Regular Coke and Diet Coke are two versions of cola drinks produced by the Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola, commonly known as Coke, was created by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886. Initially intended as a patent medicine, it was later introduced to the market as a carbonated soft drink by a businessman.
Regular Coke initially had two variations: the original formula, later called Classic Coke, and the new formula, known as New Coke. The latter is what we now refer to as Regular Coke. The main ingredients of Regular Coke are sugar, carbonated water, caffeine, natural flavorings, and phosphoric acid. The natural flavorings are where Coke’s trade secret lies.
Diet Coke, also known as Coke Light, Coca-Cola Light, or Diet Coca-Cola, is known for containing no sugar, hence the word “diet.” Diet Coke was introduced in the United States in August 1982, making it the first Coke variant since its creation in 1885. Diet Coke contains aspartame, a substance rumored to be toxic.
Key Takeaways
- Regular Coke and Diet Coke have different formulas and ingredient balances.
- Regular Coke has high sugar content, which is unhealthy, especially for diabetics, while Diet Coke contains no sugar.
- Regular Coke was first invented in 1886 by a pharmacist, while Diet Coke is the first-ever variant of Regular Coke, introduced in August 1982.
