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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.

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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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42 | Turkey

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 84 percent

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41 | Mashed potatoes

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 78 percent

40 | Stuffing or dressing

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 77 percent

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39 | Bread or rolls

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 74 percent

38 | Ham

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 67 percent

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37 | Scalloped potatoes

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 66 percent

36 | Sweet potatoes or yams

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 65 percent

35 | Gravy

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 64 percent

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34 | Green beans

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 64 percent

33 | Macaroni and cheese

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 62 percent

32 | Corn

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 60 percent

31 | Potato salad

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent

30 | Cornbread

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent

29 | Green bean casserole

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 57 percent

28 | Salad

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 56 percent

27 | Glazed carrots

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 54 percent

26 | Beef

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 54 percent

25 | Chicken

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent

24 | Broccoli

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent

23 | Deviled eggs

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent

22 | Fruit salad

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 53 percent

21 | Cranberry sauce

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 52 percent

20 | Mixed vegetables

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 50 percent

19 | Broccoli casserole

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 50 percent

18 | Rice

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 47 percent

17 | Brussels sprouts

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 42 percent

16 | Soup

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent

15 | Coleslaw

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent

14 | Peas

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 41 percent

13 | Applesauce

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 40 percent

12 | Corn pudding

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 40 percent

11 | Beans and rice

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 39 percent

10 | Collard greens

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 38 percent

9 | Tamales

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 34 percent

8 | Jell-O

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 34 percent

7 | Fish

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent

6 | Duck

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent

5 | Turnips/turnip greens

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 32 percent

4 | Lamb

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 31 percent

3 | Black eyed peas

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 31 percent

2 | Plantains

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 30 percent

1 | Tofu

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Thanksgiving diners who say it's their favorite: 13 percent

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