Dasani vs Aquafina: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Aquafina | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Aquafina Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 3 |
| pH | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | — |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Aquafina |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 15/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Dasani and Aquafina.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Aquafina?
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Dasani or Aquafina better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aquafina (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Aquafina?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.