Fiji Water vs San Pellegrino: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Fiji Water
Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle
56
San Pellegrino
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
67Side-by-side comparison
| Fiji Water | San Pellegrino | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Fiji Artesian Water Plastic Bottle | San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Aquifer | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 4 | 6 |
| pH | 7.89 | 5.18 |
| TDS (minerals) | 220 ppm | 901 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0.47 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Fiji Water | San Pellegrino |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Fiji Water or San Pellegrino?
San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 56/100 for Fiji Water. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.
Is Fiji Water or San Pellegrino better for avoiding microplastics?
Fiji Water (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and San Pellegrino (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Fiji Water or San Pellegrino?
San Pellegrino has more dissolved minerals (901 ppm TDS vs 220 ppm).