San Pellegrino vs Perrier: which water is healthier?

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

San Pellegrino and Perrier tie at 67/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

67
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

Perrier

Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

67

Side-by-side comparison

San PellegrinoPerrier
Purity score67/10067/100
Product comparedSan Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass BottlePerrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
TypeSparklingSparkling
Water sourceMountain SpringAquifer
PackagingGlassGlass
Microplastics riskLowLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedYesYes
Contaminants flagged63
pH5.185.2
TDS (minerals)901 ppm470 ppm
Fluoride0.47 mg/L—

Score breakdown

FactorSan PellegrinoPerrier
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/500/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material22/2222/22
Cap material0/70/7
PFAS testing5/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, San Pellegrino or Perrier?

San Pellegrino and Perrier tie at 67/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.

Is San Pellegrino or Perrier better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, San Pellegrino or Perrier?

San Pellegrino has more dissolved minerals (901 ppm TDS vs 470 ppm).

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