Coke Vs Pepsi Statistics

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Coke Vs Pepsi Statistics

See how Coca-Cola’s $58 billion brand value and 94% color recognition sit against Pepsi’s $19 billion brand value and electric blue relaunch, then get the sharp contrast between who owns the soda aisle and who is winning digital attention with 2025 style momentum. From 80% of Coke marketing going digital to Pepsi’s 9% slice of global beverage volume without snacks, the page connects brand power, taste history, and financial muscle into one real rivalry.

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Key Statistics

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Coca-Cola was ranked as the 7th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023

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Pepsi was ranked as the 35th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023

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Coca-Cola’s brand value is estimated at $58 billion by Interbrand

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Pepsi’s brand value is estimated at $19 billion by Interbrand

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Coca-Cola has over 110 million followers on Facebook

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Pepsi has approximately 38 million followers on Facebook

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Coca-Cola’s Instagram account has over 2.9 million followers

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Pepsi’s Instagram account has over 2.0 million followers

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Coca-Cola has been a sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1928

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PepsiCo is the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show (ending 2022, replaced by Apple Music but remained sponsor)

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Coca-Cola’s "Share a Coke" campaign led to a 2% increase in US sales

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Pepsi’s "Pepsi Challenge" blind taste test found 50% of consumers preferred Pepsi over Coke in the 1970s

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Coca-Cola spent $100 million on its 1985 "New Coke" launch which lasted only 79 days

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PepsiCo’s logo redesign in 2008 cost an estimated $1 million

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Coca-Cola’s red and white color palette is recognized by 94% of the world’s population

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Pepsi changed its logo in 2023 for the first time in 14 years to embrace "electric blue"

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Coca-Cola use of the Santa Claus image in marketing dates back to 1931

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PepsiCo signed a $50 million branding deal with Beyoncé in 2012

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Coca-Cola’s YouTube channel has over 3.9 million subscribers

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Pepsi’s YouTube channel has over 850,000 subscribers

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Coca-Cola’s trademark is considered the most recognized word globally after "OK"

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PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) marketing spend increased 10% in 2023

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Coca-Cola’s "Open Happiness" campaign ran for over 6 years in 200 countries

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Pepsi’s "Live for Now" global campaign targeted the millennial demographic exclusively

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80% of Coca-Cola’s marketing budget is now digital-first

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PepsiCo’s annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest ran for 10 years, receiving 32,000 entries

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Coca-Cola sponsors FIFA World Cup and has a contract through 2030

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PepsiCo’s Lay's brand "Do Us a Flavor" contest generated 14 million submissions in one year

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Coca-Cola’s polar bear commercials first debuted in 1993 during the Academy Awards

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PepsiCo spent $7 million for a 30-second Super Bowl ad spot in 2023

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Coca-Cola aims to use 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030

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PepsiCo aims to reduce absolute virgin plastic in its packaging by 50% by 2030

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Coca-Cola was named the world’s #1 plastic polluter for six consecutive years (2018-2023) by Break Free From Plastic

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PepsiCo was named the world's #2 plastic polluter in the same ranking

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Coca-Cola achieved a 100% water replenishment goal in 2015 (five years early)

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PepsiCo improved its operational water-use efficiency by 18% since 2015

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Coca-Cola’s "World Without Waste" initiative aims to collect and recycle a bottle or can for every one sold by 2030

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PepsiCo’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy targets net-zero emissions by 2040

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Coca-Cola employs approximately 79,000 direct employees globally

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PepsiCo employs approximately 318,000 employees globally (due to large snack division and direct distribution)

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Coca-Cola’s Foundation has granted over $1.5 billion since its inception in 1984

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The PepsiCo Foundation invested $100 million in community impact programs in 2022

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Coca-Cola transitioned to 100% rPET (recycled plastic) for all bottles in the Netherlands and Norway in 2020

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PepsiCo plans to move all Pepsi-brand products to 100% rPET in 11 European markets by 2025

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Coca-Cola reduced its carbon footprint by 25% between 2010 and 2020

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PepsiCo has transitioned to 100% renewable electricity for its US operations as of 2020

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Coca-Cola’s board of directors consists of 42% women

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PepsiCo’s leadership team is 40% women as of 2023

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Coca-Cola spent $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2022

