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From fried chicken to apple pie, these are the American dishes preferred across the country.
By Danielle Cinone
April 9, 2021
ByDanielle Cinone
April 9, 2021
Because the U.S. is such a melting pot, it's no surprise that tastes differ across the country. But when it comes to comparing the most preferred American dishes, people from coast to coast seem to favor comfort foods, fried chicken, and pie. With more than 332 million people living in the U.S., it might seem difficult to narrow down people's favorite food choices—however, a recent survey conducted by YouGov, which measured data between September and December of 2020, sought to do just that. Read on to find out the single most popular food in the U.S., and for more local favorites, discover The No. 1 Food Americans Say They Can't Live Without, New Survey Says.
21
Po' Boy
People who said it was their favorite: 49 percent
20
Sloppy Joes
People who said it was their favorite:64 percent
19
Chicken Pot Pie
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
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18
Hot Dogs
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
17
Philly Cheese Steak
People who said it was their favorite: 72percent
16
Turkey Sandwich
People who said it was their favorite: 73 percent
And to make sure you're eating at the right time, This Is the Absolute Worst Time of Day to Eat, Research Shows.
15
Tater Tots
People who said it was their favorite:73 percent
14
Roast Beef
People who said it was their favorite: 74 percent
13
BBQ Ribs
People who said it was their favorite: 77 percent
12
Steak and Fries
People who said it was their favorite:78 percent
11
Southern Style Fried Chicken
People who said it was their favorite:78 percent
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10
Apple Pie
People who said it was their favorite:78 percent
And if you like to snack later in the day, learn The One Thing You Should Eat Before Bed, Experts Say.
9
Corn on the Cob
People who said it was their favorite: 79 percent
8
Hash Browns
People who said it was their favorite: 80 percent
7
Steak and Baked Potato
People who said it was their favorite:81 percent
6
Cheese Burger
People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent
5
Fried Chicken
People who said it was their favorite: 82 percent
4
Grilled Cheese
People who said it was their favorite: 83 percent
And for junk food people can't stand, This Is the Most Hated Fast Food Chain in America.
3
Hamburgers
People who said it was their favorite:84 percent
2
French Fries
People who said it was their favorite:84 percent
And for fans of dipping sauces, If You Have This Condiment at Home, Throw It Away Now, FDA Says.
1
Mashed Potatoes
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
And for those who don't like cooking at home, If You Eat Out This Often, You're Cutting Years Off Your Life, Study Says.
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As a culinary expert and enthusiast with a deep understanding of American food culture, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. My expertise is not only demonstrated by a keen awareness of the diverse flavors that permeate the American culinary landscape but also by an understanding of the methodologies used in surveys and studies related to food preferences.
In the article titled "This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says," the author presents findings from a YouGov survey conducted between September and December of 2020. The survey aimed to determine the most favored American dishes based on the responses of individuals from across the country. The article ranks 21 popular foods according to the percentage of people who identified each dish as their favorite.
Here is a breakdown of the concepts and foods mentioned in the article:
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Survey Methodology: The article relies on data collected through a survey conducted by YouGov. The survey spanned from September to December 2020 and sought to identify the most preferred American dishes.
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Popular American Dishes: The article ranks 21 American dishes based on the percentage of survey respondents who claimed each dish as their favorite. The top-ranked dish is considered the single most popular food in America.
- Mashed Potatoes (1st place): 84 percent
- French Fries (2nd place): 84 percent
- Hamburgers (3rd place): 84 percent
- Grilled Cheese (4th place): 83 percent
- Fried Chicken (5th place): 82 percent
- Cheese Burger (6th place): 81 percent
- Steak and Baked Potato (7th place): 81 percent
- Hash Browns (8th place): 80 percent
- Corn on the Cob (9th place): 79 percent
- Apple Pie (10th place): 78 percent
- Southern Style Fried Chicken (11th place): 78 percent
- Steak and Fries (12th place): 78 percent
- BBQ Ribs (13th place): 77 percent
- Roast Beef (14th place): 74 percent
- Tater Tots (15th place): 73 percent
- Turkey Sandwich (16th place): 73 percent
- Philly Cheese Steak (17th place): 72 percent
- Hot Dogs (18th place): 69 percent
- Chicken Pot Pie (19th place): 69 percent
- Sloppy Joes (20th place): 64 percent
- Po' Boy (21st place): 49 percent
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Food Preferences and Regional Variation: The article notes that taste preferences vary across the country, but comfort foods, fried chicken, and pie seem to be universally favored.
By providing this breakdown, I aim to offer a comprehensive understanding of the article's content, emphasizing the most popular American foods according to the YouGov survey.
