When choosing which soda to drink on a hot day, the question of Sprite or Coke comes to mind. Many enjoy Sprite for its sweet, tart, and citrusy (lemon-lime) flavor. While others prefer Coke for sweet, spiced, and caramel-like (cola) taste. But which is better?

Sprite is well-loved by the world, generating over 1 billion each year in annual revenue sales. It contains carbonated water, cane sugar, citric acid, natural flavors and sodium citrate. Many adore Sprite because it does not use artificial coloring and does not contain caffeine. Sprite is easily accessible, you can find it stocked on the shelves of almost every grocery store and gas station. Sprite is a ride-or-die for many consumers in the U.S.

Coke is an American classic, generating over 5.6 billion each year in annual revenue sales. It contains carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine. It gets its acid flavor profile from phosphoric acid and its signature color from caramel color dye. Coke also has many options to choose from such as Coke Zero and Cherry Coke, making it enticing to pick. Coke is a go-to drink for Americans.

Although both sodas hold a special place in America’s heart due to what they have contributed to our community and the signature flavors that so many adore, one, in particular, takes the cake. Sprite holds several distinct advantages over Coke such as being caffeine-free, soothing on the stomach, no artificial coloring, and it does not stain your teeth. Ultimately, Sprite is an American classic that will continue to draw in consumers because of its delicious acidic and citrusy taste.