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PepsiCo spent $3 billion with diverse suppliers through its supplier diversity program in 2022

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Coca-Cola uses about 1.79 liters of water to produce 1 liter of beverage

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PepsiCo uses an average of 1.7 liters of water per liter of beverage produced globally

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Coca-Cola pledged to increase its recycled content in packaging to 25% by 2025

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PepsiCo’s snack packaging goal is to be 100% recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable by 2025

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Coca-Cola has helped 5 million women achieve economic empowerment through the 5by20 initiative

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PepsiCo provided 68 million people with access to safe water between 2006 and 2022

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Coca-Cola’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goal for 2030 is 25% compared to 2015

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PepsiCo’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goal for 2030 is 40% compared to 2015

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Coca-Cola’s revenue in 2023 was approximately $45.75 billion

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PepsiCo’s total revenue in 2023 was approximately $91.47 billion

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Coca-Cola’s net income for 2023 reached $10.71 billion

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PepsiCo’s net income for 2023 reached $9.07 billion

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Coca-Cola spends approximately $4 billion annually on global advertising

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PepsiCo’s annual marketing and advertising spend is approximately $5.2 billion

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Coca-Cola’s gross profit margin for 2023 was approximately 59.5%

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PepsiCo’s gross profit margin for 2023 was approximately 54.1%

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Coca-Cola’s operating margin stands at roughly 28.6% as of 2023

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PepsiCo’s operating margin stands at roughly 13.3% as of 2023

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Coca-Cola’s market capitalization as of early 2024 is approximately $260 billion

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PepsiCo’s market capitalization as of early 2024 is approximately $230 billion

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Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years

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PepsiCo has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years

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North America accounts for 35% of Coca-Cola’s total revenue

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North America accounts for 61% of PepsiCo’s total revenue

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Coca-Cola’s stock symbol is KO and is part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average

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PepsiCo’s stock symbol is PEP and is part of the Nasdaq-100

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Coca-Cola’s effective tax rate in 2023 was 18.9%

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PepsiCo’s effective tax rate in 2023 was 21.0%

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Coca-Cola reported cash and cash equivalents of $9.3 billion at the end of 2023

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PepsiCo reported cash and cash equivalents of $6.5 billion at the end of 2023

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Coca-Cola’s capital expenditures in 2023 were $1.9 billion

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PepsiCo’s capital expenditures in 2023 were $5.3 billion

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Coca-Cola’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is typically around 24x

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PepsiCo’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is typically around 25x

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Coca-Cola’s long-term debt as of 2023 was $35.5 billion

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PepsiCo’s long-term debt as of 2023 was $36.0 billion

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Coca-Cola’s Return on Equity (ROE) in 2023 was 41.5%

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PepsiCo’s Return on Equity (ROE) in 2023 was 49.3%

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As of 2023, Coca-Cola holds a 48% share of the carbonated soft drink market in the United States

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PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drink market share in the US stood at approximately 26% in 2023

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Coca-Cola Classic is the number one soda brand in the US with a market share of roughly 19.2%

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Pepsi-Cola is the second most popular soda brand with an 8.2% market share in the US retail sector

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Diet Coke holds a 7.1% market share in the US soft drink category

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Pepsi Zero Sugar saw a volume growth of 26% in 2022 as it competes for market share

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Coca-Cola’s global volume share in the sparkling soft drink category is estimated at 43%

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PepsiCo controls approximately 9% of the global beverage volume market excluding snacks

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Sprite, owned by Coca-Cola, maintains a 7.5% share of the total US carbonated soft drink market

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Mountain Dew, owned by PepsiCo, holds a 6.2% share of the US soda market

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Coca-Cola is sold in over 200 countries and territories worldwide

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PepsiCo products are distributed in over 200 countries and territories globally

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In the fountain soda market (restaurants), Coca-Cola occupies an estimated 70% share

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PepsiCo holds roughly 20% of the restaurant/foodservice fountain equipment contracts in the US

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Coca-Cola Enterprises once handled 80% of European bottling volume for the brand

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In Mexico, Coca-Cola’s market share for carbonated drinks exceeds 60%

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PepsiCo’s snacks division (Frito-Lay) holds a 60% share of the US savory snack market

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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar market share grew by 0.5 percentage points in 2023

