Quick answer

For the full cola-cherry sweetness, choose the regular Pepsi Wild Cherry drink mix. To cut calories without losing flavor, the Zero Sugar version delivers the same cherry kick with zero sugar and zero calories.

What sets them apart

Both mixes use the same Pepsi cola base with a cherry flavor twist, but the key difference is sweetener. The regular version contains sugar, giving it a classic, full-bodied sweetness. The Zero Sugar version uses artificial sweeteners to achieve a similar taste profile with no sugar or calories. This means the regular mix is ideal for those who prefer traditional soda sweetness, while the Zero Sugar option suits low-carb or calorie-conscious lifestyles.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Sweetness profile: Regular: uses sugar for a classic, rounded sweetness. Zero Sugar: uses artificial sweeteners for a similar but slightly different aftertaste.
  • Calories and sugar: Regular: contains sugar and calories per serving. Zero Sugar: zero sugar and zero calories. If you're counting carbs or calories, the Zero Sugar mix is the clear choice.
  • Flavor authenticity: Regular: delivers the familiar Pepsi Wild Cherry taste most people expect from a bottled soda. Zero Sugar: very close but some detect a mild diet-soda note. For the most authentic soda experience, stick with the regular version.

Product facts at a glance

  • Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml: Made exclusively for SodaStream, this drink mix turns sparkling water into a sweet, crisp Pepsi Wild Cherry cola. You get the authentic cherry cola experience with real sugar, ideal for traditional soda lovers.

    Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml

    Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml

  • Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Zero Sugar Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml: This sugar free, zero calorie drink mix delivers the same Pepsi Wild Cherry flavor without any sugar. It allows you to enjoy cherry cola guilt-free, perfect for keto, low-sugar, or calorie-counting diets.

    Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Zero Sugar Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml

    Sodastream Pepsi Wild Cherry Zero Sugar Drink Mix 4 Pack 440ml

Which one fits you?

Best for

  • Regular: Fans of traditional soda sweetness who don't mind sugar and calories
  • Zero Sugar: Keto, low-carb, or calorie-conscious drinkers who want cherry cola without the guilt

Not for

  • Regular: Those strictly avoiding sugar or following a zero-sugar diet
  • Zero Sugar: Purists who dislike the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners