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It happens once a year and it's totally worth celebrating. It's National Junk Food Day. So today skip the salad in the fridge (again) and treat yourself to some fat, sugar, carbs and more. So what are Americans' favorite junk foods? We found the answer state by state.
- America’s favorite junk food in 2023 is … Sour Patch Kids. They’re the favorite in seven states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina.
- KitKat is the most popular chocolate bar, it’s the favorite in Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington.
- Pringles also did well and were the favorite in four states: Illinois, Indiana, Montana and Utah.
- Skittles win in two states: Idaho and Nebraska.
- Starburst got two as well: Minnesota and Washington, D.C.
- Animal crackers are the favorite in Maine, Missouri, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.
- Butterfinger is the top choice in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
- Nerds are the favorite in Florida, South Carolina and Virginia.
- Fruit Roll Ups are the favorite of Alaska and Louisiana.
- Gummy Bears win in two states: Colorado and Hawaii.
- Cheez-Its are the favorite junk food in Kansas and Oklahoma.
- And a lot of junk foods were the favorite in just one state. Doritos - Arkansas, Granola Bars - Connecticut, Milk Duds - Georgia, Oreos - Iowa, Ruffles - Mississippi, Milky Way - New Hampshire, Chips Ahoy! - New Jersey, Beef Jerky - New Mexico, Twizzlers - North Dakota, Reese’s - Ohio, Swedish Fish - Pennsylvania, Baby Ruth - South Dakota, M&M’s - Wisconsin and Twinkie - Wyoming.
Do you plan to get your junk food on today?