Coca-Cola vs Pepsi: Which is Better?

Since the 1900s, soda drinks have been sold around the world. But the two drinks that have dominated the soda industry are Coca-Cola and Pepsi. There has been lots of discussion on which is better to drink. Which is better, Coke or Pepsi? I personally think Coke is better, but here are the bottom-line facts.

Per 7.5 oz:

• Pepsi has more caffeine: 24 mg vs. 21 mg in Coke.
• Coke has fewer calories: 90 calories vs. 100 calories in Pepsi.
• Pepsi has less sodium: 20 mg vs. 30 mg in Coke. Pepsi seems especially proud about this, and markets “very low sodium.”
• Coke has less sugar: 25 g vs. 26 g in Pepsi.

Extra Facts

• Coke has more of a vanilla/caramel taste and goes down “smoother.”
• Pepsi has more of a citrus flavor. If you look at the ingredients, Pepsi lists “citric acid,” while Coke does not. However, both list “natural flavors.”
• Coke and Pepsi were both created before 1900. Coke was invented in Atlanta by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886. Pepsi also was created by a pharmacist named Caleb Bradham from New Bern, North Carolina, in 1898.
• Coca-Cola contained coca leaves and kola nuts, known to promote energy. Coca leaves, from which cocaine derives, was a primary ingredient but were fully removed from the formula by 1929.
• Pepsi was originally coined “Brad’s Drink” in honor of its creator. The premise of the original formula is the ingredients emulated Pepsin and digestion aid. It did not contain kola nut.
• Over the years Pepsi has gotten more popular with its (funny) emojis, but Coca-Cola had Santa on their cans for years now, and even have special limited edition cans, like in the Olympics.

At the end, I've drunk more Coke than Pepsi, and it's slightly better with the nutrition facts. It's tastier and their ads on TV are fun to watch. I've even tried both Slurpees of Coke and Pepsi, and Pepsi has a less sweet taste to it. But everyone has their opinions, so maybe comment below on which drink is better. Till next time. But don't forget Coke is more popular!