The Difference Between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Explained
Whether you’re a casual soda drinker or a soft drink fiend, odds are you have a strong opinion when it comes to the longstanding rivalry of Coca-Cola versus Pepsi.
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo are two of the largest and most recognizable food and beverage brands in history, each with hundreds of products sold in markets worldwide. From television and print ads, to celebrity endorsements and iconic product placement in feature films, the companies’ influence knows no bounds. But despite their current international dominance, both of these megabrands had humble beginnings, originating in 19th-century pharmacies in the American South.
For all the Coca-Cola devotees and Pepsi fanatics out there, read on to learn more about how these two all-American sodas really compare.
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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But when breaking down each product’s flavors and distinct characteristics, the answers vary.?According?to Business Insider, author Malcolm Gladwell famously summed up the differences in his book “Blink,” noting Pepsi’s “citrusy flavor burst, unlike the more raisiny-vanilla taste of Coke,” a difference likely resulting from Pepsi’s inclusion of citric acid. For others, Pepsi’s intensity is what distinguishes it from Coke, while some point to Coke’s higher sodium and more aggressive fizz.
COCKTAILS
When it comes to an alcoholic drink that calls for a specific soda brand, Coke is the clear victor with not one, but two infamous combinations: Rum and Coke and Jack and Coke. Strangely, Pepsi doesn’t have an equivalent.?According?to VinePair, the origins of mixing Coca-Cola with rum can be traced back to 1902 when the brand was shipped to Cuba for use in its celebratory drink, the?Cuba Libre. Later, in the U.S., a song titled “Rum and Coca-Cola” may have helped solidify its role as the perfect complement to rum.
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