San Pellegrino vs Topo Chico: which water is healthier?

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

San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

67
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

Topo Chico

Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle

64

Side-by-side comparison

San PellegrinoTopo Chico
Purity score67/10064/100
Product comparedSan Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water Glass BottleTopo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
TypeSparklingSparkling
Water sourceMountain SpringSpring
PackagingGlassGlass
Microplastics riskLowLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedYesNo
Contaminants flagged67
pH5.185.6
TDS (minerals)901 ppm630 ppm
Fluoride0.47 mg/L0.096 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorSan PellegrinoTopo Chico
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 testing5/50/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, San Pellegrino or Topo Chico?

San Pellegrino is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.

Is San Pellegrino or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, San Pellegrino or Topo Chico?

San Pellegrino has more dissolved minerals (901 ppm TDS vs 630 ppm).

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