Core Hydration 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 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

Core Hydration

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

50
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

Topo Chico

Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

64

Side-by-side comparison

Core HydrationTopo Chico
Purity score50/10064/100
Product comparedCore Hydration Plastic BottleTopo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillSparkling
Water sourceMunicipal SupplySpring
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoNo
Contaminants flagged27
pH7.45.6
TDS (minerals)78 ppm630 ppm
Fluoride0 mg/L0.096 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorCore HydrationTopo Chico
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/500/50
Water source15/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/70/7
PFAS testing0/50/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Core Hydration or Topo Chico?

Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.

Is Core Hydration or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Core Hydration or Topo Chico?

Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 78 ppm).

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