Core Hydration vs Panama Blue: which water is healthier?

Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

Core Hydration

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

50
Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

Panama Blue

Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

96

Side-by-side comparison

Core HydrationPanama Blue
Purity score50/10096/100
Product comparedCore Hydration Plastic BottlePanama Blue Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMunicipal SupplyAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged21
pH7.47.7
TDS (minerals)78 ppm100 ppm
Fluoride0 mg/L—

Score breakdown

FactorCore HydrationPanama Blue
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/5043/50
Water source15/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/77/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Core Hydration or Panama Blue?

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Is Core Hydration or Panama Blue better for avoiding microplastics?

Core Hydration (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Panama Blue (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Core Hydration or Panama Blue?

Panama Blue has more dissolved minerals (100 ppm TDS vs 78 ppm).

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