Aquafina vs Perrier: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Perrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Aquifer |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 3 |
| pH | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 470 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Perrier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Perrier.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Perrier?
Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is Aquafina or Perrier better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Perrier (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Perrier?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.