15 Best Food Storage Containers

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Are you always looking for new ways to make maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator easier? It all starts with the right food storage containers. Whether you're trying to figure out where to stash leftovers from last night's one-pan pasta or you want to decant your baking essentials to keep flour and sugar pest-free, food storage containers make organizing easy.

To help you find the perfect food storage container for your needs, we've rounded up some of the best options available right now. From containers made from tempered glass (meaning they're oven-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe) to decorative canisters, these containers will help streamline your pantry, countertops, and refrigerator—finally.

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Best Airtight: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids

This 10-container set of keeps everything from dried pasta to cereal protected from pests and moisture. Each airtight container is made with thick, BPA-free plastic that is freezer safe and top-rack dishwasher safe. Their translucent design ensures 360-degree visibility, so you can easily gauge what's inside. The containers are also topped with snap-on, stackable lids for compact storage.

$60 at Amazon

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Best for Bakers: Martha Stewart Langstaff Set

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Protect your baking essentials and help them stay fresh with this stackable six-piece set. Clear plastic allows you to quickly identify your ingredient, and see exactly how is left.

$28 at Amazon

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Best for Stacking: Le Creuset Storage Container

The classic stoneware lid on this container allows for easy stacking and optimal storage. Available in three sizes (23 ounces, 1.5 quarts, and 2.5 quarts), a tight-sealing wooden lid keeps contents fresh and safe from pests. The exterior is crack-resistant and glazed in Le Creuset's signature hues, adding a pop of color to your pantry.

Buy on for $46

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Most Decorative: Sur La Table Nova Deruta Canister

Need a vessel to store your coffee or sugar that's pretty enough to sit on your kitchen counter? With its handcrafted Italian-inspired motif, this decorative option is functional and beautiful. It measures 11.2 inches in diameter and 6.7 inches in height, and it's dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Complete your tablescape by pairing this vibrant canister with the matching Nova Deruta Compote and Dinnerware Set.

Orig. $150 Buy on for $90

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Best for Organizing: Sur La Table's Glass Storage Set With Pen

This food storage set takes the guesswork out of organizing your pantry. Complete with measurements on the side and an erasable pen for keeping track of everything from contents to expiration dates, these multi-functional containers will serve you well for years to come. Each container is made of dual-tempered glass and matched with a tight-locking, silicone gasket lid, so it's durable against thermal shock and safe in the oven, freezer, and dishwasher. When they're not in use, the eight-piece set can be stacked within one another for easy storage.

Orig. $30 Buy on for $20

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Best Microwavable: Mepal Microwavable Nested Storage Bowls

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Ideal for storing leftovers, these microwave-safe bowls are thoughtfully designed for easy reheating and stylish enough for serving. In fact, they make excellent lunch containers. Their airtight lids keep food fresh and your fridge free of leaks. Another plus? Their nesting capabilities make for easy organizing when not in use.

Buy on for $90

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Best for Simple Storage: Greener Chef Glass Containers

Use these sleek glass food storage containers to hold everything from dried nuts to grains. The four-piece set features containers of various sizes, each made with heavy-duty glass and matched with an airtight-sealing wooden lid. Their sleek design eliminates bulk from your pantry, and they can be stacked to adhere to your shelving.

$25 at Amazon

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Best Minimalist: Urban Green Glass Food Storage Jars

You can store everything from dried pasta to flour in these canisters with a simple, modern design. They're sleek enough to display on your kitchen counters but functional enough to streamline the organization in your whole pantry. Airtight bamboo lids keep the contents of each jar fresh, dry, and safe from pests.

$35 at Amazon

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Best for Liquids: Weck Mold Jars

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These strongly-sealed jars are great for stashing liquids like oils, jams, and pickled creations. The 28.7-ounce glass containers have a vintage feel and are easy to fill thanks to their tapered shape and their rubber-lined lids have an airtight lock for optimal preservation. They're also sleekly designed so you can stack them on top of each other, freeing up precious space in your pantry.

Buy on for $50

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Best Geometric Design: Crate & Barrel Ethan Medium Canister

This textured canister is a sleek storage option for foods like flour and coffee. Its dark wooden lid adds striking contrast while providing a tight seal with its silicone gaskets. (Note: The canister is hand-wash only.) The geometric jar has a 44-ounce capacity. There is also a small taupe container and a larger version in black sold separately.

Buy on for $28

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Best Metallic: Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Canisters

The combination of brass handles and stainless steel canisters makes for easy and decorative food storage, perfect for a contemporary kitchen. The lids create an air-tight seal with their silicone gaskets. Both canisters are dishwasher safe and sized to sufficiently house your go-to cooking and baking ingredients.

$45 at Walmart

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Best Budget: Bentgo Prep 2-Compartment Containers

Whether you're packing a picnic or a lunch for the day ahead, a bento box is a smart way to store food. This set features 10 identical meal-prep containers, which can be used to transport your lunch or save leftovers, each with two pre-portioned compartments for optimal organization and storage. Choose between three stylish colors: blush pink, burgundy, and rose gold.

$13 at Amazon

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Best Glass: Martha Stewart Collection Canister Set

With their tight-sealing lids, these affordable glass jars are a great choice for liquid food storage and even taking meals like salad in a jar or overnight oats into the office. The set of five offers 15.5-oz, 25.3-oz, 33.8-oz, 50.72-oz, and 70.7-oz capacities, and are all dishwasher safe.

$44 at Amazon

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Best Stoneware: Mason Stoneware Canisters

Available as a set of of three or sold individually, these stoneware canisters will suit any natural-themed decor with their earthy wooden lids and neutral color palette. But they don't just look good: Their airtight lids keep anything from uncooked rice to sugar fresh. Did we mention they're dishwasher and microwave safe?

Orig. $80 $64 at Pottery Barn

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Best To-Go Container: Onyx Airtight Metal Storage Containers

Ideal for leftovers and on-the-go snacks and lunches, these stylish stainless steel food storage containers are just the thing to add to your collection. The set of five (note it's also available as a set of three or two) holds 4.7-oz, 10.4-oz, 24-oz, 37-oz, and 52.8-oz. The silicone lids prevent spills no matter how casually they are thrown in a bag and while they are not microwave safe they are dishwasher, oven and freezer safe.

$94 at Food52

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