The Most Popular Junk Food in America, New Data Shows
![Salty,Snacks.,Pretzels,,Chips,,Crackers,And,Candy,Sweets.,Unhealthy,Products.](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/junk-food-bowls.jpg?quality=82&strip=1)
Whether you find yourself grabbing a handful of candy at the movies or making a beeline for the chips at a party, everyone has their particular vices when it comes to food. However, as unique as your typical junk food urges may seem to you, your munchies may have more in common with your neighbors than you think.
Researchers at Zippia, The Career Expert, compiled data from Google Trends to identify the most popular junk food snacks in each of the 50 states.
Read on to discover what folks in your state really reach for when those junk food cravings hit. And if you're searching for the perfect cake, check out The Most Popular Cake Flavor in Every State.
Alabama
![ruffles original](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/ruffles-original.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Ruffles
Alaska
![fruit nut granola bar](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/fruit-nut-granola-energy-protein-bar.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Granola bars
Arizona
![cheez it original](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/cheez-it-original.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Cheez-It
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Arkansas
![doritos](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/doritos.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Doritos
Want to know how your favorite chip stacks up nutritionally? Check out The Best & Worst Chips in 2021—Ranked!
California
![cheetos puffs](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/cheetos-puffs.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Cheetos
Colorado
![box of cosmic brownies on a white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/cosmic-brownies.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Cosmic Brownies
For some more nostalgic supermarket favorites, check out these 35 Snacks From Your Childhood You Forgot You Loved.
Connecticut
![oreos classic](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/oreo-classic.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Oreo
Delaware
![Fritos original corn chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/01/fritos-original-corn-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Fritos
Florida
![mini doughnuts on white plate with pink background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/mini-doughnuts.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Mini Doughnuts
Georgia
![Lay's classic chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/01/lays-classic-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Lay's chips
Hawaii
![Oreos](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/01/oreos-sealed-pack.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Oreo
Idaho
![clif bar chocolate chip in packaging](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/clif-bar-chocolate-chip.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Clif Bar
Illinois
![skinny pop popcorn](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/skinny-pop-popcorn.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Skinny Pop
For some better-for-you popcorn you can make at home, check out the 9 Healthiest Microwave Popcorn Brands (& The Bags to Skip).
Indiana
![pringles](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/pringles.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Pringles
Iowa
![pringles](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/pringles.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Pringles
Kansas
![nutter butter](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/nutter-butter.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Nutter Butter
Kentucky
![Fritos original corn chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/01/fritos-original-corn-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Fritos
Louisiana
![chocolate payday](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/09/chocolate-payday.jpg)
Favorite junk food: PayDay
Maine
![](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/media/images/ext/155556194/ritz-cracker-original.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Ritz Crackers
Maryland
![oreos classic](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/oreo-classic.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Oreo
RELATED: Oreo Just Released This New Gluten-Free Product
Massachusetts
![crunch bar wrapped](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/crunch-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Crunch bar
Michigan
![sour patch kids package](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/sour-patch-kids-package.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Sour Patch Kids
Minnesota
![snickers bar wrapped](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/snickers-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Snickers
Mississippi
![box of twinkies on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/twinkies-box.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Twinkies
Missouri
![package of grandma's cookies on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/grandmas-cookies-white-background.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Grandma's cookies
Montana
![box of rice krispies treats on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/rice-krispies-treats.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Rice Krispies Treats
Nebraska
![Fritos original corn chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/01/fritos-original-corn-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Fritos
Nevada
![kit kat bar wrapped](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/kit-kat-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: KitKat
New Hampshire
![almond joy bar on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/almond-joy-bar.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Almond Joy
Worried your favorite candy bar is doing harm to your health? Check out The Classic Candy Bars That Are Terrible For You.
New Jersey
![oreos classic](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/oreo-classic.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Oreo
New Mexico
![beef jerky](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/beef-jerky.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Beef jerky
New York
![chips ahoy package](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/chips-ahoy-package.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Chips Ahoy
North Carolina
![one package of starburst candy on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/starburst-candy.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Starburst
North Dakota
![wooden bowl of sunflower seeds on piece of burlap next to two wooden spoons](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/sunflower-seeds-wooden-bowl.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Sunflower seeds
But we wouldn't necessarily call this junk food. Sunflower seeds can be good for you!
Ohio
![one package of starburst candy on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/starburst-candy.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Starburst
Related: Starbursts, Jell-O, and 3,000+ Other Foods Contain This Harmful Chemical, Study Finds
Oklahoma
![sour patch kids package](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/sour-patch-kids-package.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Sour Patch Kids
Oregon
![kettle brand sea salt potato chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/kettle-brand-sea-salt-potato-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Kettle chips
Pennsylvania
![hersheys candy bar wrapped](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/hersheys-candy-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Hershey's
Rhode Island
Favorite junk food: Ritz Crackers
Related: We Tasted 9 Popular Crackers and These Are the Best
South Carolina
![potato chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/potato-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Salt and vinegar chips
South Dakota
![milky way bar wrapped on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/milky-way-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Milky Way
Tennessee
![baby ruth candy bar wrapped on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/baby-ruth-candy-bar.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Baby Ruth
Texas
![yellow bag of funyuns onion flavored rings on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/funyuns.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Funyuns
Utah
![three musketeers bar wrapped on white background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/three-musketeers-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: 3 Musketeers
Vermont
![chocolate chip muffins](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/09/chocolate-chip-muffins.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Muffins
Virginia
![oreos classic](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/oreo-classic.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Oreo
Washington
![cheez it original](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/cheez-it-original.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Cheez-It
West Virginia
![Lays classic chips](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/media/images/ext/192239047/lays-classic-potato-chips.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Lay's chips
Wisconsin
![twix bar wrapped](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/twix-bar-wrapped.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Twix
Wyoming
![Sunflower seeds in a wooden spoon on a gray background](https://www.eatthis.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/media/images/ext/532073802/sunflower-seeds.jpg)
Favorite junk food: Sunflower seeds
Here are some more regional favorites from your neck of the wood: