The start of a new year often brings renewed attention to everyday habits—what we eat, how often we cook at home, and which foods we turn to for comfort.
Throughout the year, Noom members log their meals to better understand their eating habits and achieve different health goals. When you look at those logs together, they create a snapshot of real-world food choices across different parts of the country.
And those choices aren’t just personal—they’re shaped by geography, too. Regional cuisines, local restaurant chains, cultural traditions, and the availability of certain foods all influence what ends up on the plate—and in food logs.
Before we dive into those state-by-state favorites, it’s worth taking a step back and looking at the most popular foods logged and what the Noom community accomplished together in 2025.
What Noomers logged in 2025
Noomers logged an impressive 190 million meals across the year, and hydration was a priority with 31 million cups of water logged.
Among all meals, the most frequently logged foods were
- 🍌Banana
- ☕Coffee
- 🧈Butter
- 🥑Avocado
When it came to proteins, eggs took the top spot, followed by chicken breast.
Activity tracking was strong, too. Across the community, Noomers logged 581 billion steps, which would add up to about 275 million miles—equivalent to circling the globe more than 11,000 times. Walking was the most logged movement overall, but strength training also showed up consistently, with weight lifting as the second most logged exercise. Movement beyond formal workouts mattered as well: house cleaning was the third most logged activity.
Noomers didn’t skip the fun, either. During Fourth of July weekend, the community logged nearly 8,800 hot dogs per day, about four times more than on other weekends!
And all these habits added up to real results: in 2025, the community lost 5,129,132 pounds, about 1.2 million more than the year before.
What foods stood out across the country
When we look at the most frequently logged foods by state, you can see how local tastes and food cultures show up in Noomers’ logs. Alongside commonly logged foods, each state had its own standout items. For example:
- In Maryland, crab cakes ranked near the top, reflecting the region’s famous seafood culture.
- In Texas, guacamole and refried beans took the top two spots, pointing to popular Southwestern and Tex-Mex flavors.
- Wisconsin logged cheese as the most frequent item, a nod to the state’s dairy heritage.
- In Vermont, maple syrup appeared high on the list, in line with the area’s maple tradition.
- And in Pennsylvania, Hershey’s Kisses were among the top logged foods, fitting for a state known for the chocolate maker headquartered there.
These patterns offer a glimpse into how regional tastes blend with everyday habits and health goals across the Noom community. Want to see more about your state? Check out the top foods logged by your neighbors most often relative to other foods.
Alabama
- #1 most logged food*: chicken salad
Other top foods: Nature’s Own bread, 100% whole wheat; fresh mixed fruit; sweetened iced tea; turkey bacon; Halo mandarin oranges; frozen dark sweet cherries; Conecuh smoked sausage; Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets
Regional callout: Conecuh smoked sausage is made in Evergreen, Alabama, and is a well-known local staple, often showing up at breakfasts, cookouts, and family meals across the state.
*Each #1 food represents the state where it’s logged most often relative to other commonly logged foods.
Alaska
- #1 most logged food: mayonnaise
Other top foods: sour cream; whole eggs; bell peppers; black tea; latte coffee; green salad; Orgain organic protein plant-based powder, vanilla bean; dry white wine; Cuties mandarins
Arizona
- #1 most logged food: roma tomato
Other top foods: Silk almond milk original unsweetened; soda; Galbani string cheese, mozzarella; pink grapefruit; SkinnyPop popcorn; shredded chicken breast; Kirkland Signature almond milk, organic, unsweetened, vanilla; I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! original spread; Best Foods light mayonnaise
Arkansas
- #1 most logged food: black coffee
Other top foods: bacon; pinot noir; unsweetened tea; Miller Lite beer; cheese dip; Great Value Colby Jack cheese, sliced; chicken fajitas with grilled peppers and onions; International Delight Cold Stone Creamery sweet cream
California
- #1 most logged food: avocado
Other top foods: nectarine; zucchini; sourdough toast; plum; tri tip; raw almonds; roasted chicken breast; mixed salad greens; persian cucumber
Regional callout: Tri tip has strong roots in California—especially the Santa Maria–style preparation—and remains a popular local cut for grilling and backyard meals.
Colorado
- #1 most logged food: Margarita
Other top foods: yellow bell peppers; La Favorita tortilla chips; russet potato; Cuties; sliced almonds; Izzio sourdough, San Francisco style; craft beer; pork green chili; green chili sauce
Regional callout: Pork green chili has a strong connection to Colorado—particularly the Pueblo-style version made with roasted green chiles—and is a familiar staple at local restaurants and home kitchens across the state.
