Topo Chico vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Topo Chico
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
64
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Topo Chico | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 64/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Sparkling | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | Low | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 7 | 0 |
| pH | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 630 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.096 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Topo Chico | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 0/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Topo Chico or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Is Topo Chico or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Topo Chico (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Topo Chico or Crystal Geyser?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).