Dasani vs smartwater: 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 smartwater. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dasani | smartwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 57/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Dasani Plastic Bottle | Glaceau Smartwater Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Polyester |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 1 |
| pH | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 28 ppm |
| Fluoride | 1.35 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Dasani | smartwater |
|---|---|---|
| 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 smartwater.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dasani or smartwater?
Dasani is the healthier choice, scoring 57/100 versus 50/100 for smartwater. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Dasani or smartwater better for avoiding microplastics?
Dasani (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and smartwater (polyester) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Dasani or smartwater?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.