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PepsiCo’s Gatorade brand holds a 68% share of the US sports drink category

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Coca-Cola’s Powerade holds approximately 13% of the US sports drink market

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Coca-Cola owns 11 labels with annual sales exceeding $1 billion each

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PepsiCo has 23 brands that each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales

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Coca-Cola’s market share in the Indian soda market is approximately 50%

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Pepsi’s market share in India for beverages is roughly 15% through its partner Varun Beverages

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Diet Pepsi market share in the US is currently 3.5%

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Fanta (Coca-Cola) maintains a 2.1% total carbonated soft drink market share in the US

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Dr Pepper, often distributed by both, overtook Pepsi as the #2 soda brand in 2024 with an 8.32% share

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Coca-Cola’s RTD (Ready-to-Drink) tea share through Gold Peak is approximately 10%

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Pure Leaf (PepsiCo) is the leader in the premium RTD tea market with a 20% share

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A 12oz can of Coca-Cola Classic contains 39 grams of sugar

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A 12oz can of Pepsi contains 41 grams of sugar

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Coca-Cola Classic contains 140 calories per 12oz serving

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Pepsi contains 150 calories per 12oz serving

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Coca-Cola Classic has 34mg of caffeine per 12oz can

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Pepsi has 38mg of caffeine per 12oz can

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Coca-Cola use phosphoric acid as an acidulant

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Pepsi uses citric acid in addition to phosphoric acid

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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar contains 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar

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Pepsi Zero Sugar contains 0 calories and 69mg of caffeine (higher than regular)

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Coca-Cola Life (sweetened with Stevia) was discontinued in the US in 2020

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Pepsi True (Stevia-sweetened) was discontinued shortly after launch in most markets

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Coca-Cola’s pH level is approximately 2.5

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Pepsi’s pH level is approximately 2.4

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Coca-Cola’s recipe is kept in a vault in Atlanta, Georgia

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Pepsi was originally called "Brad's Drink" when created in 1893

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Coca-Cola uses high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for the US market and cane sugar for many international markets

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Pepsi "Made with Real Sugar" is a permanent product line in the US market

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Coca-Cola bottles originally used the "contour" design patented in 1915

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Pepsi’s "Easy-Grip" bottle was launched in 2013 to improve ergonomics

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Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offer over 100 different drink options

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Pepsi Spire is the competitor fountain machine offering up to 1,000 combinations

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25% of Coca-Cola’s beverage portfolio consists of low- or no-calorie options

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PepsiCo aims for 67% of its beverage volume to have 100 calories or fewer from added sugar by 2025

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Coca-Cola’s sodium content per 12oz is 45mg

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Pepsi’s sodium content per 12oz is 30mg

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Diet Coke contains aspartame as its primary sweetener

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Diet Pepsi famously removed aspartame in 2015 but brought it back in 2018 due to consumer demand

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Coca-Cola and Pepsi can both sit in your fridge, but their brands move in surprisingly different ways. Coca-Cola ranked 7th globally for brand value in 2023 with an estimated $58 billion, while Pepsi came in at 35th at about $19 billion, even as Pepsi’s sports and halftime exposure keeps it in the spotlight. From sugar and caffeine to global market share and marketing spending, the rivalry gets sharper fast once you compare the details side by side.

Key Takeaways

  • Coca-Cola was ranked as the 7th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023
  • Pepsi was ranked as the 35th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023
  • Coca-Cola’s brand value is estimated at $58 billion by Interbrand
  • Coca-Cola aims to use 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030
  • PepsiCo aims to reduce absolute virgin plastic in its packaging by 50% by 2030
  • Coca-Cola was named the world’s #1 plastic polluter for six consecutive years (2018-2023) by Break Free From Plastic
  • Coca-Cola’s revenue in 2023 was approximately $45.75 billion
  • PepsiCo’s total revenue in 2023 was approximately $91.47 billion
  • Coca-Cola’s net income for 2023 reached $10.71 billion
  • As of 2023, Coca-Cola holds a 48% share of the carbonated soft drink market in the United States
  • PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drink market share in the US stood at approximately 26% in 2023
  • Coca-Cola Classic is the number one soda brand in the US with a market share of roughly 19.2%
  • A 12oz can of Coca-Cola Classic contains 39 grams of sugar
  • A 12oz can of Pepsi contains 41 grams of sugar
  • Coca-Cola Classic contains 140 calories per 12oz serving

Coca Cola leads in global brand value and marketing reach, while Pepsi fights back on taste, scale, and sponsorships.