Connecticut
- #1 most logged food: tossed salad
Other top foods: balsamic vinaigrette dressing; almonds; breakfast; balsamic vinegar; Hellmann’s real mayonnaise; Chobani non-fat plain Greek yogurt; coffee with 2% milk; thin-crust cheese pizza; tossed green salad
Delaware
- #1 most logged food: french fries
Other top foods: watermelon; Hellmann’s light mayonnaise; spinach; cooked shrimp; shrimp; cheese pizza; hard-boiled egg; corn on the cob; Dr. Siegal’s cookie diet hunger-controlling cookies
District of Columbia
- #1 most logged food: olive oil
Other top foods: apple; coffee with milk; cherry tomato; honey; hummus; cherry tomatoes; red wine; white wine; arugula
Florida
- #1 most logged food: fresh strawberry
Other top foods: pineapple; Haas avocado; fresh pineapple chunk; filet mignon; Campari tomato; yellow rice; cantaloupe chunks; cocktail sauce; Boar’s Head ham tavern
Regional callout: Boar’s Head has a strong Florida connection—the company’s headquarters are in Sarasota.
Georgia
- #1 most logged food: watermelon chunks
Other top foods: Chick-fil-A sandwich; Chick-fil-A waffle potato fries; Boar’s Head maple glazed honey coat cured turkey breast; Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich; Chick-fil-A nuggets; collard greens; Chick-fil-A small fries; Chick-fil-A kale crunch side; Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit
Regional callout: Chick-fil-A was founded in Georgia and is headquartered in the Atlanta area, which helps explain the brand’s strong presence across multiple top-selling foods in the state.
Hawaii
- #1 most logged food: cooked white rice
Other top foods: hard-boiled egg; romaine lettuce; steamed rice; white rice; papaya; brown rice; steamed broccoli; rice; steamed white rice
Regional callout: Rice plays a central role in Hawaii’s food culture, reflecting the islands’ strong Asian and Pacific influences and its place as a staple alongside many traditional and everyday meals.
Idaho
- #1 most logged food: sourdough bread
Other top foods: low-fat cottage cheese; baby carrots; heavy cream; cucumber slices; cashews; Harper’s homemade bran bread; canned black beans
Illinois
- #1 most logged food: Portillo’s chopped salad
Other top foods: sausage pizza; brioche bun; Starbucks sous vide egg bites egg white & red pepper; Krakus polish ham; skirt steak; Portillo’s italian beef sandwich; sausage and cheese pizza; italian beef sandwich; Prairie Farms low fat cottage cheese 2% milkfat minimum
Regional callout: Portillo’s is an Illinois-based chain that originated in the Chicago area, and its chopped salad and Italian beef sandwiches are well-known local favorites—showing up strongly in the state’s food logs.
Indiana
- #1 most logged food: McDonald’s fries
Other top foods: soft breadsticks; McDonald’s hash browns; Colby cheese slices; peanut butter-filled pretzels; Trubar oh oh cookie dough protein bar; Johnsonville turkey breakfast sausage; vanilla extract; Aunt Millie’s bread, wheat; Lewis white bread
Regional callout: Aunt Millie’s is an Indiana-based bakery founded in Fort Wayne, and its breads are a familiar staple across the Midwest, which helps explain their strong presence in Indiana food logs.
Iowa
- #1 most logged food: skim milk
Other top foods: hamburger bun; ketchup; egg; cottage cheese; green pepper; frozen sweet corn; Dannon light and fit greek vanilla; Colby Jack cheese; frozen strawberries
Regional callout: Corn is one of Iowa’s most significant agricultural products, and its appearance here—even as frozen sweet corn—reflects the state’s strong ties to corn production and everyday corn-based foods.
Kansas
- #1 most logged food: shredded cheddar cheese
Other top foods: Gala apple; pulled pork; salad mix; mozzarella cheese sticks; baked beans; Oreo cookies; sausage gravy; cinnamon roll; breakfast potatoes
Regional callout: Sausage gravy has strong roots in Midwestern and Plains-state cooking, where it’s commonly served with biscuits as a traditional, hearty breakfast staple.
