November 19: Thanksgiving by the numbers

Spoiler alert: Pumpkin pie is the most popular pie to purchase and eat on Thanksgiving.

Source: Instacart
Published: November 2021
n = 2,000 US adults

Thanksgiving by the numbers

• 91% of Americans are planning to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner this year

• 93% of those celebrating plan to eat turkey (white meat is preferred to dark meat)

• The worst side dishes, according to respondents:

  • Candied yams (27%)

  • Green bean casserole (25%)

  • Cranberry sauce (24%)

  • Sweet potato casserole (21%)

• Most popular pies, according to Instacart sales from Thanksgiving 2020

1. Pumpkin pie

2. Apple pie

3. Pecan pie

4. Cream pie

5. Cherry pie