Dasani vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are packaging material and contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Aqua Carpatica 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 | 4 |
| pH | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 22/50 |
| 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 Aqua Carpatica.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are packaging material and contaminants.
Is Dasani or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Aqua Carpatica?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.