Dr Pepper Cherry Soda vs Dr Pepper Zero Sugar
Buy the regular Dr Pepper Cherry if you want the full-sugar cherry version and don't mind 42 g of sugar per can. Buy Dr Pepper Zero Sugar if you want cherry flavor without sugar or calories. Both come as 24-packs of 12 fl oz cans; check the live prices on this page before you pick, since the two often sit within a dollar or two of each other.
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Dr Pepper Cherry Soda
Dr Pepper Cherry Soda, 12 fl oz cans, 24 pack
Choose the Dr Pepper Cherry if you want the classic sweet cherry soda with real sugar and caffeine and you are not counting sugar.
- Full, sweet cherry flavor with the standard Dr Pepper blend
- Caffeinated, gluten-free, vegan and kosher
- Works well over ice and as a mixer
- 24-pack keeps the per-can cost low
What separates them
| Dr Pepper Cherry Soda | Dr Pepper Zero Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar per can | 42 g | 0 g (sugar free) |
| Sweetener | High fructose corn syrup | Non-nutritive sweeteners (zero sugar) |
| Calories | About 150 per 12 fl oz can | 0 per 12 fl oz can |
| Flavor profile | Cherry plus the 23 signature Dr Pepper flavors, full sweetness | Cherry plus Dr Pepper base, lighter body from no sugar |
| Caffeine | Caffeinated | Caffeinated |
| Pack format | 24 cans of 12 fl oz | 24 cans of 12 fl oz |
| Dietary notes | Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, not organic | Sugar free; check the can for full allergen and dietary details |
| Taste for mixing | Full sugar body works well over ice and in cocktails |
Price history
- Dr Pepper Cherry Soda: lowest $14.90 on Nov 2 at eBay.
- Dr Pepper Zero Sugar: lowest $11.99 on Nov 2 at Naifeh's Food Market.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Dr Pepper Cherry Soda | Dr Pepper Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Cherry | Cherry |
| Variety | 23 unique flavors | Cola |
| Container Type | Can | Can |
| Sugar Content | 42 g | Sugar Free |
| Secondary Flavor | 23 signature flavors | — |
| Added Sugar | Yes | — |
| Sweetener | High Fructose Corn Syrup | — |
| Packaging Type | Pack | — |
| Weight | 12 FL OZ | — |
| Caffeine Status | Caffeinated | — |
| Zero Calorie Status |
What reviewers say
Dr Pepper Cherry Soda
Cherry Dr Pepper has a loyal following among soda drinkers who like a fruitier, sweeter take on the original. Most praise the cherry flavor and the familiar Dr Pepper base; some find it too sweet or say the cherry tastes artificial.
- Cherry flavorPraisedDrinkers say the cherry comes through clearly on top of the usual Dr Pepper taste.
- SweetnessMixedSome find it pleasantly sweet; others say it is too sweet and syrupy.
- Sugar contentCriticisedBuyers note 42 g of sugar per can and high fructose corn syrup as the sweetener.
Questions and answers
- Which one tastes more like regular Dr Pepper?
- The regular Dr Pepper Cherry is the closest to the standard sweet Dr Pepper profile. Zero Sugar keeps the cherry and base flavors but has a lighter body and a sweetener finish some people notice.
- Does Dr Pepper Zero Sugar have caffeine?
- Yes. Both are caffeinated, so switching to Zero Sugar does not remove the caffeine.
- How much sugar is in a can of each?
- Regular Dr Pepper Cherry has 42 g of sugar per 12 fl oz can. Zero Sugar has none.
- Is Zero Sugar worth the extra cost?
- Only if the price gap is small. Check the live prices on this page; when the two are close, Zero Sugar is the better pick for daily drinking and regular is better for taste.
- Can I drink the regular one on a low-sugar diet?
- Not comfortably. At 42 g of sugar per can it uses most of a typical daily added-sugar limit, so Zero Sugar is the practical choice.
- Are either of them gluten-free or vegan?
- The regular Dr Pepper Cherry is listed as gluten-free, vegan and kosher. Check the Zero Sugar can label for the same confirmations.