Pure Life 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 50/100 for Pure Life. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Pure Life
Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals Plastic Bottle
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Topo Chico
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
64Side-by-side comparison
| Pure Life | Topo Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 64/100 |
| Product compared | Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals Plastic Bottle | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 6 | 7 |
| pH | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 40 ppm | 630 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0.096 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Pure Life | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Pure Life and Topo Chico.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Pure Life or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico is the healthier choice, scoring 64/100 versus 50/100 for Pure Life. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is Pure Life or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?
Pure Life (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Topo Chico (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Pure Life or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 40 ppm).