Essentia vs Topo Chico
This is a still-versus-sparkling matchup: Topo Chico is a sparkling (co₂ added) water, while Essentia is purified (ro). Topo Chico publishes its magnesium content (11 mg/L); Essentia does not disclose it. Overall minerality isn't close: 640 mg/L TDS for Topo Chico against 68 for Essentia — different categories of water, not just different brands.
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Sparkling Mineral WaterSparkling (CO₂ added) · Glass| Measure | Essentia | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| TDS (mg/L) | 68 | 640 |
| pH | 9.5 | Not disclosed |
| Calcium (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 120 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 11 |
| Sodium (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 41 |
| Potassium (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 3.6 |
| Bicarbonate (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 155 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 180 |
| Chloride (mg/L) | Not disclosed | 63 |
| Silica (mg/L) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Price per liter | $2.00/L | $4.23/L |
Bold marks the higher value — higher is a fact, not a verdict; the right water depends on what you want it for. Values are label- or report-derived and approximate.
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