Everything is big on the Fourth of July, especially our appetites.
As you gorge on barbecue, watermelon and beer, consider these mind-blowing food facts as we celebrate our nation’s birth.
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1. We like barbecues
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More than 74 million Americans are planning a barbecue for the Fourth.
2. It's all about outdoor cooking
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A whopping 87 percent of American own outdoor grills.
3. Hot dogs are king
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Americans consume 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July weekend.
4. We also like chicken
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Americans buy 750 million pounds of chicken leading up to the Fourth of July celebrations.
5. Red meat is not king
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By comparison, Americans buy only a measly 190 million pounds of red meat or pork in the lead up to Fourth of July.
6. We spend more on condiments than chips and dip combined
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Americans spend $203 million just on condiments for Fourth of July. This is more than $92 million we spend on chips and $60.3 million we spend on dip.
7. We drink a lot of beer
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About 68.3 million cases of beer are sold over the Fourth of July weekend, which according to the Nielsen Company, accounts for over 5 percent of the national annual beer consumption.