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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

By Danielle Cinone

April 9, 2021

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (3)

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

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (4)

People who said it was their favorite: 49 percent

20

Sloppy Joes

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (5)

People who said it was their favorite:64 percent

19

Chicken Pot Pie

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (6)

People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent

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18

Hot Dogs

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (7)

People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent

17

Philly Cheese Steak

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (8)

People who said it was their favorite: 72percent

16

Turkey Sandwich

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (9)

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.

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (10)

People who said it was their favorite:73 percent

14

Roast Beef

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (11)

People who said it was their favorite: 74 percent

13

BBQ Ribs

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (12)

People who said it was their favorite: 77 percent

12

Steak and Fries

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (13)

People who said it was their favorite:78 percent

11

Southern Style Fried Chicken

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (14)

People who said it was their favorite:78 percent

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10

Apple Pie

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (15)

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

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (16)

People who said it was their favorite: 79 percent

8

Hash Browns

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (17)

People who said it was their favorite: 80 percent

7

Steak and Baked Potato

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (18)

People who said it was their favorite:81 percent

6

Cheese Burger

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (19)

People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent

5

Fried Chicken

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (20)

People who said it was their favorite: 82 percent

4

Grilled Cheese

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (21)

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

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (22)

People who said it was their favorite:84 percent

2

French Fries

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (23)

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

This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says (24)

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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