Arrowhead vs Acqua Panna: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Acqua Panna is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 57/100 for Arrowhead. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Arrowhead | Acqua Panna | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 68/100 |
| Product compared | Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water Gallon | Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Mountain Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 6 | 5 |
| pH | 7.5 | 7.66 |
| TDS (minerals) | 135.5 ppm | 100 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.5 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Arrowhead | Acqua Panna |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 1/50 | 2/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Arrowhead or Acqua Panna?
Acqua Panna is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 57/100 for Arrowhead. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Is Arrowhead or Acqua Panna better for avoiding microplastics?
Arrowhead (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Acqua Panna (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Arrowhead or Acqua Panna?
Arrowhead has more dissolved minerals (135.5 ppm TDS vs 100 ppm).