Compare Food Storage Containers
Caraway 14-Piece Glass Food Storage Container Set scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Borosilicate glass is the safest food-contact material available — chemically inert with zero risk of leaching chemicals into your food at any temperature.
Pyrex-branded soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — the same proven glass used in Pyrex Simply Store containers.
The silicone lid seals are FDA-approved and free of BPA, PFAS, and PTFE — the cleanest lid material profile in this category.
Snapware does not disclose the specific plastic type in the lid. While the lid is BPA-free with a silicone gasket, the lack of material transparency is a concern for a direct food-contact surface.
Confirmed BPA-free by brand, which is expected for a glass-and-silicone design — no plastics touch your food.
Confirmed BPA-free for both the glass container and plastic lid components.
Caraway is one of the few brands in this category to claim PFAS-free status backed by third-party testing for over 200 PFAS compounds.
Snapware has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid seal — common across most brands in this category.
Oven-safe to 450°F — take leftovers straight from the fridge to a hot oven without transferring to another dish.
Oven-safe to 425°F — handles reheating, baking, and roasting with the lid removed. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
The press-fit glass lid sits on top without locking clips or gaskets. Caraway's own FAQ notes these lids are not airtight or leakproof — fine for fridge storage, not for transport.
Four-latch locking system with silicone seal creates a fully leakproof, airtight closure — safe for soups and liquids during transport.
The glass containers go in the dishwasher, but the glass lids must be hand-washed — a daily inconvenience most families will notice.
Both glass container and lid are fully dishwasher safe.
Simple press-fit design lifts on and off easily with one hand — no latches to fumble with when your hands are full.
Four locking tabs require two hands to open and close — slightly frustrating for quick refrigerator access but necessary for the leakproof seal.
Containers stack neatly in the fridge, and the included canvas organizer keeps them tidy in your cabinet.
Rectangular containers stack neatly in the fridge and cabinet.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You prioritize the safest possible food-contact materials for your family's daily food storage
You store leftovers primarily in the refrigerator and don't need leak-proof transport
You want oven-safe containers that go directly from fridge to a 450°F oven
You value a canvas organizer system for keeping your cabinet tidy
You need a large 6-cup leakproof container for meal prep and transport
You value the Snapware lifetime warranty against thermal shock breakage
You want a single container rather than committing to a full set
You are comfortable with BPA-free claims without specific polymer disclosure
The main thing to know
The lids are not airtight or leakproof — Caraway's own FAQ confirms this. If you regularly transport soups, stews, or packed lunches, these will leak.
Snapware does not disclose the specific plastic type used in the locking lid. While it is BPA-free, buyers who want full material transparency should consider Glasslock or Pyrex with known PP lids.
Skip this if you...
You need airtight, leakproof containers for transporting lunches or soups
You want fully dishwasher-safe lids — Caraway glass lids require hand-washing
You're on a budget — at $29 per container, this is among the most expensive in the category
You want full material transparency on lid composition — Snapware does not disclose the specific plastic type
You want borosilicate glass for better thermal shock resistance — this uses soda-lime glass
You prefer one-handed convenience — the 4-latch mechanism requires two hands
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Food Storage Containers options at every price pointEvery Food Storage Containers in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Caraway and Snapware across 3 independent criteria: Safety (94%), Efficacy (6%), Usability (1%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with Caraway Caraway 14-Piece Glass Food Storage Container Set - it scored 9.4/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Food Storage Containers across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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