Poland Spring vs Hallstein: which water is healthier?

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

Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Poland Spring Water Jug

Poland Spring

Poland Spring Water Jug

56
Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

Hallstein

Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

86

Side-by-side comparison

Poland SpringHallstein
Purity score56/10086/100
Product comparedPoland Spring Water JugHallstein Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMountain SpringAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged72
pH6.858.6
TDS (minerals)55 ppm98 ppm
Fluoride0.9 mg/L0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorPoland SpringHallstein
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/5026/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/77/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Poland Spring or Hallstein?

Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Is Poland Spring or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Hallstein?

Hallstein has more dissolved minerals (98 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).

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