It’s an issue that has plagued humankind for years – what’s the best pizza topping?

Well, there are finally some statistics to help figure out an answer.

A new study of more than 600 pizzerias around the US has uncovered which toppings are the most eaten.

Pepperoni is far and away the king, with 36% of people ordering it. That blew away the second-most common topping, sausage.

Most Popular Pizza Toppings

Pepperoni – 36%
Sausage – 14%
Mushrooms – 11%
Other – 10%
Cheese Only – 8%
Chicken – 7%
Beef – 4%
Onions – 3%
Olives – 3%
Peppers – 2%
Tomatoes – 2%
Anchovies – 2%

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