Is pepperoni the best pizza topping?

Pepperoni has ascended to being the most beloved topping in America, according to a February 2019 poll from YouGov, a public opinion and data company. The company asked 1,212 pizza eaters about their top three pizza toppings. And it turns out, most respondents will take the meat lovers pizza, please.

Why is pepperoni the best topping on pizza?

But, pepperoni, the favorite pizza topping, is a purely American invention. Pepperoni offers a slightly spicy, meaty flavor to the dough, sauce, cheese combination. The spice often balances the sweetness in the tomato sauce. Also, it complements the fat in the cheese.

What percentage of pizzas are topped with pepperoni?

Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping (36 percent of all pizza orders); we eat approximately 251,770,000 pounds per year.

Why is pepperoni pizza better than cheese pizza?

Each slice of a medium pizza with either sausage or pepperoni has about 10 to 30 more calories and one to four more grams of fat than a slice of cheese pizza. Obviously, a cheese and veggie pizza is nutritionally better. Obviously, pizza that has both of these meats is substantially higher in fat.

Which is more popular cheese or pepperoni pizza?

While the most popular pizza ordered was just a plain cheese pie, the No. 1 most-ordered topping was pepperoni. In fact, pizzas ordered on Slice used a whopping 2.8 million individual slices of pepperoni.

What’s the best pizza topping?

The Best Pizza Toppings

• Pepperoni.
• Sausage.
• Mushrooms.
• Bacon.
• Onions.
• Extra Cheese.
• Peppers.
• Chicken.

Do more people like cheese or pepperoni pizza?

In a poll of more than 6,000 US adults, America’s favorite pizza topping is pepperoni. About two-thirds (64\%) of Americans say they like this topping. Other popular additions among US adults are sausage (56\%), mushrooms (54\%), extra cheese (52\%), and onions (48\%).

What is the most loved pizza?

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In a poll of more than 6,000 US adults, America’s favorite pizza topping is pepperoni. About two-thirds (64\%) of Americans say they like this topping. Other popular additions among US adults are sausage (56\%), mushrooms (54\%), extra cheese (52\%), and onions (48\%).