Coke: Zero vs diet vs caffene free vs cherry vs ordinary

Charcole911 · 07-07-2011, 11:44

Whats best?

I honestly think Zero and cherry are the best, especially zero. Hardly anywhere serves zero though.

After hearing that diet coke is so bad for you (full of sweetners and your body looks for energy that isn't there so it can make you feel more sluggish) Whats the difference between diet & zero?

big_hard_lad · 07-07-2011, 12:05

I'm a full fat original Coke man myself...can't stand diet or zero. I love cherry though, shame not many places in NI sell it. Why don't you do a poll?

humbug8 · 07-07-2011, 12:44

They use a combination of swetners in Diet coke, but just use one of them in Zero. Have to say I prefer Zero myself, even more so than full fat.

A lot of the research caried out in the US suggests that the only reason they launched Zero was to target it at the male market, as Diet has always been targetted at women.

Now is only they did a Zero cherry - they I'd be v happy

BrunoStreete · 07-07-2011, 18:06

I find it weird that people refer to it as full fat Coke when there is zero fat in it.

sarky spark · 07-07-2011, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by humbug8

They use a combination of swetners in Diet coke, but just use one of them in Zero. Have to say I prefer Zero myself, even more so than full fat.

A lot of the research caried out in the US suggests that the only reason they launched Zero was to target it at the male market, as Diet has always been targetted at women.

Now is only they did a Zero cherry - they I'd be v happy

They had cherry zero in the US when I was over there last
year, it was great.
Can we get it over here please Coca Cola?

Baking-Girl · 07-07-2011, 18:33

I'd go for cherry or normal coke second I cannot stand diet coke or coke zero there is just no taste to them at all.

mrs_buckley · 07-07-2011, 20:18

I LOVE cherry coke, but the only one I can drink is Caffeine Free as the caffeine makes me poorly. However Caffeine free coke tastes pretty crap so I have it about once or twice a year maximum. There are days when I'd kill for a pint of ice cold coke, plenty of icecubes, the outside of the glass dripping with condensation......

fickrick · 07-07-2011, 20:20

I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men

epicurian · 07-07-2011, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fickrick

I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men

But they don't taste the same. If you look at the ingredients, you'll see that they have most of, but not all of the same ingredients, and in different proportions.

crazychris12 · 07-07-2011, 23:14

Sainsbury's Diet Cola is the best.

mrkite77 · 07-07-2011, 23:15

You missed the best one.

eng123 · 08-07-2011, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by fickrick

I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men

They aren't. Diet Coke is meant to have its own distict flavour, whilst Coke Zero is supposed to closely resemble full sugared coke. Had this conversation with my sister - she's in the know.

My personal favourite was the Vanilla Diet Coke from 2003. That was great. Other than that, just plain old Diet Coke.

BrunoStreete · 08-07-2011, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by fickrick

I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men

They aren't the same, definitely a different taste.

fluffed · 08-07-2011, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarky spark

They had cherry zero in the US when I was over there last
year, it was great.
Can we get it over here please Coca Cola?

Was there a few weeks ago, and they still had it. My local shop used to sell diet cherry but that seems to have gone, bah.

Charcole911 · 08-07-2011, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkite77

You missed the best one.

I want!! Its certainly not for sale anywhere in Scotland!

staceyxxx23 · 08-07-2011, 10:27

Vanilla.

Out of those, Cherry.

whackyracer · 08-07-2011, 12:30

Coke zero rules! Sadly, not all restaurants serve it here, most still offer diet, whereas when I went to Paris recently, I noticed they sold it everywhere. Full sugar coke tastes very similar to coke zero anyway, and I would rather not drink that much sugar so zero is prefect for me.

gareth83 · 08-07-2011, 13:17

I've never tasted the difference between full fat, diet, zero, or any of the pepsis. Makes life easier than caring which variety it comes in.

Having said that I've never doen a taste test with them all together, that could be interesting. Only slightly I add.

smudges dad · 08-07-2011, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charcole911

I want!! Its certainly not for sale anywhere in Scotland!

