Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans vs Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop
Buy the 24-pack of 12 fl oz cans if you want the classic Dr Pepper flavor at a lower cost per ounce and a longer shelf life. Buy the Blackberry 20 fl oz bottles if you want a newer flavor in larger single servings. The 24-pack of 12 fl oz cans is $12.98 at Walmart as of November 3; the Blackberry 24-pack of 20 fl oz bottles is $21.48 at Westfield Supervalu as of November 3.
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Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans
4.8Choose the Dr Pepper 24-pack of 12 fl oz cans if you want the original Dr Pepper taste, a 270-day shelf life, and the lowest price per ounce.
- Lowest upfront price at $12.98 for 24 cans
- Long 270-day shelf life
- Cans chill fast and are easy to pack
- Gluten-free, vegan and kosher
- 4.8 out of 5 from 36,676 ratings
- Only 12 fl oz per serving
- Original flavor is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup
- Not zero calorie
What separates them
| Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans | Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Original Dr Pepper, plus Cherry and Cream Soda varieties | Blackberry |
| Container | 12 fl oz aluminum cans | 20 fl oz plastic bottles |
| Pack size | 24 cans, 288 fl oz total | 24 bottles, 480 fl oz total |
| Price per ounce | About 4.5 cents per ounce at $12.98 for 288 fl oz | About 4.5 cents per ounce at $21.48 for 480 fl oz |
| Shelf life | 270 days | 110 days |
| Caffeine | Caffeinated | Caffeinated |
| Sugar per serving | 39 g per 12 fl oz can | Not listed on the page |
| Dietary labels |
Price history
- Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans: lowest $6.00 on Oct 31 at Amazon.
- Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop: lowest $5.98 on Oct 31.
Prices at every store
Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans
- WalmartCheck price at Walmart
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
- ceeveeliquor.comCheck price at ceeveeliquor.com
Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop
- Westfield SupervaluCheck price at Westfield Supervalu
- WalmartCheck price at Walmart
Specs compared
| Spec | Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans | Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop |
|---|---|---|
| size | 12 fl oz | 20 FL OZ |
| Flavor | Cherry Cola | PEPPER BLACKBERRY |
| Caffeine designation | Caffeine Added | Caffeine Added |
| Container type | Can | Bottle |
| Count | 24 | 24 |
| Product net content parent | 288 Fluid Ounces | 20 Fluid Ounces |
| Material | Aluminum | PLASTIC |
| Shelf life | 270 Days | 110 Days |
| Texture | Fizzy | BUBBLY |
| Product line | Dr Pepper | Dr Pepper |
What reviewers say
Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 24 Pack Cans
With a 4.8 average across more than 36,000 ratings, buyers are overwhelmingly positive. Most praise the taste and the value of the bulk case. The usual complaints are about cans arriving dented or the wrong variety being shipped.
- The unique flavor
- Good value per can in the 24-pack
- Cans arrive fresh and well within date
- Dented cans on arrival
- Wrong variety shipped versus what was ordered
- High sugar content
Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop
Reception is split along a familiar line: Dr Pepper loyalists who enjoy the berry variants tend to like it, while purists say the blackberry masks the original. Most comments focus on the flavor rather than the packaging.
- Blackberry tastes natural and tart rather than candy-like
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a party?
- The Blackberry 24-pack gives you 480 fl oz, enough for about 24 large servings. The 12 fl oz cans are easier to hand out and chill quickly.
- Which lasts longer in storage?
- The 12 fl oz cans, with a 270-day shelf life versus 110 days for the Blackberry bottles.
- Is the Blackberry worth the extra money?
- Per ounce the two are close, about 4.5 cents each. You pay more upfront for the Blackberry because the case holds 192 more ounces.
- Does either one have caffeine?
- Yes. Both are labeled caffeine added, so neither is caffeine-free.
- Is the 24-pack of cans gluten-free?
- Yes. The Dr Pepper 24-pack is labeled gluten-free, vegan and kosher. The Blackberry page lists no dietary labels.
- How much sugar is in each?
- The 12 fl oz can lists 39 g of sugar. The Blackberry page does not list sugar content.
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