Which taste 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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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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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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Coke vs. Pepsi Blind Taste Test



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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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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Do Pepsi and Coke taste different?

"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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What is older Pepsi or Coke?

Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893. Both companies have long histories, and each has had some ups and downs along the way.
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What 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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Why is Pepsi so popular?

Infamous for its rival with Coca-Cola, Pepsi has gained its own rights as it grows in popularity. One way Pepsi has increased their popularity is through advertisements, especially those from the 1950s to the modern day. In the 1950s, Pepsi ads revolved around family picnics and friendly cook-outs. …
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Which soft drink is the healthiest?

Sierra Mist is the healthiest soda. A single can of Sierra Mist Lemon-lime soda contains 140 calories, 37 g of carbs, and 35 mg of sodium, which allows it to place slightly better than its closest competitor. Of course, you should still take care not to drink too much despite that.
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What was the first soda flavor?

Dr Pepper was created in 1885 and believed to be the first soda as we know it today followed by Coca-Cola one year later.
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Which has more sugar Coke or Pepsi?

The amounts of sugar in food and drink

Pepsi contains slightly more sugar, calories and caffeine while Coke has marginally more sodium. That being said, Coke tends to have the upper hand when it comes to popularity but this is more to do with branding than taste.
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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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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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Did Pepsi copy Coke?

Coca-Cola invents something and Pepsi appears to copy it. From their initial offerings in the late 1880s, to their diet concoctions, to the masculine diet drinks (Zero and Max).
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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 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 #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 sweetest cola?

Spanish Coca-Cola is 4 Val sweeter than Coca-Cola in Japan. Coca-Cola in the US is 2 Val sweeter than the coke in Mexico. Coca-Cola's sweetness is mainly derived from glucose and fructose, not from white sugar (sucrose) There is no white sugar (sucrose) in Coca-Cola in the US, Spain and Mexico.
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What is the strongest cola?

The 'world's strongest cola' is clearly one USP that helps CULT Cola outsell Pepsi (at least with its 500ml SKU) in convenience and supermarket sales channels in Denmark.
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What's the oldest soft drink?

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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