Who doesn’t love a good snack? When it comes to snacking, what’s your preference? Salty or sweet? For me, it’s both!
We recently asked this question on NCP’s Facebook page and most people said they like both salty and sweet snacks and their preferences change depending on their mood. Although, some did have a strong preference of one over the other.
Salty snacks like chips, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and crackers are very common snacks that we all reach for from time to time. Sweet snacks, considered by some to be “indulgent snacks”, also have many options including candy, cake, cookies, pastries, and the like.
What’s your favorite snack? Let me know in the comments, I would love to hear from you!
Snacking Stats
Here are some interesting stats from SNAC International’s 2023 State of the Industry Report, brought together by Circana (previously IRI) and Sosland Publishing about snacking:
- Snacking is on the rise – about 25% of consumers say they snack every afternoon, with another 25% saying they snack every evening.
- Snack foods account for 27% of all food and beverage sales in the U.S.
- The salty snack category showed a 15.6% growth in 2022
- 88% of consumers say flavor is important for making snack choices
- 1 in 4 Americans prefer salty snacks
- While consumers showed a preference for familiar flavors, 70% indicated excitement to try new flavors or variations of their favorite snack in 2023 than in previous years.
And, according to a 2022 study by NielsenIQ, “recharging” was the most common reason consumers chose to eat a snack outside of mealtimes.
NCP Panel Member Info
Panel members: Please report all the snack foods that you purchase, even those you buy “on-the-go” at a convenience store or from a vending machine at work. Snack foods that are purchased and consumed before you get home are often forgotten but are so important to include when reporting your shopping trips to NCP.
Whether you prefer sweet or salty snacks (or salty/sweet combos), you can choose healthy snacks options in both categories. Having a snack between meals is not a bad thing if done in moderation. The wide variety of snack foods available today offer something for everyone!
Happy snacking!
Regards,
Taylor
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I like both together in a trail mix which includes dark chocolate, nuts, raisins, and cranberry.
Well I have a sweet tooth and some days I can eat salty so It depends on how I’m feeling that day
I tend to lean more toward salty or savory but occasionally do love a sweet like almond joys or Reese’s pieces.
I like Salty & Sweet at the same time; I like a good Chex mix or trail mix having them together makes me drink more water 😉
Sweet and salty, crunchy and soft, I like them all at different times
I like both salty and sweet but discovered I was highly addicted to any type flour and any form of sweetener/sugar. Amazing how excess weight came off too by avoiding both of those and food cravings have gone away. I thank Bright Line Eating for helping me to heal my brain and body.
I like the salty taste more than sweet, sometimes sweet food is just too sweet, and if they are it makes me cringe. If it’s so sweet, you cannot taste the food.
About 75% of the time I go for salty. But I will definitely go for a good piece of cheese cake, cream or jelly filled doughnut or an indulgent ice cream treat occasionally.
I prefer sweet but I will do both sometimes my body just needs a handful of chips for the salt.
I like them both
I actually prefer salty and sweet at the same time. My favorite is a homemade trail mix that I make. I include peanuts, pretzels, M&Ms, caramel chip bites, and chocolate chip bites. It’s so delicious!
Your homemade trail mix sounds yummy!! Could you please post your recipe on here?
Well, I like a little of both. Being a diabetic I try to stay away from alot of sugar. Then trying to balance out my salt intake as well.
Put me down for BOTH every time!
I used to eat a lot of potato chips and cheetos, but my problem was I’d eat almost a full bag without realizing it!
Now during the day I switched to mixed nuts to munch on as it’s more filling and healthier for me.
For breakfast and before going to bed, I have to satisfy my sweet cravings such as donuts for breakfast and ice-cream at night.
It really depends on my mood, but on average I lean toward sweet.
I love sweet and salt together! So delicious! If I had to choose one, I’d say salty.
We shop a LOT of clearance sales. Should we use “Store Sale” or “Other Sale”? I’m never sure about which one to choose! Thank you
Hi Thelma! Please select Store Sale. Thank you!
That doesn’t answer the question. The question is if you buy something on CLEARANCE, should you use ” store sale” or “other sale” as the promotion type?
Hi Mary! You’re right! Thank you for pointing that out. I misunderstood the question, I just corrected my response. Thanks again.
I luv cookies&cream, peanut butter ice cream 4 a nitetime snack. 4 an afternoon snack I like butter popcorn.
I like chips, cookies and candy.
I love both! My current favorite is popcornopolis double drizzle popcorn 🍿.