Could you live on sandwiches alone for a full week? Two in three Americans (67%) say they could, according to a new survey. It finds that the average American craves a sandwich four times a week, but people have specific ideas about what makes the best sandwich.
The poll conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Buddig asked what goes into the perfect sandwich and the top choices are tomato (54%), cheddar cheese (39%) and Black Forest ham (39%) on whole wheat bread (37%).
- For condiments, ketchup is number one with 61%, followed by barbecue sauce, mayo and honey mustard all at 58%, then mustard at 56%. The least favorite was ranch (26%).
- The meats people prefer for their perfect sandwich are Black Forest ham, regular ham, honey turkey and honey ham are all equal with 39%, followed by Black Forest turkey at 37%.
- When it comes to bread, after whole wheat is sourdough (36%) and multigrain (33%).
- After cheddar cheese, Swiss is next (36%), then American cheese (36%), pepper jack (31%) and provolone (30%).
- As for the veggies people want on their perfect sandwich, onion ranks up there with tomato at 54%, then cucumber (51%), lettuce (47%) and pickles (46%).
- More than half (58%) prefer to have their sandwiches toasted.
- Nearly a third (29%) identify as a sandwich “minimalist” who prefers simple toppings, while 27% identify as a “savory lover,” and 15% say they have a “sweet tooth” sandwich personality.
- As for the best place to enjoy a sandwich, 38% vote for the beach, 36% like it at home and 36% say in a park.
Source: SWNS Digital
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