Topo Chico vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and PFAS testing.
Topo Chico
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
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Aqua Carpatica
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
80Side-by-side comparison
| Topo Chico | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 64/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Sparkling | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 7 | 4 |
| pH | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | 630 ppm | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.096 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Topo Chico | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 22/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 0/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Topo Chico and Aqua Carpatica.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Topo Chico or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and PFAS testing.
Is Topo Chico or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Topo Chico (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Topo Chico or Aqua Carpatica?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 205 ppm).