# Beverage Comparison Charts The Cola vs Water Infographic Will Have You Thirsty for Aqua By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cola-vs-water-infographic References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/soda-vs-water) & [myspringwater](http://myspringwater.com/) The [Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-cube) vs Water Infographic will have you considering reaching for a bottle of H20 instead of that [sugary soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life) at your next work meeting. If you are one those individuals who hates drinking water -- it's okay, I'm with you on that one -- consider glancing over the number of benefits that come with consuming pure aqua. Your body is essentially made of water, thus requires liquids in order to function properly. While juices, sodas and other beverages do contain water, they also come with [added sugars and caffeine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-soft-drinks) that are not beneficial. Drinking aqua helps make your skin feel plumper, increases oxygen in your blood and promotes weight loss. The best part about water? It is cheap, no calories or fat and overall the best way to replenish your body. The Cola vs Water Infographic gives you some insightful food (or water) for thought. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Health-conscious Beverage Choices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a wide range of healthy and natural beverages as alternatives to sugary drinks. - **Hydration-focused Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products and services that encourage and track daily water intake for improved health and well-being. - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent and implement eco-friendly packaging options for beverages that minimize environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to produce beverages that prioritize health, hydration, and sustainability. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and services to support individuals in making healthier beverage choices and maintaining optimum hydration levels. - **Packaging and Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive the development of innovative packaging materials and solutions that address the negative impact of traditional beverage packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Water Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-water-bar.md) - [Limited-Edition Beverage Cube Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-cube.md) - [Bottle-Free Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-aqua-water-bar.md) - [Gut-Healthy Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-classic-cola.md) - [Soda-Inspired Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-inspired-sparkling-water.md) - [Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakewater.md) - [Energy-Boosting Spring Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-spring-water.md) - [Hydrating Melon Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water.md) - [Functional Sparkling Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-pick-me-up.md)