You should be drinking Irn Bru

big_hard_lad · 08-07-2011, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by gareth83

I've never tasted the difference between full fat, diet, zero, or any of the pepsis. Makes life easier than caring which variety it comes in.

Having said that I've never doen a taste test with them all together, that could be interesting. Only slightly I add.

Really?! Original Coke and Diet are worlds apart. Zero and original, maybe not so much. Although a Coke connoisseur can tell. Suppose it's like the difference in Coke from a can, glass bottle or plastic bottle. Out of interest, which does everyone prefer? It's glass bottle for me, although can comes a close second and is generally what I buy as the glass bottles are way overpriced.

clarribo · 08-07-2011, 14:16

Not a big Coke drinker now- only really as a mixer. I prefer vimto and Rubicon if I'm getting a fizzy soft drink. My favourites used to be vanilla and cherry- full fat versions.

grassmarket · 08-07-2011, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_hard_lad

Really?! Suppose it's like the difference in Coke from a can, glass bottle or plastic bottle. Out of interest, which does everyone prefer? It's glass bottle for me, although can comes a close second and is generally what I buy as the glass bottles are way overpriced.

Definitely a glass bottle. Preferably with the classic shape. But really a luxury item.

Gormond · 08-07-2011, 19:03

Coke Zero for me and i prefer a glass bottle.

Mel1314 · 08-07-2011, 19:53

Coke zero! I love it. Actually drinking a glass right now.

Miss C. DeVille · 08-07-2011, 21:39

I love Sainsbury's Dr Pop...it tastes just like Dr Pepper but a lot cheaper.

07-07-2011, 11:44	#1
Charcole911 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fife Posts: 6,078	Coke: Zero vs diet vs caffene free vs cherry vs ordinary Whats best? I honestly think Zero and cherry are the best, especially zero. Hardly anywhere serves zero though. After hearing that diet coke is so bad for you (full of sweetners and your body looks for energy that isn't there so it can make you feel more sluggish) Whats the difference between diet & zero?

07-07-2011, 12:05	#2
big_hard_lad Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,011	I'm a full fat original Coke man myself...can't stand diet or zero. I love cherry though, shame not many places in NI sell it. Why don't you do a poll?

07-07-2011, 12:44	#3
humbug8 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 118	They use a combination of swetners in Diet coke, but just use one of them in Zero. Have to say I prefer Zero myself, even more so than full fat. A lot of the research caried out in the US suggests that the only reason they launched Zero was to target it at the male market, as Diet has always been targetted at women. Now is only they did a Zero cherry - they I'd be v happy

07-07-2011, 18:06	#4
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	I find it weird that people refer to it as full fat Coke when there is zero fat in it.

07-07-2011, 18:15	#5
sarky spark Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 483	Quote: Originally Posted by humbug8 They use a combination of swetners in Diet coke, but just use one of them in Zero. Have to say I prefer Zero myself, even more so than full fat. A lot of the research caried out in the US suggests that the only reason they launched Zero was to target it at the male market, as Diet has always been targetted at women. Now is only they did a Zero cherry - they I'd be v happy They had cherry zero in the US when I was over there last year, it was great. Can we get it over here please Coca Cola?

07-07-2011, 18:33	#6
Baking-Girl Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 404	I'd go for cherry or normal coke second I cannot stand diet coke or coke zero there is just no taste to them at all.

07-07-2011, 20:18	#7
mrs_buckley Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 2,491	I LOVE cherry coke, but the only one I can drink is Caffeine Free as the caffeine makes me poorly. However Caffeine free coke tastes pretty crap so I have it about once or twice a year maximum. There are days when I'd kill for a pint of ice cold coke, plenty of icecubes, the outside of the glass dripping with condensation......

07-07-2011, 20:20	#8
fickrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,106	I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men

07-07-2011, 21:37	#9
epicurian Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,890	Quote: Originally Posted by fickrick I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men But they don't taste the same. If you look at the ingredients, you'll see that they have most of, but not all of the same ingredients, and in different proportions.

