Poland Spring vs Topo Chico: which water is healthier?

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

Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material.

Poland Spring Water Jug

Poland Spring

Poland Spring Water Jug

56
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

Topo Chico

Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

64

Side-by-side comparison

Poland SpringTopo Chico
Purity score56/10064/100
Product comparedPoland Spring Water JugTopo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillSparkling
Water sourceMountain SpringSpring
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoNo
Contaminants flagged77
pH6.855.6
TDS (minerals)55 ppm630 ppm
Fluoride0.9 mg/L0.096 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorPoland SpringTopo Chico
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/500/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/70/7
PFAS testing0/50/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Poland Spring or Topo Chico?

Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material.

Is Poland Spring or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Topo Chico?

Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).

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