Dasani 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 Dasani. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Acqua Panna | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 68/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 5 |
| pH | 5.6 | 7.66 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 100 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Acqua Panna |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 2/50 |
| 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 Dasani and Acqua Panna.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Acqua Panna?
Acqua Panna is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is Dasani or Acqua Panna better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Acqua Panna (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Acqua Panna?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.