Best Glass Food Storage Containers

Glasslock 11292 18-Piece Assorted Container Set is as much about quantity as it is about quality. Having 9 different containers at hand is always a plus. However, having 9 different but equally good containers is a much better deal.

Comprised of silica, limestone, soda ash, and other natural components, the containers' lids are recyclable and BPA-free. They do not contain any harmful environmental hormones.

The silicone sealing makes these locking lids particularly airtight and leakproof. They do not snap that easily at first but you shouldn't have any issues a little further down the road.

As it is usually the case, these glass food storage containers are transparent and see-through and so are the glass lids. This way, you're able to easily identify the contents. Plus, they look pretty great in just about any kitchen setting.

Going back to the quantity part, the set comes supplied with 4 rectangular containers (1 x 6.3 cup, 2 x 3.5 cups, 1 x 1.6 cup), 2 square (1 x 3.3 cup, 1 x 1.5 cup), and 3 round containers (1 x 3.1 cup, 1 x 1.6 cup, 1 x 0.7 cup). Needless to say, that's enough to properly sort out many different meals and food items.

Again, what makes Glasslock 11292 18-Piece Assorted Container Set relatively special is the unique combination of quality and quantity. As far as we're concerned, there really isn't anything about this set to complain about.

These glass food storage containers from Bayco are about as good as these things come. The quality glass is strong and tough. The lids are BPA-free, odorless, and stainproof. Without the lids, the containers are oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe. With the lids, you can put them into the freezer.

The lids are as airtight as leakproof as the next lids. What's more, they incorporate special non-skid/non-slip coating that allows you to store the containers on top of each other without worrying about them sliding off.

All in all, the containers are as convenient as they come except for the fact that you have to clean the lids separately and can't put them in a dishwasher with the containers.

Inside the package, you'll find a 4.5 cup, 2.8 cup, and a 1.6 cup, all rectangular. In addition to that, the company sends you 3 square containers (a 3.4 cup, 2.2 cup, and a 1.4 cup) and just as many round containers ( a 4.1 cup, 2.7 cup, and a 1.7 cup). Of course, with these containers, you receive 9 matching lids.

With so many different containers, you'll be prepared for just as many different applications: gym, portion control, leftovers, work lunches, picnic, travel, the list goes on. They will be able to keep your food nice and fresh without changing its taste.

This Pyrex 6-piece keeps things simple. It doesn't include too many containers. You won't find square and round items here. All the company sends you are 3 rectangular food storage containers: 11-cup, 6-cup, and 3-cup as well as 3 matching lids (as per usual). As you would imagine, this particular entry here goes with quality over quantity.

Sure, 3 containers are probably not enough to sort out every single food item/meal in your fridge. But their quality does not disappoint.

The glass here is particularly resistant to temperature changes. You can take the containers out of your freezer (both the lids and the containers are freezer safe) and put them in a microwave right away without worrying about damaging the glass.

Furthermore, the glass dishes are dishwasher and oven safe (just make sure to take the plastic lids off before putting the containers into the oven).

The bright red plastic lids are not see-through, that is definitely a minus in our book because you won't be able to identify the contents from every angle. Other than that, however, we don't really have any major complaints.

Once more, this Pyrex 6-piece glass food storage container set doesn't make a particularly appealing quantity case but the containers themselves are top-notch. They're really practical and the largest 11-cup container will allow you to store enough food items for multiple meals at a time.

Rubbermaid 1977447 14-Piece Brilliance Set, as far as we're concerned, isn't really all that brilliant. It's not bad but the package has its flaws. We can't say that it is necessarily a flaw but the containers here are plastic, not glass. Now, it is a food-grade, high-quality, BPA-free, so you shouldn't have any issues with it.

Plus, the containers do look like glass, with a premium look as well as stain- and odor-resistant coating. All in all, they're pretty good for storing all types of food.

We really like the splatter-free vents and the latches that you can lift to reveal these vents. It allows you to re-heat your leftovers without removing the lid.

Besides, plastic has its advantages too. The material is a lot lighter than glass, making the containers far more convenient in terms of transportation. You can take them with you to work/school and you might not even notice that the containers are there in the bag.

The 7 matching lids are 100% leakproof, so you can use these little rectangular boxes to transport sauces, soups, and stews. They stack for easy organization, making it possible to store meats, veggies, fruit, and many more foods in the fridge without causing any clutter.

The only issue we have in this regard is that the shape makes it a little inconvenient to pour the liquids out but not necessarily too inconvenient.

Prep Naturals with this particular set go with a slightly different approach. These little boxes are as much storage containers as they are lunch containers or, as Japanese call them, bento boxes.

The small but noticeable difference is that the containers here come equipped with 3 compartments each. You can and should use these compartments for portion control, separating different parts of the meal. This way, it is much easier to put your meal plan into action.

On top of that, these containers come supplied with reusable cutlery that stows easily in the convenient lid compartment. You'll have your meals ready anywhere you want without worrying about forks, knives, and other cutlery necessary to properly eat them.

As far as we're concerned, the only downside to these bento boxes is that the dividers make the containers a little heavy compared to your average glass food storage containers but not necessarily too heavy to make them particularly inconvenient. Plus, the glass here is top-notch. There's very little chance it will warp or break with regular use.

All things considered, this bento box set from Prep Naturals is a little different from every other entry on the list. It is less about storage and more about meal prep. These are great for people leading an active lifestyle.