The 14 Best Food Storage Containers of 2022

Having a good collection of food storage containers allows you to keep food fresh for longer, save leftovers, and prep your meals ahead of time. It's also ideal for busy families—especially those with kids—so you can pack healthy snacks on-the-go. But possibly best of all, the right bins, bowls, boxes, jars, and canisters can make your pantry, fridge, and kitchen countertops look organized, cohesive, and aesthetically pleasing.

There's no shortage of products on the market for storing, organizing, and displaying food. From glass, acrylic, and plastic to silicone, rubber, and stainless steel, there are basically endless options to choose from. Beyond that, there's also a huge range of sizes, shapes, configurations, and lid types.

Yes, it takes a lot of time to sift through, so we're making it easier. Here, the best food storage containers for all your food prep and leftover needs.

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If you're looking for an all-around good set of glass storage containers, this collection from Glasslock is an excellent choice. It comes with five containers plus locking lids: three 13-ounce, one 24-ounce, and one 34-ounce. The entire set is airtight and leak-proof, with the latching lids securing freshness for longer. Plus, it's odor-free and stain-proof, so you no longer have to deal with orange-stained containers. The best part? Each piece is microwave-, oven-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe, allowing for maximum convenience.

OXO Good Grips 20-Piece POP Canister Set

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If you're open to splurging on a high-quality set with lots of sizes, you can't do better than the OXO Good Grips POP Canister Set. It comes with a whopping 20 containers ranging from 6.4 ounces to 140.8 ounces, and each clear plastic canister has a handy push-down lid with silicone gaskets for airtight closure. When you want to open them, just press it again to release the seal.

You can keep all your cooking and baking ingredients, dry foods, and snacks in their own containers. Place them in your pantry, fridge, cabinets, or even right on your counters. Not only will your food stay fresh and organized, but it'll also be pleasant to look at.

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Ello's Duraglass Meal Prep Set is ideal for those who like to plan lunches and snacks, prep ingredients, and chop vegetables ahead of time. This 10-piece bundle includes five rectangular containers, each with a 27.2-ounce capacity, and five snap-on lids with a leak-proof seal. Each container has a basket-like silicone cover in a different color, making them slip-resistant and able to be handled right out of the microwave or oven. Plus, the colors make it super easy to categorize your food.

Lille Home Premium Stainless Steel Food Containers

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Bento boxes like the Lille Home Stainless Steel Food Containers are also great for packing lunches. Made of premium-quality stainless steel with a protective non-slip exterior, these boxes won't slip or slide off a wet counter—and you won't burn your hand when taking them out of the microwave. As for the lids, the snap-on design offers an airtight, leak-proof seal.

You'll get a set of three rectangular boxes with rounded corners: One is 16 ounces, one is 30 ounces, and one is 48 ounces. You can pack sandwiches, salads, wraps, rice dishes, grain bowls, sushi, kids' lunches—you name it. Color options include blush pink, light blue, and mint green, all of which are very nice to look at.

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You can never really make too much pasta, but in the event that you may have, this reusable bowl is the perfect container. Made of ceramic that's wrapped in silicone, this minimalist one-liter container can hold lots of leftovers so none of your favorite meals go to waste. It's also the perfect vessel to pack your lunch, whether that's a salad, bowl of grains, or, yup, last night's leftovers.

The chic container is available in five colors—blush, mint, slate, charcoal, and cream—and is both microwave- and dishwasher-safe for easy use.

The Container Store Tellfresh Tall Food Storage Containers

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Do you like to keep baking ingredients, dry pasta, rice, or bulk snack foods in clear canisters? If so, the Tellfresh Tall Food Storage Containers from The Container Store are a great option. Made of durable food-safe plastic with easy airtight lids, this collection is straightforward and efficient with a minimalist appeal.

The smallest option is 27 ounces and the largest is 160 ounces, giving you plenty of space to stash your bulk items. Each container has graduated measurements molded into the plastic, so you'll know exactly how much is in them. Plus, your pantry will look tidy and cohesive.

Rosti Mepal Cirqula 4 Piece Multi-Bowl Set

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One of the best nesting bowl sets out there is from Mepal. It includes four bowls of varying sizes, each with a flexible and completely leak-proof lid that's ideal for on-the-go soups or salads. The actual bowls are made of an unbreakable combination of durable BPA-free plastic and thermoplastic rubber that's microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe. Choose from 10 stylish color options, like berry red, blush pink, pine green, and lemon yellow.

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We probably don't need to tell you how convenient food storage bags are, but single-use versions are highly wasteful. That's why the reusable design of Stasher bags is so brilliant. Made of non-toxic platinum silicone, this product is safe for your freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and even your oven. The self-sealing closure makes it easy to store food and keep it fresh, and there are tons of different sizes and colors to choose from.

iDesign The Spruce 3-Piece Plastic Refrigerator Organizer Bin Set with Lids

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If your favorite fruits and vegetables are rotting just one or two days sooner than you'd like them to, this set of bins is the perfect solution. Made with a double-layered design, the containers include three pieces: one berry bin, one large divided bin, and one small bin. They can easily be stacked on top of one another thanks to their modular design and will help bring stylized organization to your refrigerator or pantry.

No matter what kind of refrigerator space you're working with, the bins come in various sizes with additional components, so they can be used in versatile ways.

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If you pack your lunch most days or like to prep a mid-day meal for your work-from-home job, reach for the Black + Blum Lunch Bowl. The bowl itself is made of microwave-safe glass with a protective wood-fiber base, and the top is made of durable stainless steel. The contrast of the steel and almond-colored base looks especially nice, and there's even an inner silicone lid to prevent leaks and splatters. There are three sizes available, but we recommend getting all three to cover all your storage needs.

Pyrex Ultimate 10-Piece Glass Storage Set

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When it comes to glass containers, the Pyrex Ultimate collection really stands out. This 10-piece set comes with two rectangular and three round containers, each with a glass lid with a white airtight silicone rim. Like all Pyrex glass products, these food storage containers resist stains, odors, and scratches. They're also safe to use in the dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven.

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If you're partial to stainless steel, we think you'll love the Bruntmor Airtight Food Containers. You'll get a set of three round canisters in three sizes. Each has a transparent snap-on lid with blue, orange, or green clasps. Thanks to the leak-proof seal, you can count on your food staying fresh both at home and on the go.

Planetary Design Airscape Glass & Bamboo Food Storage Containers

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Lids are a critical component of storage containers, and Planetary Design's airtight tops really stand out. The round Airscape Food Storage Containers have bamboo tops with inner lids that force air out of the canisters, keeping things fresher for longer by ensuring that any air space inside the container is separated from your food.

The body of the jars is a food-safe, stain-resistant glass, and the inner lids are made of BPA-free rubber. Choose between small (32 ounces) and medium (64 ounces), or shop at Food52 and buy the set.

C CREST 5-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers

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On a budget? Check out the C Crest Glass Food Storage Containers. This affordable pack includes five 34-ounce rectangular containers with locking lids for airtight storage. They stack on top of each other and can be used in the microwave or oven without their lids. The glass is clear, but you can choose blue, green, pink, or multicolor clamps.