Georgians reach for the mustard bottle and onions at equal rates when dressing their hot dogs, according to a new survey revealing the state’s unique hot dog habits ahead of National Hot Dog Day.
🌭 Why It Matters: These regional food preferences offer a window into America’s diverse culinary identity, showing how something as simple as hot dog toppings can vary dramatically across state lines and reveal distinct local tastes.
🍽️ By The Numbers: The average Georgian consumes nearly 95 hot dogs annually (7.9 monthly), while Montana residents devour a staggering 16.7 hot dogs monthly—more than double Georgia’s rate and totaling over 200 yearly.
🥫 Topping Trends: Yellow mustard sauce and onions share Georgia’s top spot at 52% each, creating a perfect tangy-crunchy combination that edges out ketchup (49%) and cheese (43%).
| Rank | Topping | % of people who say this is their favorite topping |
| 1 | Yellow mustard sauce | 52% |
| Onions | ||
| 2 | Ketchup | 49% |
| 3 | Cheese | 43% |
| 4 | Chili beans | 33% |
| 5 | Coleslaw | 31% |
| 6 | Chili sauce | 28% |
| Pickles | ||
| 7 | Cheese sauce | 21% |
| 8 | Jalapeños | 20% |
| 9 | Ground beef | 18% |
| 10 | Bacon | 15% |
🗽 The Big Picture: While Georgians embrace their mustard-onion combo, the national landscape tells a different story—ketchup dominates as America’s favorite topping, claiming the #1 spot in 23 states. The average American will consume nearly 4,712 hot dogs in their lifetime, a stack that would tower over eight Statues of Liberty.
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