Is Pepsi or Coke better?

When sampled blindly, the majority of our Test Kitchen team preferred Pepsi. In our test, Pepsi got more votes thanks to how darn refreshing this soft drink is. It's sweet, of course, but it's also got a little something extra. Pepsi has a slight citrusy tang that makes it taste crisp and delicious.
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Which is healthier Coke or Pepsi?

Her verdict on Coke vs. Pepsi is that neither one is better for you, as both have "poor health implications." She suggests you stick with water (flavored and/or carbonated kinds are fine) instead, as these are all "better alternatives to stay hydrated and feel good about what you are drinking."
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Is Pepsi better or Coke better?

Coca-Cola, nutritionally, has a touch more sodium than Pepsi, which reminds us of Topo Chico or a club soda and results in a less blatantly sweet taste. Pepsi packs more calories, sugar, and caffeine than Coke. Although they both have carbonation and sweet flavor, the taste difference is undeniable.
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Is Coke or Pepsi more popular?

Since 2004, Coca-Cola Company has been the market leader, according to industry statistics. Pepsi ranks second, followed by Dr. Pepper-Snapple. In Q1 2022, PepsiCo had a market cap of $229.3 billion while Coca-Cola had a market cap of $268.4 billion.
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What is the number 1 selling soda?

1. Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola has been the most popular soda brand in the U.S. and around the world for decades, and it continued its dominance last year.
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Coke Vs Pepsi



What is the healthiest soda?

11 Best Sugar-Free Sodas on Grocery Store Shelves
  • Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, Cola.
  • Virgil's Zero Sugar Root Beer.
  • Reed's Zero Sugar Real Ginger Ale.
  • Bubly Sparkling Water, Cherry.
  • Spindrift Lemon Sparkling Water.
  • Poland Spring Sparkling Water, Lemon Lime.
  • LaCroix.
  • Perrier.
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Which Cola is best?

Best in show: Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola blew past Pepsi and squeaked past a darn good generic to take the top spot in this test. Coke got high marks for its just-perfect carbonation, nice sweet flavor, and overall refreshing quality.
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What Pepsi does to your body?

Soda is bad for a person's health. Widespread evidence indicates that sugar-sweetened and diet soda can contribute to weight gain, tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular problems.
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What is the best soda in the world?

Here are the Top 10 Best Sodas:
  • Coca-Cola.
  • Dr. Pepper.
  • Sprite.
  • Mountain Dew.
  • A&W Root Beer.
  • 7 Up.
  • Orange Crush.
  • Cherry Coke Cherry Pepsi came in 31st.
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What is the unhealthiest soda?

According to a recent story by The Daily Meal, the top five unhealthiest — based on caloric, sodium, carbohydrate, and sugar content — are:
  • Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash.
  • Wild Cherry Pepsi.
  • Fanta Orange.
  • Mountain Dew.
  • Mellow Yellow.
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What is the unhealthiest drink?

The 10 worst drinks for your body
  1. Soda. It should come as no surprise that soda is one of the worst beverages you can choose for your body, whether you're drinking regular or diet. ...
  2. Fruit juice. ...
  3. Powdered drink mixes. ...
  4. Low-fat milk. ...
  5. Liquid coffee creamer. ...
  6. Sweet cocktails. ...
  7. Flavored water. ...
  8. Energy drinks.
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What's the most sugary soda?

Stewart's Black Cherry clocks in at a whopping 43 grams of sugar, which brings along 180 calories per drink as well. That is just way too much for one soda if you're asking us!
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Why does Pepsi taste better than Coke?

In his 2005 book Blink, he confirms that Pepsi has more of a citrus flavour, while coke is characterised by a raisiny-vanilla tang. He also states that the sweeter and more citrusy taste behind Pepsi is why it usually wins in taste tests. This gives is a stronger blast of flavour while Coke is a lot smoother.
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What is the #2 soda?

2 soda in US. Diet Coke's ascendance marks a victory for Coca-Cola Co. as its sodas now hold the top two spots, beating out its longtime rival PepsiCo Inc.
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What is the least liked soda?

After factoring in annual revenue data, consumer polls, and their number of fans on Facebook, it has been determined that Diet Coke is the least popular soda in America.
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What happens if I drink Pepsi everyday?

Drinking soda every day, whether regular or diet, is associated with increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and all-cause mortality. It can also negatively affect your bones, teeth and liver.
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Why do I crave Pepsi?

So what does this have to do with soda? As you have probably been warned, soft drinks leech the calcium out of your bones. So when you are craving a fizzy drink, it's your body trying to get the calcium out of your bones.
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Does Pepsi make you gain weight?

Drinking artificially sweetened diet sodas may lead to increase in appetite and weight gain, research finds. The "diet" in diet drinks may be a false promise for some soda lovers. True, they deliver the fizz and taste of a soda experience, without the calories.
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Do Coke and Pepsi taste the same?

"Pepsi is sweeter than Coke, so right away it had a big advantage in a sip test. Pepsi is also characterized by a citrusy flavor burst, unlike the more raisiny-vanilla taste of Coke. But that burst tends to dissipate over the course of an entire can, and that is another reason Coke suffered by comparison.
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Did Pepsi copy Coke?

Coke came before Pepsi, although only by a few years. Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893.
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What are the 10 healthiest sodas?

10 Healthiest Sodas in the World
  • Schweppe's Ginger Ale. It has 20% more calories than Seagram's.
  • Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray, which is a celery-flavored soda. Weird.
  • Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
  • Sprite.
  • 7-Up.
  • Coca-Cola. Pepsi came in 12th, because it has 10 extra calories per can.
  • Cherry 7-Up.
  • Pibb Xtra, which is also cherry-flavored.
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Is Coca-Cola worse than other sodas?

Regular Coke

Coke may be a classic, but experts say it's as bad as any soda when it comes to your health.
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Is Coke good for health?

Even one or two colas a day could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 20%. Sugar intake is linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess fat, all of which increase the risk of heart disease. Colas and other sugary drinks have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
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Is Pepsi or Coke sweeter?

Flavor. Ask any soda drinker the biggest difference between Coke and Pepsi, and nine times out of 10, the answer will be that Pepsi is sweeter. That's not surprising considering Pepsi has 2 more grams of sugar than Coke in a 12-ounce can (41 grams versus 39 grams).
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