(NYSE: NKE) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are two of the most iconic brands in America. Nike is the world's largest supplier of athletic footwear and apparel, while Coca-Cola is one of the biggest beverage companies.

But over the past three years, Nike's stock declined by more than 50% while Coca-Cola's shares advanced nearly 20%. Let's see why the soda titan outperformed the footwear maker -- and whether it's still the better stock to buy right now.

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