Map: The Sandwich Each State Is The Biggest Fan Of

Sandwich, it’s what for lunch.

The average US worker spends $20 a week on lunches out. Since that adds up, it’s no surprise that many opt to bring their own lunch to work.

What do they bring? Sandwiches! From pastrami on rye to banh mi, workers are chowing down on delicious, bread-y concoctions.

In honor of National Sandwich Day on November 3rd, we rounded up the sandwich people in each state are most likely to be celebrating with.

Here are our most interesting findings and some fun-wich facts.

Other Interesting Findings

• Subway, and Subway franchises, alone employ over 410,000 people.

• A Subway Sandwich Artist earns an average of $19k per year.

• Can someone talk to Massachusetts and get them to explain fluffernutter?

• Breakrooms in Wyoming probably smell a bit more like egg salad. Gross.

• Of all the sandwiches in the world, Kentucky and Ohio dig bologna…which is a choice.

• Sandwiches are for breakfast too, just ask New York.

• Some states’ favorites are signature sandwiches, like Pennsylvania’s cheesesteak, Maines’ lobster roll, and New Jersey’s pork roll.

How We Determined This

Using Google Trends, we determined what sandwich each state eats a disproportionate amount. We examined 40 different popular sandwiches, some good ol’ classic sandwiches like peanut butter and jelly, others a bit edgier like the delicious Bahn Mi.

We, being sane humans of average intelligence, excluded hamburgers and hot dogs from our selection. While we expanded our selection beyond white bread concoctions, there are some hills worth dying on. Ours is that anything you can add ketchup to without making it gross isn’t a sandwich.

Since we used Google Trends data (based on people searching for things like “grilled cheese” and “grilled cheese recipe”), our data eschews a bit more sophisticated.

While some folks may be googling to upgrade their standard ham and cheese sandwich, a lot of us just slab it on bread and go. Similarly, what may be a lunch box favorite, might not be what we’re seeking to get from a nearby deli.

Sandwich, Lunch Time Hero

While leftovers, salads, and microwaved lunches have their place, the real lunchbox star is the sandwich. No need to heat up, just grab and nom. Bored of the same old same old?

Impossible, there are a jillion types of sandwiches. Just add a cool condiment or try a new yummy type of bread.

From turkey club to Doner kebab, there’s a little something for everyone.

The Sandwich Each State Likes the Most:

Author

Kathy Morris

Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.