. Set amounts from your meals, the people eating, existing stock and storage. When entering a price, make quantity match the unit sold: for one carton of 12 eggs, rename the row and set quantity to one carton, rather than multiplying its price by 12.
What does a Best if Used By date mean?
On US products, FDA describes Best if Used By as a quality date, not a date when food automatically becomes unsafe. Except for infant formula, federal rules do not require quality dates on packaged food. Follow storage instructions too. Do not treat an unchanged appearance as proof of safety; ask the producer when unsure about its label or storage.
How do I keep groceries safe on the way home?
Bag raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separately from other foods. Refrigerate or freeze perishables within 2 hours of purchase, or within 1 hour when it is above 90°F outside. An appliance thermometer helps you check that the fridge stays at 40°F or below.
Canada's food guide - Healthier grocery shopping Health Canada guidance supports planning ahead and shopping with a grocery list, filling the cart with vegetables, fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods, including plant-based ones, reading nutrition labels and choosing foods with little to no added sodium, sugars or saturated fat. Starting quantities here are editorial examples, not a nutrition plan. Checked: 2026-10-05
FDA - How to Cut Food Waste and Maintain Food Safety US food safety guidance supports meal planning, shopping lists, checking the pantry before buying, not buying more perishables than you can use, reading Best if Used By dates as a quality date, keeping the fridge at 40°F or below and the freezer at 0°F or below, and freezing foods to keep them longer. It does not set quantities for a household. Checked: 2026-10-05
FDA - Safe Food Handling US food safety guidance supports separating raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in the cart, bags and fridge, and refrigerating or freezing perishables within 2 hours of purchase, or 1 hour above 90°F. It does not cover what or how much to buy. Checked: 2026-10-05
Target - Household Essentials US retailer assortment supports toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies and trash bags as household product categories. It does not establish how much a household needs or which products to choose. Checked: 2026-10-05
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