San Pellegrino vs Panama Blue: which water is healthier?

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

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 67/100 for San Pellegrino. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

67
Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

Panama Blue

Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

96

Side-by-side comparison

San PellegrinoPanama Blue
Purity score67/10096/100
Product comparedSan Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass BottlePanama Blue Water Glass Bottle
TypeSparklingStill
Water sourceMountain SpringAquifer
PackagingGlassGlass
Microplastics riskLowLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedYesYes
Contaminants flagged61
pH5.187.7
TDS (minerals)901 ppm100 ppm
Fluoride0.47 mg/L—

Score breakdown

FactorSan PellegrinoPanama Blue
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/5043/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material22/2222/22
Cap material0/77/7
PFAS testing5/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, San Pellegrino or Panama Blue?

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 67/100 for San Pellegrino. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.

Is San Pellegrino or Panama Blue better for avoiding microplastics?

San Pellegrino (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Panama Blue (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, San Pellegrino or Panama Blue?

San Pellegrino has more dissolved minerals (901 ppm TDS vs 100 ppm).

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