Brand and Marketing

1Coca-Cola was ranked as the 7th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023
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2Pepsi was ranked as the 35th most valuable brand globally by Interbrand in 2023
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3Coca-Cola’s brand value is estimated at $58 billion by Interbrand
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4Pepsi’s brand value is estimated at $19 billion by Interbrand
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5Coca-Cola has over 110 million followers on Facebook
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6Pepsi has approximately 38 million followers on Facebook
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7Coca-Cola’s Instagram account has over 2.9 million followers
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8Pepsi’s Instagram account has over 2.0 million followers
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9Coca-Cola has been a sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1928
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10PepsiCo is the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show (ending 2022, replaced by Apple Music but remained sponsor)
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11Coca-Cola’s "Share a Coke" campaign led to a 2% increase in US sales
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12Pepsi’s "Pepsi Challenge" blind taste test found 50% of consumers preferred Pepsi over Coke in the 1970s
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13Coca-Cola spent $100 million on its 1985 "New Coke" launch which lasted only 79 days
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14PepsiCo’s logo redesign in 2008 cost an estimated $1 million
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15Coca-Cola’s red and white color palette is recognized by 94% of the world’s population
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16Pepsi changed its logo in 2023 for the first time in 14 years to embrace "electric blue"
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17Coca-Cola use of the Santa Claus image in marketing dates back to 1931
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18PepsiCo signed a $50 million branding deal with Beyoncé in 2012
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19Coca-Cola’s YouTube channel has over 3.9 million subscribers
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20Pepsi’s YouTube channel has over 850,000 subscribers
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21Coca-Cola’s trademark is considered the most recognized word globally after "OK"
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22PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) marketing spend increased 10% in 2023
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23Coca-Cola’s "Open Happiness" campaign ran for over 6 years in 200 countries
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24Pepsi’s "Live for Now" global campaign targeted the millennial demographic exclusively
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2580% of Coca-Cola’s marketing budget is now digital-first
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26PepsiCo’s annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest ran for 10 years, receiving 32,000 entries
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27Coca-Cola sponsors FIFA World Cup and has a contract through 2030
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28PepsiCo’s Lay's brand "Do Us a Flavor" contest generated 14 million submissions in one year
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29Coca-Cola’s polar bear commercials first debuted in 1993 during the Academy Awards
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30PepsiCo spent $7 million for a 30-second Super Bowl ad spot in 2023
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Brand and Marketing Interpretation

Coca-Cola has built a century of cultural real estate so dominant that Pepsi’s entire history of clever stunts, taste-test victories, and celebrity endorsements feels like a very expensive and well-produced second-place trophy.

Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility

1Coca-Cola aims to use 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030
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2PepsiCo aims to reduce absolute virgin plastic in its packaging by 50% by 2030
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3Coca-Cola was named the world’s #1 plastic polluter for six consecutive years (2018-2023) by Break Free From Plastic
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4PepsiCo was named the world's #2 plastic polluter in the same ranking
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5Coca-Cola achieved a 100% water replenishment goal in 2015 (five years early)
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6PepsiCo improved its operational water-use efficiency by 18% since 2015
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7Coca-Cola’s "World Without Waste" initiative aims to collect and recycle a bottle or can for every one sold by 2030
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8PepsiCo’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy targets net-zero emissions by 2040
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9Coca-Cola employs approximately 79,000 direct employees globally
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10PepsiCo employs approximately 318,000 employees globally (due to large snack division and direct distribution)
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11Coca-Cola’s Foundation has granted over $1.5 billion since its inception in 1984
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12The PepsiCo Foundation invested $100 million in community impact programs in 2022
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13Coca-Cola transitioned to 100% rPET (recycled plastic) for all bottles in the Netherlands and Norway in 2020
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14PepsiCo plans to move all Pepsi-brand products to 100% rPET in 11 European markets by 2025
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15Coca-Cola reduced its carbon footprint by 25% between 2010 and 2020
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16PepsiCo has transitioned to 100% renewable electricity for its US operations as of 2020
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17Coca-Cola’s board of directors consists of 42% women
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18PepsiCo’s leadership team is 40% women as of 2023
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19Coca-Cola spent $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2022
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20PepsiCo spent $3 billion with diverse suppliers through its supplier diversity program in 2022
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21Coca-Cola uses about 1.79 liters of water to produce 1 liter of beverage
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22PepsiCo uses an average of 1.7 liters of water per liter of beverage produced globally
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23Coca-Cola pledged to increase its recycled content in packaging to 25% by 2025
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24PepsiCo’s snack packaging goal is to be 100% recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable by 2025
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25Coca-Cola has helped 5 million women achieve economic empowerment through the 5by20 initiative
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26PepsiCo provided 68 million people with access to safe water between 2006 and 2022
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27Coca-Cola’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goal for 2030 is 25% compared to 2015
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28PepsiCo’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goal for 2030 is 40% compared to 2015
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Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Interpretation

