Fiji Water vs Aquafina: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Fiji Water is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source.
Side-by-side comparison
| Fiji Water | Aquafina | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle | Aquafina Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 4 | 3 |
| pH | 7.89 | 6.4 |
| TDS (minerals) | 220 ppm | — |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Fiji Water | Aquafina |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 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 Fiji Water and Aquafina.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Fiji Water or Aquafina?
Fiji Water is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source.
Is Fiji Water or Aquafina better for avoiding microplastics?
Fiji Water (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aquafina (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Fiji Water or Aquafina?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.