Perrier vs Saratoga Spring Water: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Perrier and Saratoga Spring Water tie at 67/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Perrier
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
67
Saratoga Spring Water
Saratoga Spring Water Glass Bottle
67Side-by-side comparison
| Perrier | Saratoga Spring Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 67/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Saratoga Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Sparkling | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 12 |
| pH | 5.2 | 7.82 |
| TDS (minerals) | 470 ppm | 38.8 ppm |
| Fluoride | — | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Perrier | Saratoga Spring Water |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 0/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Perrier or Saratoga Spring Water?
Perrier and Saratoga Spring Water tie at 67/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Is Perrier or Saratoga Spring Water better for avoiding microplastics?
Perrier (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Saratoga Spring Water (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Perrier or Saratoga Spring Water?
Perrier has more dissolved minerals (470 ppm TDS vs 38.8 ppm).