Smartwater vs Topo Chico

This is a still-versus-sparkling matchup: Topo Chico is a sparkling (co₂ added) water, while Smartwater is distilled. Smartwater edges out Topo Chico on magnesium, 15 to 11 mg/L. At the register, Smartwater is about 55% cheaper per liter ($1.90/L vs $4.23/L).

MeasureSmartwaterTopo Chico
TDS (mg/L)Not disclosed640
pH6.8Not disclosed
Calcium (mg/L)10120
Magnesium (mg/L)1511
Sodium (mg/L)041
Potassium (mg/L)103.6
Bicarbonate (mg/L)Not disclosed155
Sulfate (mg/L)Not disclosed180
Chloride (mg/L)063
Silica (mg/L)Not disclosedNot disclosed
Price per liter$1.90/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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