Peeps are the least popular Easter candy survey finds
Apr 11, 2022, 4:18 PM
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As Easter approaches shelves are stocked with seasonal candy for the holiday, however, Americans have decided peeps just aren’t it.
The fluffy little marshmallow birds have been ranked as Americans’ least favorite Easter candy at 9% of votes.
Favorite Easter candies included:
- Reese’s mini peanut butter eggs: 35% (vs. 26% in 2021)
- Jellybeans: 13% (vs. 24% in 2021)
- Cadbury eggs: 21% (vs. 20% in 2021)
- Chocolate bunnies: 19% (vs. 16% in 2021)
- Peeps: 9% (vs. 14% in 2021)
The survey, according to RetailMeNot also stated that 79% of Americans intend to purchase candy this year for Easter, with the average shopper spending $55 on candy.
Easter Candy spending was also surveyed:
- $1 – $19: 11%
- $20 -$29: 15%
- $30 – $49: 20%
- $50 – $74: 22%
- $75 – $99: 12%
- $100 – $149: 15%
- $150 or more: 6%