Perrier vs Topo Chico: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Perrier
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
67
Topo Chico
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
64Side-by-side comparison
| Perrier | Topo Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Product compared | Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 7 |
| pH | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 470 ppm | 630 ppm |
| Fluoride | — | 0.096 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Perrier | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Perrier or Topo Chico?
Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Is Perrier or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?
Perrier (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Topo Chico (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Perrier or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 470 ppm).