What tastes better Pepsi or Coke?

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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What is the best tasting Cola?

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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Is Coke or Pepsi 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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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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Is Pepsi flatter than Coke?

Coke has more carbonation, so it is slightly fizzier. Pepsi has less carbonation, so it is slightly "flatter."
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Coke vs. Pepsi Blind Taste Test



Is Pepsi or Coke more popular?

Both companies have a large global presence, controlling several hundred brand names each. Since 2004, Coca-Cola Company has been the market leader, according to industry statistics. Pepsi ranks second, followed by Dr. Pepper-Snapple.
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Do Coke and Pepsi taste the same?

Flavor. The biggest difference between Pepsi and Coke are their flavors. Pepsi has more of a citrus taste, while Coke products have more of a vanilla-raisin taste.
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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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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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What is the oldest soda?

Created in 1866, Vernon's Ginger Ale is the oldest soda pop in America. Vernor's is located in Michigan and was created by James Vernor. The unique flavor was actually created on accident by leaving the soda pop encased in wood while he went off to war.
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Who Won the Cola war?

The Wall Street Journal Declares Diet Coke the Winner of the 'Cola Wars' Although Coca-Cola sales had topped Pepsi's sales for years, the two sodas were always No. 1 and 2, respectively.
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Why does Pepsi taste sweeter than Coke?

A Pepsi in the same size can contains 41g added sugars and 30mg sodium (via Pepsi). Since Pepsi has two more grams of sugar and Coke has 15 more milligrams of sodium, that's why the former makes for a sweeter sip while the latter is a bit more toned-down in terms of sweetness (via Reader's Digest).
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What flavor is Pepsi supposed to be?

Pepsi is cola flavored soda and is brown in color, similar to that of Coca-Cola.
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Why does Pepsi taste different than Coke?

In fact, a 12 ounce can of Pepsi contains one thing Coke does not—citric acid. In addition, Pepsi also has two more grams of sugar than Coke. These two subtle differences give Pepsi its sweet, citrus-like flavor that people either love or loathe.
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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 best soft drink?

THE SN LIST: TOP 10 U.S. CARBONATED SOFT-DRINK BRANDS
  1. COCA-COLA CLASSIC. 1,953.0; 1,894.4; 19.3%; 18.6%; -3.0%; -0.7.
  2. PEPSI. 1,328.5; 1,268.7; 13.1%; 12.5%; -4.5%; -0.6.
  3. DIET COKE. 913.7; 959.4; 9.0%; 9.4%; 5.0%; 0.4.
  4. MOUNTAIN DEW. ...
  5. SPRITE. ...
  6. DR PEPPER. ...
  7. DIET PEPSI. ...
  8. CAFFEINE-FREE DIET COKE.
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What is the most popular soda 2021?

Top Beverage Brands in the World in 2021
  • Coca-Cola.
  • Pepsi.
  • Red Bull.
  • Nescafé
  • Monster.
  • Sprite.
  • Monster.
  • Gatorade.
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What is the best tasting Pepsi?

Pepsi's Zero Sugar, also known as Pepsi Max in some countries, was the resounding favorite of tasters. Tasters praised its refreshing taste, pleasant aftertaste, and superb balance. It tasted the most like a classic cola.
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What are the healthiest sodas?

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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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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Which is better Pepsi or thumbs up?

Originally Answered: Is Thums Up better than Coke and Pepsi? Thumsup has more GV( Gas volume) and Brix ( sugar content) than Coke. In India, most people prefer to have more sugar drink and more GV drink, once/twice a day at max normally after having heavy food.. So most of them prefer thumsup over coke.
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What came first Sprite or 7Up?

Sprite was introduced to market in 1961 by the Coca Cola company, and 7Up was introduced in 1928 by the Pepsi Cola company.
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Can Pepsi employees drink Coke?

One employee at Coca-Cola alleged company workers are forbidden from consuming a popular beverage.
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