Gerolsteiner vs Vittel
Gerolsteiner and Vittel are both natural mineral waters with real mineral content, but they serve very different occasions: Gerolsteiner is a naturally carbonated, extremely high-mineral sparkling water, while Vittel is a still, calcium-forward water with low sodium.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Gerolsteiner | Vittel |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Gerolstein, Germany | Vittel, Vosges, France |
| Carbonation | Naturally carbonated at source | Still — no carbonation |
| TDS | 2,500 mg/L | 1,084 mg/L (dry residue at 180°C) |
| Calcium | 348 mg/L | 240 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 108 mg/L | 42 mg/L |
| Sodium | 118 mg/L | 5.2 mg/L |
| Bicarbonate | 1,816 mg/L | 384 mg/L |
| pH | 5.9 (bicarbonate-buffered) | 7.5 |
| Packaging | Glass & PET | PET, multipacks |
Pick Gerolsteiner for maximum mineral intake and sparkling water
- Far higher calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate per liter
- Naturally carbonated from a volcanic source
- Suits drinkers who specifically want a high-mineral sparkling water
Pick Vittel for a still, low-sodium calcium water
- No carbonation — suits everyday still-water drinking
- Far lower sodium, better for sodium-restricted diets
- Still meaningfully high in calcium among still mineral waters
Final verdict
These aren't really competing for the same occasion. Choose Gerolsteiner when you want a high-mineral sparkling water; choose Vittel when you want a still water with a real calcium contribution and low sodium.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vittel as mineral-rich as Gerolsteiner?
No — Gerolsteiner's TDS (~2,500 mg/L) is more than double Vittel's (~1,084 mg/L), and Gerolsteiner has roughly 2.5x the calcium and magnesium.
Which has less sodium, Gerolsteiner or Vittel?
Vittel, by a wide margin — about 5.2 mg/L versus Gerolsteiner's ~118 mg/L.
Is Vittel sparkling like Gerolsteiner?
No. Vittel is a still water; Gerolsteiner's Sprudel (Classic) is naturally carbonated.
