This Is the Most Hated Thanksgiving Dish, Survey Says
Don't expect your family to come clamoring for seconds if you've got this unpopular dish on the table.
![family eating thanksgiving dinner at table in home](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/family-thanksgiving-dinner.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360)
Thanksgiving is just days away, and countless people across the U.S. are already hard at work assembling their holiday feasts. However, just because you spent hours over a hot stove cooking your Thanksgiving meal doesn't guarantee that your family members gathered around your table will want to eat it. Read on to find out which food is considered by many to be the worst Thanksgiving dish. And if you're just starting your holiday meal prep, Don't Spend More Than This Long in the Grocery Store, Doctor Warns.
A new YouGov survey, in which participants were asked to rank their preferences in a series of food comparisons, reveals that Americans have definite opinions when it comes to their Thanksgiving feast—and not just any old dish will do. While, among a group of 1,373 people polled, many people showed an affinity for sides over main courses, there's one food in particular that people were most likely to turn their noses up at. Read on to discover which Thanksgiving food you might want to leave off your menu this year. And if you want to ensure that your meal's final course isn't a dud, This Is the Most Hated Thanksgiving Dessert, Survey Says.
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Turkey
![thanksgiving turkey](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/thanksgiving-turkey.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 84 percent
And if you want to avoid a mishap this Thanksgiving, If You Have This Common Ingredient in Your Pantry, Throw It Away Now.
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Mashed potatoes
![silver pot with mashed potatoes and potato masher](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/mashed-potatoes.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 78 percent
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Stuffing or dressing
![bowl of thanksgiving stuffing that was cooked inside a turkey beforehand](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/bowl-of-thanksgivng-stuffing.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 77 percent
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Bread or rolls
![butter on bread](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/03/buttered-bread.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 74 percent
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Ham
![sliced ham](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/sliced-ham.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 67 percent
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Scalloped potatoes
![dish of scalloped potatoes](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/scalloped-potatoes.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 66 percent
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Sweet potatoes or yams
![sweet potatoes and marshmallows](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/sweet-potatoes-and-marshmallows.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 65 percent
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Gravy
![white dish of gravy](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/gravy.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 64 percent
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Green beans
![sauteed green beans](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/green-beans.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 64 percent
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Macaroni and cheese
![macaroni and cheese](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/macaroni-cheese.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 62 percent
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Corn
![buttered corn on the cob](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/buttered-corn.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 60 percent
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Potato salad
![potato salad](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/potato-salad.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent
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Cornbread
![cornbread on plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cornbread.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent
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Green bean casserole
![green bean casserole](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/green-bean-casserole.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent
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Salad
![Healthy salad](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/Healthy-Salad.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 56 percent
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Glazed carrots
![glazed carrots](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/glazed-carrots.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 54 percent
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Beef
![sliced beef on plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cooked-beef.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 54 percent
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Chicken
![roast chicken on plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/roast-chicken.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent
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Broccoli
![broccoli on a plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/broccoli-on-a-plate.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent
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Deviled eggs
![deviled eggs on cutting board](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/deviled-eggs.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent
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Fruit salad
![fruit salad on table](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/fruit-salad.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent
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Cranberry sauce
![cranberry sauce](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cranberry-sauce.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 52 percent
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Mixed vegetables
![mixed vegetables](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/mixed-vegetables.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 50 percent
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Broccoli casserole
![broccoli casserole](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/broccoli-casserole.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 50 percent
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Rice
![cooked whit rice in bowl](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cooked-white-rice.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 47 percent
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Brussels sprouts
![brussels sprouts](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/10/brussels-sprouts.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 42 percent
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Soup
![chicken noodle soup on wooden table](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/chicken-noodle-soup-on-wooden-table.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent
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Coleslaw
![cole slaw in bowl](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/coleslaw.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent
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Peas
![bowl of peas](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/peas.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent
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Applesauce
![apple sauce with cinnamon on top](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cinnamon-applesauce.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 40 percent
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Corn pudding
![corn pudding](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/corn-pudding.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 40 percent
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Beans and rice
![rice and beans in bowl](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/rice-beans.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 39 percent
10
Collard greens
![collard greens with bacon](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/collard-greens.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 38 percent
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Tamales
![plate of corn tamales](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/tamales.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 34 percent
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Jell-O
![Eating Red Jelly or Jello](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/red-jello-in-cup-with-spoon.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 34 percent
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Fish
![cooked white fish](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cooked-white-fish.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent
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Duck
![cooked duck](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cooked-duck.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent
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Turnips/turnip greens
![cooked turnip greens](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/turnip-greens.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent
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Lamb
![grilled lamb in pan](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cooked-lamb.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 31 percent
3
Black eyed peas
![black eyed peas with ham](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/black-eyed-peas.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 31 percent
2
Plantains
![fried plantains](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/fried-plantains.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 30 percent
1
Tofu
![cubed silken tofu](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/cubed-tofu.jpg)
Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 13 percent
And for more ways to celebrate Turkey Day, enjoy these 13 Fun Thanksgiving Games Perfect for the Whole Family.