The Food That Makes The Best Leftovers

The Food That Makes The Best Leftovers

January 05, 2022

• 72% of Americans say they enjoy eating leftovers
• The average weekly diet is made up of five home-cooked meals, three leftover meals, three takeout meals and three meals out at restaurants
• The overall best leftover food is soup/stew (79%), followed by pizza (63%), meat (62%) and pasta (60%)
• Source: SWNS Digital

Nobody really loves to make dinner every night, which is why so many people rely on leftovers to get them through the week. But, based on findings of a new survey, some leftovers have way more appeal than others. 

A new survey finds:

• 72% of Americans say they enjoy eating leftovers.
• For many, their weekly diet always consists of leftovers.
• In fact, the survey found the average weekly diet is made up of five home-cooked meals, three leftover meals, three takeout meals and three meals out at restaurants.
• 46% of people say they love leftovers because it’s easier than cooking.
• Another 32% eat leftovers because it’s affordable and they don’t have to buy more food.
• As for what makes a good leftover:
  • Over half say it depends on how recently the food was made.
  • 46% says it depends on how it smells.
  • Another 46% says it depends where the food is from.
• And folks have some definite thoughts on what types of food make the best leftovers.
• The overall best leftover food is soup/stew (79%), followed by:
  • Pizza (63%)
  • Meat (62%)
  • Pasta (60%)
  • Rice (55%)
  • Vegetables (54%)
  • Chinese food takeout (53%)
  • Roasted potatoes (52%)
  • Sandwiches (47%)
  • Tuna salad (47%)
  • Egg salad (47%)

Source: SWNS Digital