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..
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).
Better Taste
People who say Pepsi has more flavor than Coca-Cola use a similar vocabulary. “Sweeter” and "smoother” are words I have witnessed both in-person and online. My parents at a family dinner commented that Pepsi tastes more like “soda” without all the “fizz”.
Even one or two colas a day could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 20%. Sugar intake is linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess fat, all of which increase the risk of heart disease. Colas and other sugary drinks have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
Where Coke comes out the big loser is where it comes to sodium content. While Pepsi contains 30 milligrams per can, Coke has 45 milligrams, which is 150 percent higher.
Coca-Cola is the international leader in beverages, while PepsiCo has a stronger brand presence in the snack and food industry. The Coca-Cola brand is also the more highly valued financially.
In regular sodas, the sugar causes dopamine releases in the brain, stimulating pleasure centers. For some, it's not the ingredients that causes the addiction, but the lifestyle habit that leads you to the fridge. Soda is often chosen with certain meals, like when you're dining out or at a fast food restaurant.
Real sugar Pepsi is a great product. Real sugar from sugar cane or beets is all natural and much healthier, than aspartame sweetened products. Aspartame is metabolized by the brain(enzymes) and excreted through kidneys.
Coca-Cola Classic
Manufactured by the largest soft drink beverage company in the world, Coke is the staple of the Coca-Cola Company. Crisp, delicious, and super refreshing, Coca-Cola Original is an all-time favorite.
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.
“The sugar in the drinks … swish through the brain, you get the dopamine rewarding you, and then the effect of the dopamine surge is gone almost as fast as it arrived, leaving your brain wanting more,” Wenk said.
Since 2004, Coca-Cola Company has been the market leader, according to industry statistics.
There are 37 grams (g) of added sugar, which equates to almost 10 teaspoons (tsp), in a single can of cola. For optimal health, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend consuming no more than 6 tsp of added sugar daily. By drinking just one serving of cola a day, a person will easily exceed this amount.
Does Coke contain more carbon dioxide than Pepsi? Yes, it does.
Caffeine In Soda: Coke, Pepsi, And Beyond. Sodas are precisely manufactured drinks, so they tend to have the exact same caffeine levels from can to can (there's no natural variation because of climate, genetics, or whatever).
Water is the best choice for quenching your thirst. Coffee and tea, without added sweeteners, are healthy choices, too. Some beverages should be limited or consumed in moderation, including fruit juice, milk, and those made with low-calorie sweeteners, like diet drinks.
Water is your friend, do not drink soft drinks, soda water or anything but water, obviously outside of the cocktails. Aim to have one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you consume. It's hard to do it, and you will pee quite a lot, but try.