Dasani vs Essentia Water: 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 Essentia Water. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Dasani
Dasani Plastic Bottle
57
Essentia Water
Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water Plastic Bottle
50Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Essentia Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water 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 | 5 |
| pH | 5.6 | 9.68 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 67.33 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Essentia Water |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Essentia Water.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Essentia Water?
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for Essentia Water. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Dasani or Essentia Water better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Essentia Water (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Essentia Water?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.