Aquafina vs San Pellegrino: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Aquafina
Aquafina Plastic Bottle
50
San Pellegrino
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
67Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | San Pellegrino | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 6 |
| pH | 6.4 | 5.18 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 901 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0.47 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | San Pellegrino |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Pellegrino.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or San Pellegrino?
San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is Aquafina or San Pellegrino better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and San Pellegrino (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or San Pellegrino?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.