Kentucky
- #1 most logged food: banana
Other top foods: bourbon; Lewis Healthy Life whole wheat high fiber wheat bread; Fairlife 2% reduced fat ultra-filtered milk; Lay’s potato chips; Stevia In The Raw stevia blend, organic; McDonald’s egg McMuffin; Kroger low fat cottage cheese; Premier Protein chocolate peanut butter protein shake
Regional callout: Kentucky is closely associated with bourbon production—over 95% of the world’s bourbon is made in the state—which helps explain its appearance among the most logged foods here.
Louisiana
- #1 most logged food: baked sweet potato
Other top foods: Nature’s Own 100% whole wheat bread; grits; king cake; chicken and sausage gumbo; potato salad; Fairlife milk, fat-free, ultra-filtered; grilled shrimp; cooked grits; French bread
Regional callout: Chicken and sausage gumbo and king cake are both deeply tied to Louisiana food culture—gumbo as a cornerstone of Cajun and Creole cooking, and king cake as a traditional Mardi Gras staple—making their presence here a strong regional signal.
Maine
- #1 most logged food: coffee with half & half
Other top foods: cucumbers; onion; deli ham; cooked oatmeal; salad; chopped walnuts; cooked carrots; coffee with half and half and sugar; mandarins
Maryland
- #1 most logged food: baked salmon
Other top foods: crab cake; Schmidt Old Tyme 647 Italian bread; shrimp salad; Ledo Pizza; Utz potato chips, original; Maryland crab and vegetable soup; Schmidt Old Tyme 647 sandwich roll; crab dip
Regional callout: Crab-based dishes are strongly tied to Maryland, where blue crab is a defining part of the state’s food culture. Items like crab cakes, crab dip, and Maryland crab soup reflect long-standing Chesapeake Bay traditions.
Massachusetts
- #1 most logged food: strawberry
Other top foods: blueberries; blueberry; feta cheese; shredded carrots; Almond Breeze almondmilk, vanilla, unsweetened; rice pilaf; Joseph’s pita bread, flax, oat bran & whole wheat; fruit salad; tea with sugar and milk
Michigan
- #1 most logged food: Aunt Millie’s whole-grain light bread
Other top foods: Aunt Millie’s Bread, whole grain; Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart wheat bread; Good Culture low-fat cottage cheese; sweet cherries; Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart, white; Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart, hamburger bun; Arnie’s multi grain sourdough bread; Aunt Millie’s Live Light whole grain bread; Meijer 1% cottage cheese
Regional callout: Aunt Millie’s is a Michigan-based bakery, and its breads appear repeatedly across the state’s most logged foods—showing strong local brand loyalty in everyday eating.
Minnesota
- #1 most logged food: red grapes
Other top foods: honeycrisp apple; raspberries; carrots; Dove dark chocolate; Kettle potato chips; mixed veggies; chicken wild rice soup; roasted unsalted sunflower seeds; Chobani Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt
Regional callout: Wild rice is closely associated with Minnesota, where it has long been harvested and used in local cooking. Chicken wild rice soup is a well-known regional dish and commonly appears on menus and in home kitchens across the state.
Mississippi
- #1 most logged food: coffee
Other top foods: scrambled eggs; green beans; coffee creamer; red seedless grapes; brewed coffee; boiled eggs; biscuit; seedless green grapes; mustard
Missouri
- #1 most logged food: crab rangoon
Other top foods: Healthy Life Bread, whole; pecans; pork steak; Hawaiian roll; Panera Bread French Baguette; Bunny Bread White Ultra-Soft; Bunny whole grain white bread; Italian salad; red grapes
Regional callout: Pork steak has a strong connection to eastern Missouri—particularly the St. Louis area—where it’s a well-known local cut commonly grilled and served at backyard cookouts.
Montana
- #1 most logged food: whole wheat toast
Other top foods: whole wheat bread; Coffee Mate sugar-free French vanilla coffee creamer; whole grain bread; Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt vanilla; cantaloupe melon; chai latte; chardonnay; chia seeds; Wheat Montana Big Sky Wheat
Regional callout: Wheat Montana Big Sky Wheat is produced in Montana and reflects the state’s strong ties to wheat farming and grain-based foods, making it a notable local inclusion among the most logged items.