The cola giants are locked in a heated, decades-long race where the clear winner seems to be public relations, as they meticulously track who pollutes most while boasting who promises to pollute slightly less next time.

Financials

1Coca-Cola’s revenue in 2023 was approximately $45.75 billion
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2PepsiCo’s total revenue in 2023 was approximately $91.47 billion
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3Coca-Cola’s net income for 2023 reached $10.71 billion
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4PepsiCo’s net income for 2023 reached $9.07 billion
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5Coca-Cola spends approximately $4 billion annually on global advertising
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6PepsiCo’s annual marketing and advertising spend is approximately $5.2 billion
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7Coca-Cola’s gross profit margin for 2023 was approximately 59.5%
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8PepsiCo’s gross profit margin for 2023 was approximately 54.1%
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9Coca-Cola’s operating margin stands at roughly 28.6% as of 2023
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10PepsiCo’s operating margin stands at roughly 13.3% as of 2023
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11Coca-Cola’s market capitalization as of early 2024 is approximately $260 billion
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12PepsiCo’s market capitalization as of early 2024 is approximately $230 billion
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13Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years
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14PepsiCo has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years
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15North America accounts for 35% of Coca-Cola’s total revenue
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16North America accounts for 61% of PepsiCo’s total revenue
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17Coca-Cola’s stock symbol is KO and is part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
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18PepsiCo’s stock symbol is PEP and is part of the Nasdaq-100
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19Coca-Cola’s effective tax rate in 2023 was 18.9%
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20PepsiCo’s effective tax rate in 2023 was 21.0%
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21Coca-Cola reported cash and cash equivalents of $9.3 billion at the end of 2023
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22PepsiCo reported cash and cash equivalents of $6.5 billion at the end of 2023
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23Coca-Cola’s capital expenditures in 2023 were $1.9 billion
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24PepsiCo’s capital expenditures in 2023 were $5.3 billion
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25Coca-Cola’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is typically around 24x
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26PepsiCo’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is typically around 25x
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27Coca-Cola’s long-term debt as of 2023 was $35.5 billion
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28PepsiCo’s long-term debt as of 2023 was $36.0 billion
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29Coca-Cola’s Return on Equity (ROE) in 2023 was 41.5%
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30PepsiCo’s Return on Equity (ROE) in 2023 was 49.3%
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Financials Interpretation

PepsiCo may rake in twice the revenue by selling snacks and sodas across a sprawling empire, but Coca-Cola demonstrates the focused, high-margin art of selling mostly beverages so profitably that it ultimately makes more money with far greater efficiency.

