Gerolsteiner vs Topo Chico
Gerolsteiner carries roughly 9.5× the magnesium of Topo Chico (104 vs 11 mg/L). Overall minerality isn't close: 2,500 mg/L TDS for Gerolsteiner against 640 for Topo Chico — different categories of water, not just different brands. At the register, Gerolsteiner is about 21% cheaper per liter ($3.33/L vs $4.23/L).
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Sparkling Mineral WaterSparkling (CO₂ added) · Glass| Measure | Gerolsteiner | Topo Chico |
|---|---|---|
| TDS (mg/L) | 2,500 | 640 |
| pH | 6 | Not disclosed |
| Calcium (mg/L) | 346 | 120 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 104 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg/L) | 116 | 41 |
| Potassium (mg/L) | 11 | 3.6 |
| Bicarbonate (mg/L) | 1,808 | 155 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | 38 | 180 |
| Chloride (mg/L) | 40 | 63 |
| Silica (mg/L) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Price per liter | $3.33/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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