Fiji Water vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Fiji Water
Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle
56
Aqua Carpatica
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
80Side-by-side comparison
| Fiji Water | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle | Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 4 | 4 |
| pH | 7.89 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | 220 ppm | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Fiji Water | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 22/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Fiji Water or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Is Fiji Water or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Fiji Water (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Fiji Water or Aqua Carpatica?
Fiji Water has more dissolved minerals (220 ppm TDS vs 205 ppm).