smartwater vs Saratoga Spring Water: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Saratoga Spring Water is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for smartwater. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
smartwater
Glaceau Smartwater Plastic Bottle
50
Saratoga Spring Water
Saratoga Spring Water Glass Bottle
67Side-by-side comparison
| smartwater | Saratoga Spring Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Glaceau Smartwater Plastic Bottle | Saratoga Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Polyester | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 12 |
| pH | 9.5 | 7.82 |
| TDS (minerals) | 28 ppm | 38.8 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | smartwater | Saratoga Spring Water |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, smartwater or Saratoga Spring Water?
Saratoga Spring Water is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 50/100 for smartwater. The biggest differences are packaging material and water source.
Is smartwater or Saratoga Spring Water better for avoiding microplastics?
smartwater (polyester) has a high microplastics risk and Saratoga Spring Water (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, smartwater or Saratoga Spring Water?
Saratoga Spring Water has more dissolved minerals (38.8 ppm TDS vs 28 ppm).