by Answer Guy on August 1st, 2005
The originial Diet Coke is sweetened with Aspartame (nutrasweet). Coke Zero is sweetened with a blend of aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Coca-Cola's position is that the Coke Zero is supposed to taste more like the original Coke, but without calories or sugar.
by chipsndip on August 31st, 2005
Additional info on the differences, from Wikipedia :
This product is different from Diet Coke because of the sweeteners it uses (Diet Coke only uses aspartame), and because, unlike Diet Coke, this product is based on the original Coca-Cola formula. Diet Coke was an entirely new formula which would eventually become the basis for the controversial New Coke.
Also, Coca-Cola Zero is not a new product. The same blend of aspartame and acesulfame potassium along with the Coca-Cola Classic formula has been available for quite some time in many European countries and is commonly called Coca-Cola Light.
by Jimbo on June 25th, 2007
The difference is both the artificial sweetener and the syrup formula. Diet Coke is sweetened with Apartame. Diet Coke's syrup formula is slightly different from Coke Classic. The Diet Coke formula was introduced with a high fructose sweetener instead of Aspartame and labeled New Coke two years after Diet Coke was introduced. New Coke was soon abandoned, but Diet Coke is still produced. Coke Zero is sweetened with Aspartame and Acesulfame Potassium. It's syrup formula is the same as Coke Classic's. Coke Zero is supposed to be a no calorie equivalent to Coke Classic and avoid the the word Diet in its name. Diet Coke is a no sugar equivalent to the now discontinued New Coke product. The difference in taste comes from the differences in the syrup formula and the artificial sweetener.
by -O-uknow on May 29th, 2007
Marketing
by Anonymous on January 10th, 2006
Apparently, coca cola tried to combine diet coke and something else, to create coke zero. i agree, the labels are the same. try this for the real taste of coca cola like it use to be: 50% diet coke and 50% regular coke, both in the same cup. let me know how you like it!!
by jacksplat99 on April 24th, 2008
Coke Zero doesn't seem as sharp though it does seem to have a bit more of a sodium/salty taste. I enjoy coke zero at about 48 degrees and diet coke at about 41 degrees. I am waiting for coke lean with about 80 calories per serving and no artificial sweeteners.
by E is for Ellie on April 16th, 2008
Nothing - i cant taste any difference! It just makes money!
by Beany on April 16th, 2008
Many won't be seen on a diet,
as Diet Coke implies,
So by labelling it Coke Zero,
They get a profit rise
by Hammo on February 6th, 2008
Coke Zero is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace-k) and has zero calories. The only chemical difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke is that Coke Zero has about half the aspartame but has more ace-k
by preciouseyes on June 16th, 2006
The first answer is correct. I switch from time to time between them both. My hubby likes zero better-I prefer diet. Zero is closer tasting to original coke, however, close your eyes and drink between the two and you can definately tell the difference. :)
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on August 24th, 2007
I still think Tab has the best taste.
by SweetHeartTaurus on May 29th, 2007
Wanted to see the difference between Zero and Diet, so I bought Zero. Zero tastes just like Regular Coke to me, but it is a whole lot sweeter, gave me a headache due to the sweetness. I will definitely stick with Diet Coke.
by addmac on April 16th, 2008
Aspartame is carcinogenic, as many of you have said. Dont drink any of it, in fact, dont have most things - aspartame is in a lot. Chewing gum for example. Look at the history of Aspartame - in the US it was illegal to use before the 80s and in about 82 or so, by a lot of political rigging, the use of aspartame was forced thro. Very strange.
by Confused12 on April 16th, 2008
1 Calorie
by MCMalkemus on August 18th, 2009
There may be no difference other than subjective impulse as to which product to purchase. Coke may be conducting a psychological test to determine how best to label their product for increased sales.
by Anonymous on November 19th, 2009
I studied this in ecconomics and it was concluded that the reason that there was such a small difference between the two was not try and give a different taste but it was that men were avoiding diet coke as over the years it had become a more "womanly" drink.
Some men may then be reluctant to buy it which is why coke zero was realeased. This gave men the option between the two.
One of the answers here talks about how her husband prefers coke zero and how she prefers diet cok. This is a perfect example showing how succesful the idea was.
by redcatt63 is tired of freezing.... on August 18th, 2009
They are sweetened differently. Coke Zero is supposed to taste more like regular Coke.
by aQuilo not akilo on April 27th, 2008
Im pretty sure they're the same thing with different packaging...
With the amount of sugar in it, it can't be good for you.
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/27345
Why do we never get to find out how Co-Ca Cola is made? I mean,what's this secret formula all about,any how?*
by Celeste is contimplatingHerOwnExistence on June 1st, 2009
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What's worst: sugar or aspartame? I mean for someone drinking 1-2 cans of soda a day, and is in moderate health. Is it worth risking the effects of aspartame to loose a few calories?
by ReThinkCapitolism on March 19th, 2009
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Can you name 3 ingredients you used most often for cooking?
by nutmegcollector on June 4th, 2009
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What's the difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?
by Derry Tift on April 5th, 2009
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Why is Diet Coke so addictive and what are the side effects, if any?
by Anonymous on August 2nd, 2009
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Thanks - The nutritional labels looked the same
by Hp-Freeze on August 3rd, 2005
it's marketing for you, they're scandalous
by Beverlyofhills on April 7th, 2006
Here in Switzerland, we have Coca-Cola Light and now Coca-Cola Zero. Both seems to have exactly same nutritional value and ingredient list (including sweeteners) Does this mean Coke Zero is identical (except maybe the flavourings) and will it replace one another ?
by jeanluc2406 on March 4th, 2007
http://leslie.harpold.com/presents/000696demystifying_diet_cokes.html
..............go to this website
by Betsy on April 20th, 2007
It may be worth noting that many scientists consider Aspartame to be a possible carcinogen.
by Halskiisaklink on May 29th, 2007