Abstract: The portable grinder and container is a mechanical device. The portable grinder and container is configured for use with a PDD (personal data device) case. The PDD case is configured for use in protecting a personal data device. The portable grinder and container attaches to the PDD case. The portable grinder and container is configured for use with plant based materials. The grinds the plant based materials to release one or more phytochemicals contained in the plant based materials. The portable grinder and container incorporates a first grinder section, a second grinder section, a collection pan, and a threaded connection. The threaded connection secures the second grinder section to the collection pan. The collection pan attaches to the PDD case. The first grinder section magnetically attaches to the second grinder section. The first grinder section and the second grinder section combine to grind the plant based materials.