Topo Chico 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 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Topo Chico
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle
64
Saratoga Spring Water
Saratoga Spring Water Glass Bottle
67Side-by-side comparison
| Topo Chico | Saratoga Spring Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 64/100 | 67/100 |
| Product compared | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle | Saratoga 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 | 12 |
| pH | 5.6 | 7.82 |
| TDS (minerals) | 630 ppm | 38.8 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.096 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Topo Chico | Saratoga Spring Water |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| 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 Saratoga Spring Water.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Topo Chico or Saratoga Spring Water?
Saratoga Spring Water is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Is Topo Chico or Saratoga Spring Water better for avoiding microplastics?
Topo Chico (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Saratoga Spring Water (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Topo Chico or Saratoga Spring Water?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 38.8 ppm).