Dasani vs Ozarka: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Ozarka is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are water source and PFAS testing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Ozarka | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 59/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Ozarka Spring Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 8 |
| pH | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 94 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Ozarka |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 12/50 | 0/50 |
| 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 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Dasani and Ozarka.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Ozarka?
Ozarka is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 57/100 for Dasani. The biggest differences are water source and PFAS testing.
Is Dasani or Ozarka better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Ozarka (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Ozarka?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.