Dasani vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Dasani
Dasani Plastic Bottle
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Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 0 |
| pH | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 47/50 |
| 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 Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Is Dasani or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Crystal Geyser?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.