Aquafina vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 4 |
| pH | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 22/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Aqua Carpatica.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Is Aquafina or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Aqua Carpatica?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.