{"slug":"pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","title":"Pepsi vs Mountain Dew","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","faqCount":5,"faqs":[{"question":"Is Pepsi or Mountain Dew more popular?","answer":"Pepsi is significantly more popular globally by sales volume — it is PepsiCo's flagship brand and one of the two most recognized soft drink brands in the world. In the United States, Pepsi consistently ranks as the second or third best-selling carbonated soft drink (behind Coca-Cola and sometimes Diet Coke). Mountain Dew is also a major brand — typically ranking in the top 5 U.S. soft drinks — and has an exceptionally loyal consumer base, particularly strong in the U.S. market. In terms of U.S. retail market share, Pepsi substantially outsells Mountain Dew, though both are among the most commercially successful drinks in any segment."},{"question":"Does Mountain Dew have more caffeine than Pepsi?","answer":"Yes. Mountain Dew contains approximately 54mg of caffeine per 12oz serving, while Pepsi contains approximately 38mg per 12oz. This makes Mountain Dew roughly 42% higher in caffeine than Pepsi — though both are substantially lower than coffee (95-200mg per 8oz) or energy drinks (80-150mg per 8oz). Mountain Dew's higher caffeine is intentional in its brand positioning as an energizing, stimulating beverage. Mountain Dew Game Fuel and other energy-focused variants can contain higher caffeine levels still."},{"question":"Are Pepsi and Mountain Dew owned by the same company?","answer":"Yes. Both Pepsi and Mountain Dew are owned and produced by PepsiCo, Inc. Mountain Dew was independently created in 1940 and acquired by PepsiCo in 1964. PepsiCo's broader portfolio includes Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, Lipton (in partnership), Tropicana, Quaker Oats, and hundreds of other brands. Pepsi and Mountain Dew compete in different flavor categories (cola vs citrus soda) rather than directly against each other."},{"question":"Which has more sugar — Pepsi or Mountain Dew?","answer":"Mountain Dew contains slightly more sugar: 46g per 12oz can versus Pepsi's 41g per 12oz can. Mountain Dew also has more calories: approximately 170 per 12oz versus 150 for Pepsi. Both are available in zero sugar or diet variants (Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew Zero Sugar) that eliminate the sugar content using artificial sweeteners. For calorie or sugar-conscious consumers, the zero sugar variants are nutritionally comparable across the two brands."},{"question":"What does Mountain Dew taste like?","answer":"Mountain Dew's original flavor is a sweet, citrus-forward carbonated soda with a bright yellow-green color and a slightly tart citrus finish. Its flavor profile is often described as a blend of lemon, lime, and orange with a sweet citrus dominant note. It is significantly different from cola — Pepsi's caramel, vanilla, and cola flavors share nothing with Mountain Dew's citrus profile. Mountain Dew's sweetness level is high; its flavor is intense rather than subtle. The hundreds of limited-edition Mountain Dew variants (Baja Blast, Code Red, Voltage) each add distinct fruit or berry profiles to the base citrus character."}],"faqPageSchema":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#faq","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Pepsi vs Mountain Dew — FAQ","description":"Frequently asked questions about Pepsi vs Mountain Dew","dateModified":"2026-09-29T09:00:06.394Z","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"isPartOf":{"@type":"Article","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#article"},"license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#faq-speakable","cssSelector":[".faq-answer"]},"mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#q1","name":"Is Pepsi or Mountain Dew more popular?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#a1","text":"Pepsi is significantly more popular globally by sales volume — it is PepsiCo's flagship brand and one of the two most recognized soft drink brands in the world. In the United States, Pepsi consistently ranks as the second or third best-selling carbonated soft drink (behind Coca-Cola and sometimes Diet Coke). Mountain Dew is also a major brand — typically ranking in the top 5 U.S. soft drinks — and has an exceptionally loyal consumer base, particularly strong in the U.S. market. In terms of U.S. retail market share, Pepsi substantially outsells Mountain Dew, though both are among the most commercially successful drinks in any segment.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#q2","name":"Does Mountain Dew have more caffeine than Pepsi?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#a2","text":"Yes. Mountain Dew contains approximately 54mg of caffeine per 12oz serving, while Pepsi contains approximately 38mg per 12oz. This makes Mountain Dew roughly 42% higher in caffeine than Pepsi — though both are substantially lower than coffee (95-200mg per 8oz) or energy drinks (80-150mg per 8oz). Mountain Dew's higher caffeine is intentional in its brand positioning as an energizing, stimulating beverage. Mountain Dew Game Fuel and other energy-focused variants can contain higher caffeine levels still.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#q3","name":"Are Pepsi and Mountain Dew owned by the same company?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#a3","text":"Yes. Both Pepsi and Mountain Dew are owned and produced by PepsiCo, Inc. Mountain Dew was independently created in 1940 and acquired by PepsiCo in 1964. PepsiCo's broader portfolio includes Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, Lipton (in partnership), Tropicana, Quaker Oats, and hundreds of other brands. Pepsi and Mountain Dew compete in different flavor categories (cola vs citrus soda) rather than directly against each other.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#q4","name":"Which has more sugar — Pepsi or Mountain Dew?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#a4","text":"Mountain Dew contains slightly more sugar: 46g per 12oz can versus Pepsi's 41g per 12oz can. Mountain Dew also has more calories: approximately 170 per 12oz versus 150 for Pepsi. Both are available in zero sugar or diet variants (Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew Zero Sugar) that eliminate the sugar content using artificial sweeteners. For calorie or sugar-conscious consumers, the zero sugar variants are nutritionally comparable across the two brands.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#q5","name":"What does Mountain Dew taste like?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew#a5","text":"Mountain Dew's original flavor is a sweet, citrus-forward carbonated soda with a bright yellow-green color and a slightly tart citrus finish. Its flavor profile is often described as a blend of lemon, lime, and orange with a sweet citrus dominant note. It is significantly different from cola — Pepsi's caramel, vanilla, and cola flavors share nothing with Mountain Dew's citrus profile. Mountain Dew's sweetness level is high; its flavor is intense rather than subtle. The hundreds of limited-edition Mountain Dew variants (Baja Blast, Code Red, Voltage) each add distinct fruit or berry profiles to the base citrus character.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/pepsi-vs-mountain-dew","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}}]}}