Dasani vs Pure Life: 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 Pure Life. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | Pure Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals 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 | 6 |
| pH | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 40 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | Pure Life |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pure Life.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or Pure Life?
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for Pure Life. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Dasani or Pure Life better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Pure Life (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or Pure Life?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.