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Gas station snacks have become increasingly popular and more elaborate over the years. They are a must during a road trip. While one can stock on some food at the start of a trip, it is always good to get some snacks and drinks on the way.
People almost always stop at gas stations during a road trip. These stops could be used either to fill the gas or use the washrooms. However, another aspect is the store, where one can't help but make some purchases, and the counter is almost always loaded with interesting snacks. While there are always new items in the inventory, some classics continue to garner attention.
Kroger made a list of most popular gas station snacks
One of the leading grocery chains in the United States, Kroger, recently made a list of the most popular gas station snacks in each state. It first analyzed the search volume of 25 popular gas station snacks in each state, they are then ranked by comparing them to the numbers throughout the country. Finally, Kroger used Instacart to determine the prices of these snacks.
5 most popular gas station snacks
1) Rice Krispies Treats
After Kroger's research, Rice Krispies Treats came out on top as the most popular gas station snack. It had an average price of $4.44. These are made with the Rice Crispies cereal mixed with marshmallows, butter, and salt as primary ingredients.
Rice Krispies Treats have been around for decades and bring a sense of nostalgia. Moreover, they have less sodium, which leads to less thirst, and are perfect for a road trip. More than anything, they are also delicious and filling.
2) Beef Jerky
In second place on Kroger's list is Beef Jerky at $5.56. It is most popular in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Oklahoma.
Beef jerky is sliced meat that has been dehydrated. It packs a protein punch along with zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and more. It is convenient and filling and makes for a great road trip snack.
3) Taquitos
The third-most popular gas station snack in the US is Taquitos at $1.99. These are Mexican delights that are easy to carry and consume on the go.
Taquitos feature a small tortilla filled, rolled up, and then fried. The fillings could vary from chicken, beef, or other vegetarian options, with cheese and served with sour cream and guacamole.
4) Chex Mix
Fourth on the list is the Chex Mix at $4.44. This snack is basically a mix that contains multiple things, but the main ingredient is generally different types of breakfast cereal. It also has nuts, breadsticks, pretzels, or bagel bites.
Depending on the brand and flavor, these can be sweet or savory and have different proportions of different ingredients. They are also quite filling and can be healthy depending on the composition.
5) Snickers
Fifth on this list is Snickers at $1.76. It is most popular in Maryland and perhaps one of the staples during travel worldwide.
Snickers is a chocolate that features nougat and is topped with peanuts and caramel inside milk chocolate. It is delicious and quite filling and great for road trips. The tagline for Snickers even reads, "Hungry? Grab a Snickers!"
Aside from these five items, Doritos, Toblerone, Peanut M&M's, and Flamin' Hot Cheetos are also quite popular in the United States. So, next time you're on a road trip, you can look to grab one of these from the gas stations.
