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ArcticKnight 11-04-2007 02:08 AM

Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
Ok, so I drink Diet Pepsi because I like it better than diet Coke. I have recently tried Coke Zero,though, and like it better that Diet Pepsi or Diet Coke.

My question, how is this possible? Aren't Coke Zero and Diet Coke the same thing, just marketed differently?? Why do they taste different.

NOTE: All the above have caffiene, so I'm not referring to any caffiene free colas.

Khaos4k 11-04-2007 02:11 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
Diet coke and Coke Zero use different artificial sweeteners.

Arrion 11-04-2007 03:31 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
Diet Coke and Coke Zero both use aspartame for sweetening. Diet Coke is actually Diet New Coke (remember it?). Coke Zero is meant to taste like Coke Classic, so they are different.

testaaja 11-04-2007 04:54 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
To me pepsi max is the best from diet drinks. Atleast in Finland diet coke uses sukralose as sweetener and zero is totally different.

4 High 11-04-2007 09:15 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
http://www.retiredfoodie.com/wp-cont...epper-can1.jpg

This will fix everything for you.

istewart 11-04-2007 09:20 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
You say you have tried both drinks, yet you ask:

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Aren't Coke Zero and Diet Coke the same thing, just marketed differently?? Why do they taste different.

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lol @ OOT

Repsychler 11-04-2007 10:46 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
Arrion has it right, diet coke is based on new coke, coke zero is based on coke classic.
I like Pepsi One as well, despite the fact I really don't care for regular pepsi.

swingdoc 11-04-2007 11:02 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
Fail. Both Diet Coke and Coke Zero are supposed to taste like Coke classic. The difference between the two of them is the relative amount of their sweeteners (ace-k and aspartame). Coke zero has less aspartame and more ace-k; Diet coke is vice versa. I think Diet Pepsi Max is the Pepsi equivalent of Coke Zero.

EscapePlan9 11-04-2007 11:09 AM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
ITT no one knows what they're talking about

waffle 11-04-2007 12:29 PM

Re: Coke Zero versus Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi --help!!
 
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Fail. Both Diet Coke and Coke Zero are supposed to taste like Coke classic. The difference between the two of them is the relative amount of their sweeteners (ace-k and aspartame). Coke zero has less aspartame and more ace-k; Diet coke is vice versa. I think Diet Pepsi Max is the Pepsi equivalent of Coke Zero.

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You are wrong. Diet coke is not meant to taste like coke classic. Coke zero is. Diet coke is based on the new coke taste, or more accurately, new coke is based on the diet coke taste. Citation: http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/newcoke.asp

OP: My favorite diet soda is Pepsi One since it uses Splenda. In my experience aspartame gives me a 'cloudy mind'. I don't really know how to describe it.


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