07-07-2011, 23:14	#10
crazychris12 Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 23,649	Sainsbury's Diet Cola is the best.

07-07-2011, 23:15	#11
mrkite77 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 5,220	You missed the best one.

08-07-2011, 00:53	#12
eng123 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,029	Quote: Originally Posted by fickrick I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men They aren't. Diet Coke is meant to have its own distict flavour, whilst Coke Zero is supposed to closely resemble full sugared coke. Had this conversation with my sister - she's in the know. My personal favourite was the Vanilla Diet Coke from 2003. That was great. Other than that, just plain old Diet Coke.

08-07-2011, 07:42	#13
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Quote: Originally Posted by fickrick I was told by a Coke employee that Diet and Zero are the same. Diet is marketed for women and Zero for Men They aren't the same, definitely a different taste.

08-07-2011, 08:27	#14
fluffed Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,789	Quote: Originally Posted by sarky spark They had cherry zero in the US when I was over there last year, it was great. Can we get it over here please Coca Cola? Was there a few weeks ago, and they still had it. My local shop used to sell diet cherry but that seems to have gone, bah.

08-07-2011, 10:27	#15
Charcole911 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fife Posts: 6,078	Quote: Originally Posted by mrkite77 You missed the best one. I want!! Its certainly not for sale anywhere in Scotland!

08-07-2011, 10:27	#16
staceyxxx23 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,936	Vanilla. Out of those, Cherry.

08-07-2011, 12:30	#17
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Coke zero rules! Sadly, not all restaurants serve it here, most still offer diet, whereas when I went to Paris recently, I noticed they sold it everywhere. Full sugar coke tastes very similar to coke zero anyway, and I would rather not drink that much sugar so zero is prefect for me.

08-07-2011, 13:17	#18
gareth83 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 622	I've never tasted the difference between full fat, diet, zero, or any of the pepsis. Makes life easier than caring which variety it comes in. Having said that I've never doen a taste test with them all together, that could be interesting. Only slightly I add.

08-07-2011, 13:57	#19
smudges dad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort William Posts: 22,292	Quote: Originally Posted by Charcole911 I want!! Its certainly not for sale anywhere in Scotland! You should be drinking Irn Bru

08-07-2011, 14:01	#20
big_hard_lad Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,011	Quote: Originally Posted by gareth83 I've never tasted the difference between full fat, diet, zero, or any of the pepsis. Makes life easier than caring which variety it comes in. Having said that I've never doen a taste test with them all together, that could be interesting. Only slightly I add. Really?! Original Coke and Diet are worlds apart. Zero and original, maybe not so much. Although a Coke connoisseur can tell. Suppose it's like the difference in Coke from a can, glass bottle or plastic bottle. Out of interest, which does everyone prefer? It's glass bottle for me, although can comes a close second and is generally what I buy as the glass bottles are way overpriced.

08-07-2011, 14:16	#21
clarribo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,806	Not a big Coke drinker now- only really as a mixer. I prefer vimto and Rubicon if I'm getting a fizzy soft drink. My favourites used to be vanilla and cherry- full fat versions.

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Coke: Zero vs diet vs caffene free vs cherry vs ordinary

08-07-2011, 14:22	#22
grassmarket Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 23,321	Quote: Originally Posted by big_hard_lad Really?! Suppose it's like the difference in Coke from a can, glass bottle or plastic bottle. Out of interest, which does everyone prefer? It's glass bottle for me, although can comes a close second and is generally what I buy as the glass bottles are way overpriced. Definitely a glass bottle. Preferably with the classic shape. But really a luxury item.

08-07-2011, 19:03	#23
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Coke Zero for me and i prefer a glass bottle.

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Mel1314 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the Strictly dancefloor ;) Posts: 2,254	Coke zero! I love it. Actually drinking a glass right now.

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Miss C. DeVille Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,648	I love Sainsbury's Dr Pop...it tastes just like Dr Pepper but a lot cheaper.