Dasani vs Arrowhead: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Dasani and Arrowhead tie at 57/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Arrowhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 57/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 6 |
| pH | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 135.5 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 1/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Arrowhead?
Dasani and Arrowhead tie at 57/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Is Dasani or Arrowhead better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Arrowhead (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Arrowhead?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.