Aquafina vs Icelandic Glacial: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Icelandic Glacial is the healthier choice, scoring 71/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Icelandic Glacial | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 71/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Icelandic Glacial Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 29 |
| pH | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 68.9 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Icelandic Glacial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22/22 |
| 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 Icelandic Glacial.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Icelandic Glacial?
Icelandic Glacial is the healthier choice, scoring 71/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is Aquafina or Icelandic Glacial better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Icelandic Glacial (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Icelandic Glacial?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.