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This Is the Most Popular Burger Topping in America, Survey Shows

From the standard to the outrageous, find out the burger toppings Americans love most.

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From how it's cooked to what type of bun it's between to what kinds of sauces and topping go on it, how you like your burger can say a lot about you. And we've come a long way from the standard diner hamburger that had little add-on opportunities except for maybe lettuce, tomato, onion, and a slice of American cheese. Today, the number of burger toppings seems almost endless. With that in mind, we consulted a recent YouGov survey of more than 9,000 U.S. adults to find out the most popular burger topping in America. Read on to see which topped the list and to find out where your favorites fell in the ranks.


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17 | Thousand Island

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 6 percent

16 | Ranch

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 7 percent

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15 | Hot Sauce

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 8 percent

14 | Eggs

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 9 percent

13 | Relish

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 9 percent

12 | Fries

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 14 percent

11 | Avocado

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 15 percent

10 | Mushrooms

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 20 percent

9 | Bacon

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 38 percent

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8 | Mayo/Aioli

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 38 percent

7 | Mustard

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 44 percent

6 | Pickles

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 48 percent

5 | Onions

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 53 percent

4 | Tomatoes

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 58 percent

3 | Ketchup

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 58 percent

2 | Lettuce

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 62 percent

1 | Cheese

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Respondents who regularly put it on a burger: 67 percent

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