Fiji Water vs Icelandic Glacial: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Icelandic Glacial is the healthier choice, scoring 71/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Fiji Water
Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle
56
Icelandic Glacial
Icelandic Glacial Water Glass Bottle
71Side-by-side comparison
| Fiji Water | Icelandic Glacial | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 71/100 |
| Product compared | Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle | Icelandic Glacial Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 4 | 29 |
| pH | 7.89 | 7.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 220 ppm | 68.9 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Fiji Water | Icelandic Glacial |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Fiji Water or Icelandic Glacial?
Icelandic Glacial is the healthier choice, scoring 71/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Is Fiji Water or Icelandic Glacial better for avoiding microplastics?
Fiji Water (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Icelandic Glacial (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Fiji Water or Icelandic Glacial?
Fiji Water has more dissolved minerals (220 ppm TDS vs 68.9 ppm).