Perrier vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 67/100 for Perrier. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Perrier
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
67
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Perrier | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 67/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Sparkling | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | Low | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 0 |
| pH | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 470 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | — | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Perrier | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 0/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Perrier or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 67/100 for Perrier. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Is Perrier or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Perrier (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Perrier or Crystal Geyser?
Perrier has more dissolved minerals (470 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).