Aquafina vs Essentia Water: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aquafina and Essentia Water tie at 50/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Aquafina
Aquafina Plastic Bottle
50
Essentia Water
Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water Plastic Bottle
50Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Essentia Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 5 |
| pH | 6.4 | 9.68 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 67.33 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Essentia Water |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 15/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Essentia Water?
Aquafina and Essentia Water tie at 50/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Is Aquafina or Essentia Water better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Essentia Water (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Essentia Water?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.