Aquafina vs Ice Mountain: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Ice Mountain is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source and PFAS testing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Ice Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 59/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Ice Mountain Spring Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 13 |
| pH | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 191 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Ice Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Ice Mountain.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Ice Mountain?
Ice Mountain is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source and PFAS testing.
Is Aquafina or Ice Mountain better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Ice Mountain (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Ice Mountain?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.