Coca-Cola Classic
Coca-Cola is the world's best-selling soft drink, with a sharper, more vanilla-and-raisin cola flavour and the most recognised brand on earth.
- Brand
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Category
- Sodas & Soft Drinks
- Released
- 1886
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 79/100
Key features
- World's most valuable soft drink brand
- Sharper, less sweet cola taste
- Sold in over 200 countries
Best for drinkers who prefer a crisper, less sweet cola.
Coca-Cola specifications
| Calories (12 oz) | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Sugar (12 oz) | 39 g |
| Caffeine (12 oz) | 34 mg |
| Sodium (12 oz) | 45 mg |
| Flavour profile | Crisp cola with vanilla and spice notes |
| Zero-sugar version | Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke |
| Launched | 1886 |
| Parent company | The Coca-Cola Company |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every soda in our database using the sodas & soft drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- World's most valuable soft drink brand
- Sharper, less sweet cola taste
- Sold in over 200 countries
- Strong overall score (79/100 within sodas & soft drinks)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Coca-Cola against
Alternatives to Coca-Cola
- Pepsi 54/100
- Dr Pepper 46/100
- Sprite 62/100
- Mountain Dew 8/100
Sources
- Coca-Cola: The Coca-Cola Company official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.