Poland Spring vs Acqua Panna: which water is healthier?

Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score

Acqua Panna is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Poland Spring Water Jug

Poland Spring

Poland Spring Water Jug

56
Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle

Acqua Panna

Acqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle

68

Side-by-side comparison

Poland SpringAcqua Panna
Purity score56/10068/100
Product comparedPoland Spring Water JugAcqua Panna Spring Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMountain SpringSpring
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged75
pH6.857.66
TDS (minerals)55 ppm100 ppm
Fluoride0.9 mg/L0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorPoland SpringAcqua Panna
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/502/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/70/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Poland Spring or Acqua Panna?

Acqua Panna is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Is Poland Spring or Acqua Panna better for avoiding microplastics?

Poland Spring (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Acqua Panna (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Acqua Panna?

Acqua Panna has more dissolved minerals (100 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).

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