Arrowhead vs Topo Chico: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 57/100 for Arrowhead. The biggest differences are packaging material.
Side-by-side comparison
| Arrowhead | Topo Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 64/100 |
| Product compared | Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water Gallon | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Mountain Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 6 | 7 |
| pH | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 135.5 ppm | 630 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.5 mg/L | 0.096 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Arrowhead | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 1/50 | 0/50 |
| 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 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Arrowhead or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 57/100 for Arrowhead. The biggest differences are packaging material.
Is Arrowhead or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?
Arrowhead (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Topo Chico (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Arrowhead or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 135.5 ppm).