Coca-Cola and Pepsi: Who Comes Out on Top in Taste Tests?

By Jen Matilda

For nearly a century now, people have gone back and forth about Coke and Pepsi, each side of the debate claiming that their brand is the better of the two. Much of it comes down to a matter of opinion in the end, but we can still look at public opinions.

Let's take a look at four of the more popular types of soda and see who wins the debate in the most recent of taste tests and surveys. Are your favorites their favorites too?

None of these are scientific in nature, and they're purely derived from some surveys and taste tests given. This means that these are by no means accurate, though they'll be fun to look at.

Many felt that Pepsi was too sweet, while people were generally more neutral about Coke. However, the Pepsi lovers felt more strongly about the drink than Coke lovers did about theirs.

Let's take a look at the diet drinks now. Each bills itself as a healthy alternative to the original formula, free of calories and sugars. In the end, people believe that the taste of diet Pepsi resembles actual Pepsi more than diet Coke resembles actual Coke.

Sprite vs. Sierra Mist. There's 7up on Pepsi's end too, but it looks like Sierra Mist has been pushed harder in recent years. While Sprite enjoys higher sales (probably due to more recognition and a longer track record), people have preferred Sierra Mist in blind taste tests.

Cherry Coke vs. Wild Cherry Pepsi. People were very divided on this issue, though most preferred the taste of fountain Cherry Coke to fountain Wild Cherry Pepsi. This aside, Wild Cherry Pepsi marginally won out in taste tests.

As you can see, this is an issue that divides many, and looks to show no signs of changing. - 17274

About the Author:

Read more of this author's work about lockable mailboxes and the copper bar sink.