Nebraska
#1 most logged food: eggs
Other top foods: scrambled egg; Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter; Hidden Valley Ranch dressing; homemade chicken noodle soup; eggs over easy; Bing cherry; Club Crackers, original; frosted cinnamon sweet roll
Nevada
#1 most logged food: lean ground turkey
Other top foods: Coke Zero Sugar; Healthy Choice fudge bar; Mexican blend cheese; jasmine rice; blue cheese crumble; Monster Energy Zero Ultra; turkey breast; Premier Protein Vanilla Protein Drink; Skippy extra crunchy peanut butter
New Hampshire
#1 most logged food: chicken breast
Other top foods: baby spinach; lettuce; garden salad; red peppers; English cucumber; Dave’s Killer Bread, thin sliced, 21 whole grains and seeds; whipped cream; butternut squash; coffee with unsweetened almond milk
New Jersey
#1 most logged food: grilled chicken breast
Other top foods: pizza; egg white; egg whites; bagel; rye bread; tuna salad; Italian bread; tomato sauce; breaded chicken cutlet
New Mexico
#1 most logged food: tomato
Other top foods: flour tortilla; corn tortilla; cooked pinto beans; bottled water; corn tortillas; asparagus; breakfast burrito; corn tortilla chips; Spanish rice
Regional callout: Corn tortillas, pinto beans, and breakfast burritos reflect the strong Southwestern and New Mexican food traditions rooted in Indigenous, Mexican, and Spanish influences, where these staples are used across everyday meals.
New York
#1 most logged food: Bread Alone Bakery bread, sourdough, whole wheat, organic
Other top foods: chicken wings; lentil soup; turkey burger patty; Heidelberg bread, Multigrain; nova lox; Friendship cottage cheese, 1%; Heidelberg multigrain bread; buffalo chicken wings; garlic knot
Regional callout: Bread Alone Bakery is based in New York’s Hudson Valley and is a well-known regional producer of organic breads. Nova lox and Buffalo chicken wings also have deep roots in New York, reflecting the state’s distinct deli and bar-food traditions.
North Carolina
#1 most logged food: cole slaw
Other top foods: Duke’s mayonnaise light; tzatziki sauce; Bojangles plain biscuit; Bojangles individual fixin’ seasoned fries; Nature’s Own white wheat bread; Jones Canadian bacon; Oikos Pro vanilla yogurt 20g protein; half sweet half unsweet tea; country ham
Regional callout: Bojangles’ fast food restaurant originated in North Carolina, making its biscuits and seasoned fries a strong local signal. Half-sweet, half-unsweet tea and country ham further reflect traditional Southern food across the state. Duke’s Mayonnaise is widely used across the Carolinas and is a staple in Southern-style dishes like cole slaw.
North Dakota
#1 most logged food: banana
Other top foods: butter; peanut butter; coffee with creamer; green grapes; ranch dressing; Premier Protein chocolate shake; Coke; red apple; hamburger patty
Ohio
- #1 most logged food: pepperoni pizza
Other top foods: mozzarella cheese; swiss cheese; deli fresh swiss cheese slices; shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; Good Culture low-fat cottage; Chipotle burrito bowl; Ole high fiber tortilla wraps; Chipotle chicken; Chipotle chips
Oklahoma
- #1 most logged food: tortilla chips
Other top foods: Premier Protein vanilla shake; baked white potato; Mexican rice; Premier Protein high protein shake cafe latte; Dr Pepper; queso; BBQ sauce; Fritos Corn Chips
Oregon
- #1 most logged food: red bell pepper
Other top foods: IPA beer; poached egg; frozen blueberries; pear; salad greens mixed greens; jasmine white rice; white mushrooms; skinless chicken thigh; cilantro
Regional callout: IPA (India pale ale) beer has a strong connection to Oregon, which is home to a large and influential craft brewing scene. The style is especially popular across the state and frequently associated with Oregon’s beer culture.
Pennsylvania
- #1 most logged food: provolone cheese
Other top foods: provolone; corn on the cob; Hershey’s Kisses; hot dog and bun; soft pretzel; Cooper Brand Cheese, American, sharp; Italian wedding soup; white American cheese slice
Regional callout: Hershey’s is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, making Hershey’s Kisses a clear local favorite. Cooper Cheese was also founded in Pennsylvania, and its sharp American cheese is a deli staple across the state. Soft pretzels further reflect Pennsylvania’s long-standing regional food traditions.
