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Glad GladWare Entree Food Storage Containers (25 oz, 5 Count - 2 Pack) scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Food-grade polypropylene is FDA-approved for food contact and is BPA-free by its chemical nature. It has low leaching risk at normal refrigerator and room temperatures, though it is not as chemically inert as glass.
Tempered soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — no chemicals leach into your food. Slightly more susceptible to thermal shock than borosilicate but perfectly safe for daily use.
The PP lid is the same FDA-approved material as the container body — consistent and transparent. PP is one of the safer plastics for food contact.
Food-grade polypropylene lids are FDA-approved and BPA-free by nature — a solid choice, though not as inert as silicone or glass lid materials.
Confirmed BPA-free for both the PP containers and PP lids.
Confirmed BPA-free across both the glass containers and polypropylene lids.
Glad has not published PFAS-free testing for GladWare containers. This is typical across most food storage brands in this category.
Glasslock has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid silicone gaskets — a transparency gap but not unusual in 2026.
These plastic containers are not oven-safe. They handle microwave reheating fine, but if you need to go from fridge to oven, you will need a glass container instead.
Oven-safe to 450°F via TEMPERMAX tempering technology — full versatility from fridge to oven.
The Lock Tight snap seal clicks into place and provides reliable leak resistance for soups, sauces, and packed lunches.
The 4-tab locking clip system with integrated silicone gasket is the most leak-resistant design tested by expert reviewers — ideal for transporting soups and liquids.
Both containers and lids are top-rack dishwasher safe. The plastic resists heat and moisture in the dishwasher without warping.
Both glass containers and polypropylene lids are fully dishwasher safe — no hand-wash components.
Lids snap on with a single press — the fastest and most convenient lid mechanism for grabbing leftovers from the fridge.
The 4-tab locking design is very secure but requires snapping all four sides with two hands — slower than press-fit or one-handed snap designs.
Containers stack neatly and lids interlock, keeping your cabinet organized even with multiple sets.
Containers stack with lids on and nest with lids off — though the mixed shapes (round, square, rectangle) are less space-efficient than uniform sets.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You need affordable, disposable-friendly containers for daily meal prep and packed lunches
You want the easiest possible daily use with one-handed snap lids and dishwasher-safe everything
You go through containers frequently and need replaceable sets at under two dollars per container
You are okay with plastic food contact and prioritize convenience and budget over material safety
You want glass containers with genuinely leakproof lids for transporting lunches and soups
You need an affordable 9-container glass set under $40 for meal prep
You regularly move containers from fridge to oven — these handle 450°F
You prefer everything to go in the dishwasher without exception
The main thing to know
These are polypropylene plastic containers. While FDA-approved and BPA-free, plastic inherently scores lower than glass or stainless steel for food-contact safety in our methodology. If material safety is your top priority, look at glass alternatives.
The polypropylene lids are the weakest link — Glasslock has not disclosed PFAS-free status for the lid gasket material, and the specific plastic formulation beyond "BPA-free" is not detailed.
Skip this if you...
You want to avoid plastic food contact entirely and prefer glass or stainless steel
You need oven-safe containers for reheating or baking
You want the highest material safety scores and are willing to pay more for glass containers
You want to eliminate all plastic from your food storage — the PP lids are direct food-contact surfaces
You need one-handed lid operation — the 4-tab locking system requires two hands
You specifically need PFAS-free verification on lid gaskets
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 Glad and Glasslock 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 Glad Glad GladWare Entree Food Storage Containers (25 oz, 5 Count - 2 Pack) - it scored 6.6/10 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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