Poll: Coke vs. Pepsi: Revelations

[MysticSlayer]

1. Can you taste the difference between regular Coke and regular Pepsi?

Yes, and it is rather major difference. Sure, they're still in the same category, just like how Sprite and Sierra Mist are in the same category, but they are still different. Coke always seems to have a more well-rounded yet subtle taste, and Pepsi always seems like it is trying to make sure that I know that it is in my mouth and has a lot of sugar.

2. Can you taste the difference between diet and regular versions of the same cola brand?

Well, I've only had Diet Coke once in my life, and I've never tried Diet Pepsi. Usually I'm not a huge fan of the sugar-free alternatives. Diet Coke, in particular, left a horrible aftertaste, and the "texture" (for lack of a better word) is always seriously off even in beverages that have no difference in taste between regular and diet.

Anyways, as for my preference, let's just say that I am very glad that Coca-Cola is the only one sold at my university. It means that I don't have to deal with being served Pepsi anywhere, as I'm not a huge fan of Pepsi, and Coca-Cola (more specifically Vanilla Coke) is my favorite soda. I'll drink Pepsi if that's all that's available (or the only alternative is Mountain Dew), but if I'm given the option, I will always pick Coke.

 

[DementedSheep]

Pepsi and coke taste nothing alike, Pepsi is much much sweeter and more watery. However are you in the US? I've heard coke is actually different in the US due to using corn syrup. Maybe they taste similar there because of that. I can easily tell the difference between diet and regular as well (diet Coke tastes like shit). I much prefer Coke to Pepsi though I usually get Lift when I buy soft drinks anyway.

 

[madwarper]

For regular Cola, I prefer Pepsi. However, when given the choice, I'd prefer a Cherry Coke over any Pepsi product.

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

Any of the regular kind is fine. I know they taste different but I always forget what the difference is. Diet versions are awful though.

 

[Barbas]

Pepsi actually tastes more sugary to me. I prefer Coke...and yes, I can tell the difference between the original and the hideous diet variant. ECH!

Diet Irn Bru is referred to as Devil Piss among my family and friends for a reason.

EDIT: 'Cos it's foul.

 

[Story]

I don't like the Cola type of drinks. If I'm going to drink soda I'd prefer Root Beer or Ginger Beer. If I absolutely must have one of those types of drinks I'd prefer Dr.Pepper.
But to answer your questions:


1. Yes, I can taste the difference. Pepsi is simply sweeter than Coke.


2. Yes, diet versions of the same brands taste more artificial than normal and perhaps ironically they tend to taste sweeter too. I avoid diet soda when I can. I'm already drinking something unhealthy by drinking soda, might as well go all in and drink the "real" stuff.

 

[Fijiman]

I personally prefer Dr. Pepper over both of them. I have no preference for one over the other though. However, the diet version of any soda can go fuck itself in the deepest reaches of hell.

 

[Euryalus]

How can you not tell the difference between coke and pepsi? This makes me genuinely irrationally angry! *punches a kitten*

OT: Of the 2 Coca cola, but pepsi is way down on my list of sodas I like. Dr. Pepper fluctuates and trades places with Coke for first every year it seems.

 

[rosac]

Pub (post mix) coke is officially the one, so much nice than the bottled variety for some reason (could be to do with the lime I have in it, limes release chemicals which relax if I remember my random studies correctly)

Pepsi... I had a bad, bad, bad night on pepsi max. Vommed down myself, got brought back in an ambulance, that kind of night. Can't drink it any more, and I haven;t drunk regualr pepsi in ages.

 

[xPixelatedx]

I drink coke, but not regular or diet. I drink coke zero because regular is too sweet and diet actually causes me physical pain (terrible migraines?) but Zero doesn't do that. Used to drink Pepsi one but honestly I could never do that in large doses because it gave me a stomach ache.

 

[Major_Tom]

I can taste the difference and I don't like either, I prefer Cockta (the Communist Cola). Diet anything is disgusting.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I'll sometimes have a Coke, don't care for Pepsi, and diet anything is just disgusting. Coke it is.

 

[Kolby Jack]

I'm quite fond of both, but I would say I prefer Pepsi over Coke, Diet Coke over Diet Pepsi, and here's the tie-breaker, cherry coke over cherry pepsi. Coke's less-sweet flavor allows the cherry taste to come in fully. Cherry pepsi tastes like diabetes in a can. Still good, but MAN, it's almost TOO sweet.

 

[gunny1993]

Hell I can taste the difference between coke and pepsi that's been in a can, glass bottle, fresh syrup mix (from pub for example) and plastic bottle.

Glass bottle> Can > Syrup Mix > Plastic Bottle

 

[Pete Oddly]

I can absolutely tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi, and Pepsi is my jam. To me, it is the best tasting liquid on planet Earth. Not that I'll turn my nose up at Coke. Honestly; given the choice between the two, I'd buy whichever one was on sale.

That being said, I don't really drink either of them anymore. As much as Pepsi is my favourite beverage in the history of beverages, I've cut down to drinking a couple of cans per month because it's just so fucking horrible for you.

 

[Jadak]

Well, sorry to break it to you OP, but your tastebuds clearly are untrustworthy sources of information.

Coke and Pepsi taste very different, and diet anything tends to tend very different than it's non diet counterpart (shittier, generally...)

As for which I prefer, Coke. Although every now and then I do like a Pepsi, I find I tend to get sick of either if I have it exclusively for too long.

Hell I can taste the difference between coke and pepsi that's been in a can, glass bottle, fresh syrup mix (from pub for example) and plastic bottle.

Glass bottle> Can > Syrup Mix > Plastic Bottle

Blasphemy. Syrup mix is the best damn form of liquid awesome on this planet. (the rest is fine, although occasionally cans can be shit for some reason)

 

[Mezahmay]

The differences are very apparent and I must say, OP, that I find it very strange you can't tell the difference.

I'm mildly alarmed about your tastebuds, OP.

How can you not tell the difference between coke and pepsi? This makes me genuinely irrationally angry! *punches a kitten*

Well, sorry to break it to you OP, but your tastebuds clearly are untrustworthy sources of information.

I'm starting to notice a pattern here. I feel like I should be mildly concerned about my taste buds now. My apologies for contributing to animal cruelty.

 

[Chemical Alia]

I think I could tell Coke from Pepsi, but I haven't drank Pepsi in so many years that I've forgotten what it actually tastes like. I don't like the taste of Coke at all, and much prefer Diet Coke, especially from a fountain.

I probably have ten different types of cancer from all the Diet Coke I drank while living in Texas. The water there was just so awful.

 

[Hero of Lime]

I've done a blind taste test between the two, I easily could tell the difference between the two. No matter what, I'll always prefer Coca Cola. Pepsi by itself is not as good for me. However, mixing Pepsi with Dr. Pepper/Mr. Pib has amazing results.

 

[Zykon TheLich_v1legacy]

I don't drink either. Orange Fanta is my drink of choice. If it's good enough for the Nazi's then it's good enough for me.