Pepsi
Pepsi is the number-two cola worldwide, slightly sweeter with a citrus burst that famously won blind taste tests in the Pepsi Challenge.
- Brand
- PepsiCo
- Category
- Sodas & Soft Drinks
- Released
- 1893
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 54/100
Key features
- Sweeter with a citrus hit
- Won the Pepsi Challenge taste tests
- Part of the PepsiCo snack empire
Best for drinkers who want a sweeter, bolder cola.
Pepsi specifications
| Calories (12 oz) | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Sugar (12 oz) | 41 g |
| Caffeine (12 oz) | 38 mg |
| Sodium (12 oz) | 30 mg |
| Flavour profile | Sweeter cola with a citrus burst |
| Zero-sugar version | Pepsi Zero Sugar, Diet Pepsi |
| Launched | 1893 |
| Parent company | PepsiCo |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every soda in our database using the sodas & soft drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sweeter with a citrus hit
- Won the Pepsi Challenge taste tests
- Part of the PepsiCo snack empire
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Pepsi against
Alternatives to Pepsi
- Coca-Cola Classic 79/100
- Dr Pepper 46/100
- Sprite 62/100
- Mountain Dew 8/100
Sources
- Pepsi: PepsiCo 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.