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Rhode Island
#1 most logged food: American cheese
Other top foods: sugar; broccoli; grilled chicken; almond milk; boneless chicken breast; cooked pasta; English muffin; tuna canned in water; tea with milk
South Carolina
- #1 most logged food: fresh blueberries
Other top foods: cantaloupe; Thomas’ English Muffins, light multi-grain; Duke’s mayonnaise; macaroni and cheese; International Delight Coffee Creamer, French vanilla; Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% whole grain bread; honey wheat bread; Nestlé Coffee Mate, Zero Sugar, Italian Sweet Creme coffee creamer
Regional callout: Duke’s Mayonnaise was founded in South Carolina and is closely tied to Southern cooking. Its strong presence here—appearing in multiple forms—reflects long-standing regional loyalty to the brand.
South Dakota
- #1 most logged food: baby carrot
Other top foods: iceberg lettuce; celery; SkinnyPop popcorn; popcorn; Diet Coke; blackberries; coffee with French vanilla creamer; decaf coffee; Cutie mandarin orange
Tennessee
#1 most logged food: tomato slice
Other top foods: mixed fruit; Pure Protein protein bar; Eggland’s Best eggs; Kind Nut Bar dark chocolate almond & sea salt; sweet iced tea; bacon cheeseburger; Lewis Healthy Life Keto Bread; Chex, wheat; dark chocolate almonds
Regional callout: Sweet iced tea is strongly associated with Tennessee and the broader South, where it’s a longstanding staple—often served sweetened by default at home and in restaurants across the state.
Texas
- #1 most logged food: guacamole
Other top foods: refried beans; Diet Dr Pepper; chicken tortilla soup; brisket; chicken fajita strips; Hass small avocado; charro beans; H-E-B flour tortillas
Regional callout: Brisket is closely tied to Texas barbecue traditions, where slow-smoked beef is a defining regional specialty. H-E-B is a Texas-based grocery chain, making its house-brand flour tortillas a familiar staple statewide. Charro beans—a Tex-Mex dish of pinto beans simmered with bacon, tomatoes, and chiles—are commonly served alongside barbecue and grilled meats, reinforcing their regional connection.
Utah
#1 most logged food: Fairlife chocolate protein shake
Other top foods: 2% fat milk; orange; peach; 1% fat milk; raspberry; 1% milk; chocolate chip cookies; orange juice; brown sugar
Vermont
- #1 most logged food: fried egg
Other top foods: maple syrup; half and half; cucumber; coffee with half and half; carrot; salad greens; oatmeal; cheddar cheese; deli turkey
Regional callout: Maple syrup is strongly associated with Vermont, which is the leading producer of maple syrup in the U.S. Its appearance here reflects the state’s long-standing maple sugaring tradition and everyday use of syrup beyond breakfast foods.
Virginia
- #1 most logged food: Goldfish crackers
Other top foods: salted peanuts; Arboleaf; pulled BBQ chicken; Panera Bread Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken; Haribo gummy bears; Thomas’ multi grain english Muffin, light; Propel Zero black cherry; cabernet sauvignon red wine
Regional callout: Virginia is historically associated with peanut production, particularly in the southeastern part of the state, making salted peanuts a long-standing regional food with deep agricultural roots.
Washington
- #1 most logged food: Cosmic Crisp apple
Other top foods: Dave’s Killer Bread. thin-sliced, organic bread, powerseed; Caesar salad; non-fat milk; salami; sugar snap pea; nonfat latte; Sumo mandarin orange; jam
Regional callout: Cosmic Crisp apples were developed by Washington State University and are grown exclusively in Washington, making them a distinctly local product. Their strong showing here reflects the state’s role as the nation’s leading apple producer and the popularity of homegrown varieties.
West Virginia
#1 most logged food: mashed potatoes
Other top foods: 2% milk; baked potato; Sara Lee Delightful multi-grain bread; Jif creamy peanut butter; pepperoni roll; Pepsi; morning coffee
Regional callout: Pepperoni rolls are closely associated with West Virginia, where they originated as a convenient, portable meal for coal miners and remain a widely recognized local specialty.
Wisconsin
#1 most logged food: string cheese
Other top foods: hot dog bun; bratwurst; Culver’s french fries; raw red sweet pepper; hard pretzels; mushrooms; coleslaw; Jones chicken sausage, fully cooked; tartar sauce
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Regional callout: Bratwurst is strongly associated with Wisconsin, reflecting the state’s German heritage and long-standing sausage-making traditions. Culver’s, which was founded in Wisconsin, is also a familiar local brand, making its french fries a notable regional inclusion.
Wyoming
- #1 most logged food: salsa
Other top foods: raw celery; pistachios; Vital Proteins collagen peptides, unflavored; toast; pancake; tater tots; vanilla ice cream; Honeycrisp apple
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