| 🌱 Ingredients Purity | 10/10 | 6/10 | Pellegrino: natural mineral water, natural flavor — no dyes or sweeteners. Kirkland: contains sucralose, preservatives, and dyes. |
| 🍭 Sweeteners Used | 10/10 (none) | 5/10 (sucralose) | Pellegrino is unsweetened; Kirkland uses artificial sweetener. |
| 💧 Carbonation Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | Pellegrino: fine, natural bubbles; Kirkland: inconsistent carbonation (some “flat” bottles reported). |
| ⚕️ Health & Safety | 10/10 | 7/10 | Pellegrino has clean mineral content and no artificial ingredients; Kirkland contains additives that some avoid. |
| 🦷 Acidity / Dental Impact | 8/10 | 7/10 | Both mildly acidic; Pellegrino slightly gentler due to mineral balance. |
| 🧪 Additives / Preservatives | 10/10 | 6/10 | Pellegrino: none. Kirkland: includes potassium benzoate, dyes. |
| 🧠 Transparency / Label Clarity | 10/10 | 7/10 | Pellegrino provides full mineral content and origin; Kirkland is basic. |
| 🥤 Flavor Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | Pellegrino: subtle, elegant flavor; Kirkland: bold and sweet, but more artificial. |
| 💸 Price / Value | 7/10 | 10/10 | Kirkland: about half the price per ounce. Pellegrino is premium-priced. |
| 🌍 Brand Reputation / Trust | 10/10 | 8/10 | Pellegrino: globally trusted premium mineral brand. Kirkland: reliable, but more mass-market. |
| ♻️ Environmental Impact | 8/10 | 7/10 | Pellegrino uses recyclable cans; Kirkland uses plastic bottles (less eco-friendly). |
| ⚖️ Overall Health Safety Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | Pellegrino is clean and natural; Kirkland includes artificial components. |
| 😋 Consumer Satisfaction (reviews avg) | 9/10 | 8/10 | Both popular — Pellegrino wins for clean taste, Kirkland for flavor variety. |