Market Share

1As of 2023, Coca-Cola holds a 48% share of the carbonated soft drink market in the United States
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2PepsiCo’s carbonated soft drink market share in the US stood at approximately 26% in 2023
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3Coca-Cola Classic is the number one soda brand in the US with a market share of roughly 19.2%
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4Pepsi-Cola is the second most popular soda brand with an 8.2% market share in the US retail sector
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5Diet Coke holds a 7.1% market share in the US soft drink category
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6Pepsi Zero Sugar saw a volume growth of 26% in 2022 as it competes for market share
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7Coca-Cola’s global volume share in the sparkling soft drink category is estimated at 43%
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8PepsiCo controls approximately 9% of the global beverage volume market excluding snacks
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9Sprite, owned by Coca-Cola, maintains a 7.5% share of the total US carbonated soft drink market
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10Mountain Dew, owned by PepsiCo, holds a 6.2% share of the US soda market
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11Coca-Cola is sold in over 200 countries and territories worldwide
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12PepsiCo products are distributed in over 200 countries and territories globally
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13In the fountain soda market (restaurants), Coca-Cola occupies an estimated 70% share
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14PepsiCo holds roughly 20% of the restaurant/foodservice fountain equipment contracts in the US
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15Coca-Cola Enterprises once handled 80% of European bottling volume for the brand
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16In Mexico, Coca-Cola’s market share for carbonated drinks exceeds 60%
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17PepsiCo’s snacks division (Frito-Lay) holds a 60% share of the US savory snack market
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18Coca-Cola Zero Sugar market share grew by 0.5 percentage points in 2023
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19PepsiCo’s Gatorade brand holds a 68% share of the US sports drink category
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20Coca-Cola’s Powerade holds approximately 13% of the US sports drink market
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21Coca-Cola owns 11 labels with annual sales exceeding $1 billion each
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22PepsiCo has 23 brands that each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales
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23Coca-Cola’s market share in the Indian soda market is approximately 50%
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24Pepsi’s market share in India for beverages is roughly 15% through its partner Varun Beverages
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25Diet Pepsi market share in the US is currently 3.5%
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26Fanta (Coca-Cola) maintains a 2.1% total carbonated soft drink market share in the US
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27Dr Pepper, often distributed by both, overtook Pepsi as the #2 soda brand in 2024 with an 8.32% share
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28Coca-Cola’s RTD (Ready-to-Drink) tea share through Gold Peak is approximately 10%
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29Pure Leaf (PepsiCo) is the leader in the premium RTD tea market with a 20% share
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Market Share Interpretation

Coca-Cola’s empire is built on global soda dominance, while PepsiCo survives as a savvy conglomerate by conquering snacks and niches, though its flagship cola is now staring up at both Coke and Dr Pepper.

Product and Nutrition

1A 12oz can of Coca-Cola Classic contains 39 grams of sugar
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2A 12oz can of Pepsi contains 41 grams of sugar
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3Coca-Cola Classic contains 140 calories per 12oz serving
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4Pepsi contains 150 calories per 12oz serving
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5Coca-Cola Classic has 34mg of caffeine per 12oz can
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6Pepsi has 38mg of caffeine per 12oz can
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7Coca-Cola use phosphoric acid as an acidulant
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8Pepsi uses citric acid in addition to phosphoric acid
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9Coca-Cola Zero Sugar contains 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar
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10Pepsi Zero Sugar contains 0 calories and 69mg of caffeine (higher than regular)
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11Coca-Cola Life (sweetened with Stevia) was discontinued in the US in 2020
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12Pepsi True (Stevia-sweetened) was discontinued shortly after launch in most markets
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13Coca-Cola’s pH level is approximately 2.5
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14Pepsi’s pH level is approximately 2.4
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15Coca-Cola’s recipe is kept in a vault in Atlanta, Georgia
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16Pepsi was originally called "Brad's Drink" when created in 1893
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17Coca-Cola uses high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for the US market and cane sugar for many international markets
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18Pepsi "Made with Real Sugar" is a permanent product line in the US market
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19Coca-Cola bottles originally used the "contour" design patented in 1915
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20Pepsi’s "Easy-Grip" bottle was launched in 2013 to improve ergonomics
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21Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offer over 100 different drink options
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22Pepsi Spire is the competitor fountain machine offering up to 1,000 combinations
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2325% of Coca-Cola’s beverage portfolio consists of low- or no-calorie options
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24PepsiCo aims for 67% of its beverage volume to have 100 calories or fewer from added sugar by 2025
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25Coca-Cola’s sodium content per 12oz is 45mg
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26Pepsi’s sodium content per 12oz is 30mg
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27Diet Coke contains aspartame as its primary sweetener
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28Diet Pepsi famously removed aspartame in 2015 but brought it back in 2018 due to consumer demand
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Product and Nutrition Interpretation

The great cola war is a meticulously balanced contest of two corporate giants determined, with near-identical fervor, to sell you slightly different recipes for liquid sugar, caffeine, and acid.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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