How long do leftovers last?

83 leftover items with fridge, pantry, and freezer durations. Click any item for spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.

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  Cooked Chicken Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 4 months
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  Cooked Ground Beef Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Cooked Fish Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Pizza Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2 months
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  Cooked Pasta Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2 months
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  Soup / Stew Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Cooked Rice Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Hard-Boiled Eggs Fridge 1 week (shell or peeled)
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  Casserole / Bake Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Cooked Vegetables Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Takeout (general) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Fried Rice Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Stir-Fry Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Curry (chicken, vegetable) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Chili Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 4–6 months
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  Mashed Potatoes Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1 month
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  Roasted Vegetables Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Pancakes / Waffles Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Quiche Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Mac and Cheese Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Burgers (cooked patties) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Tacos / Burritos (assembled) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 3 months (unwrapped)
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  Bone Broth / Stock (homemade) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Deviled Eggs Fridge 3–4 days
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  Cooked Dal (toor / moong) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Sambar Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Rasam Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Rajma (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Chole / Chana Masala (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Paneer Curry (e.g. paneer butter masala) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Vegetable Biryani (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Idli (cooked) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 1 month
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  Idli / Dosa Batter (fermented, refrigerated) Fridge 5–7 days
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  Chapati / Roti (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Paratha (plain, cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Poha (cooked) Fridge 1–2 days
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  Upma (cooked) Fridge 2–3 days
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  Khichdi (cooked) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Curd Rice (cooked) Fridge 1–2 days
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  Dry Vegetable Sabzi (e.g. aloo, bhindi) Fridge 2–3 days
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  Sushi Rice (Cooked, Plain) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Rotisserie Chicken (Store-Bought) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 4 months
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  Egg Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Pad Thai (Leftovers) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Potato Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Chicken Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Tuna Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Lasagna (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Coleslaw Fridge 3–4 days
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  Pulled Pork (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Macaroni Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Overnight Oats Fridge 3–4 days
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  Chia Seed Pudding Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Chicken Noodle Soup (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Beef Stew (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Falafel (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Bolognese Sauce (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Spinach Artichoke Dip Fridge 3–4 days
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  Meatballs in Sauce (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Gyoza / Potstickers (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Crab Cakes (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Shepherd's Pie (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2 months
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  Shakshuka Fridge 3–4 days
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  French Onion Soup (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Bone-In Ham (Cooked Leftovers) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Pho (Leftovers) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Pasta Salad Fridge 3–4 days
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  Chicken Wings (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Ramen (Cooked, With Broth) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Fresh Spring Rolls (Vietnamese) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 1 month
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  Shawarma (Leftover Meat) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Quesadillas (Cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Enchiladas (Casserole-Style) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Burrito Bowls (Rice + Toppings) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Caesar Salad (Assembled) Fridge 1–2 days
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  Cooked Oatmeal / Porridge Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Cooked Quinoa Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Cooked Lentils (Plain) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Cooked Salmon Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Cooked Turkey (Leftovers) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Cooked Shrimp (Leftovers / Cocktail) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Cooked Pork Chops Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
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  Samosa (Cooked / Fried) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months