Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is America's oldest major soft drink, blending 23 flavours into a cherry-vanilla taste that is neither cola nor root beer.
- Brand
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- Category
- Sodas & Soft Drinks
- Released
- 1885
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 46/100
Key features
- 23-flavour signature blend
- Oldest major US soda
- Second most popular soda in the US
Best for people who find colas boring and want something cherry-spiced.
Dr Pepper specifications
| Calories (12 oz) | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Sugar (12 oz) | 40 g |
| Caffeine (12 oz) | 41 mg |
| Sodium (12 oz) | 55 mg |
| Flavour profile | Cherry, vanilla and spice blend |
| Zero-sugar version | Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, Diet Dr Pepper |
| Launched | 1885 |
| Parent company | Keurig Dr Pepper |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every soda in our database using the sodas & soft drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 23-flavour signature blend
- Oldest major US soda
- Second most popular soda in the US
Cons
- Weaker overall score (46/100 within sodas & soft drinks)
Compare Dr Pepper against
Alternatives to Dr Pepper
- Coca-Cola Classic 79/100
- Pepsi 54/100
- Sprite 62/100
- Mountain Dew 8/100
Sources
- Dr Pepper: Keurig Dr Pepper 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.