Voss vs Topo Chico: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Voss is the healthier choice, scoring 74/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Side-by-side comparison
| Voss | Topo Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 74/100 | 64/100 |
| Product compared | Voss Still Water (Norway) Glass Bottle | Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Sparkling |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 2 | 7 |
| pH | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 38 ppm | 630 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.1 mg/L | 0.096 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Voss | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 11/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Voss and Topo Chico.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Voss or Topo Chico?
Voss is the healthier choice, scoring 74/100 versus 64/100 for Topo Chico. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.
Is Voss or Topo Chico better for avoiding microplastics?
Voss (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Topo Chico (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Voss or Topo Chico?
Topo Chico has more dissolved minerals (630 ppm TDS vs 38 ppm).