The Difference Between Coke and Pepsi?

Coca-Cola and Pepsi are two iconic American soft drink brands that have been in competition with each other for well over a century.

Although they are both considered colas, there are several key differences between them.

1. Taste:

* Coca-Cola: It has a sweeter and more vanilla-forward flavor.

* Pepsi: It has a tangier, more citrus-y flavor.

2. Caffeine content:

* Coca-Cola: 34mg of caffeine per 12-ounce can

* Pepsi: 38mg of caffeine per 12-ounce can

3. Sugar content:

* Coca-Cola: 39 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can

* Pepsi: 41 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can

4. Calories:

* Coca-Cola: 140 calories per 12-ounce can

* Pepsi: 150 calories per 12-ounce can

5. Ingredients:

Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi use similar ingredients including carbonated water, sugar or high fructose corn syrup, phosphoric acid, caffeine and natural flavors.

- *Coca-Cola** also contains vanilla extract, cinnamon and citrus oils.

- *Pepsi* also contains caramel coloring and sodium benzoate as preservatives.

6. Popularity:

* Coca-Cola: is the world's most popular soft drink, with an estimated 1.9 billion drinks sold per day.

* Pepsi: is the second most popular soft drink in the world, with an estimated 1.7 billion drinks sold per day.

7. Marketing and branding:

Both companies have spent billions of dollars on advertising and marketing campaigns over the years.

* Coca-Cola's iconic slogans include "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing," "Coke is it" and "Open Happiness."

* Pepsi's famous slogans include "Come Alive! You're in the Pepsi Generation," "Pepsi Challenge" and "Live For Now."