Dasani vs Core Hydration: 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 Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Core Hydration | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Core Hydration 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 | 2 |
| pH | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 78 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Core Hydration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core Hydration.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Core Hydration?
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Dasani or Core Hydration better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Core Hydration (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Core Hydration?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.