Can We Guess Your Go-to Comfort Food?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess Your Go-to Comfort Food?
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About This Quiz

After a long and stressful day, there's probably one food in particular that you are drawn to. There's something about that dish that is sure to bring back all kinds of positive memories and set your nervous system at ease. It goes way beyond simply filling your gut. In fact, just the thought of this particular food tends to bring a smile to your face.

Some people are drawn to sugary snacks that cause a rush and bring back fond memories of trips to the candy store when they were young. Others prefer the starchy goodness of carbohydrates. Whether it's potatoes, pasta, or bread, these heavy meals tend to ground us and bring on a feeling of solidity. Some are drawn to breakfast foods, some to late-night snacks, and others are drawn to the kinds of snacks that you can pick up at your local convenience store.

Whether it's spicy or sweet, hot or cold, healthy or not, we think we can figure out the food that you'll turn to when you need to be comforted. We'll ask about your preferences in food, how you tend to handle stress and details about your lifestyle in general. When it's all said and done, we're pretty sure that we'll serve up your favorite.

Order's up. Let's dig in.

Which city in the U.S. would you rather spend time in?
Chicago, Illinois
New York, New York
Miami, Florida
Los Angeles, California

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Which time of the year is most stressful for you?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Fall

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Are you on a low-carb diet?
Heck no, I could never do that.
I tried that before, and I might give it a go again.
I've thought about it, but it sounds pretty awful.
I am, and I love it.

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What time of the day are you most likely to enjoy some comfort food?
Around dinner time
Midday
At night
Late-afternoon

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In your opinion, which major life event is the most stressful?
Losing a job
Moving
A breakup
A death in the family

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Where would you rather go on vacation?
Paris, France
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sydney, Australia
Rome, Italy

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Is there a family member who can make your favorite comfort food better than anyone else?
Yep, no one can come close to our family's recipe.
Our family's version is as good as any in the world.
I actually think there are others who do it better.
My family doesn't make my comfort food, at least not directly.

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When you eat your comfort food, which memory is closest to what comes to mind?
A special trip to the candy store as a kid.
Cooling down on a summer day.
Movie night at home.
The whole family gathered around the table.

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Are you gluten-intolerant?
I'm not. Thank goodness, because that would be awful for me.
I don't think so, but I suppose it's possible.
Probably, but I'm trying to ignore it.
I am, but I have found other foods that bring me comfort.

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Are you lactose-intolerant?
I don't care if I am or not, I refuse to give up my dairy.
I'm not. That would be a tremendous tragedy if I was.
I am. It's kind of a bummer.
I guess I could be. That would explain my digestion issues with my comfort food.

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Are you a vegetarian?
I am. It's been a long time since I ate meat.
I am not. I honestly can't understand how anyone can be.
I'm actually a vegan.
I am mostly vegetarian, but I do eat meat once in a while.

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Do you prefer sweet, savory, or spicy?
I have a total sweet tooth.
It's all about savory for my taste buds.
I like to keep a balance between all three.
I like things that are spicy, but not too spicy.

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Which kind of restaurant would you rather go to?
American diner
Italian restaurant
A buffet
French cuisine

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How regularly do you eat dessert with meals?
Most of the time
All the time
Hardly ever
Once in a while

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When was the last time you ordered delivery?
I got some last night.
I had some food delivered in the last month.
I placed an order within the last week.
It's been a while.

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Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate?
I like either, but I guess I like milk chocolate a little better.
I only like milk chocolate.
I'll go with both. The more chocolate, the better.
I'd rather have dark chocolate.

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Which is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
I like a lot of different flavors. I can't choose just one.
Cookie dough
Chocolate
Vanilla

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Which breakfast food is most appealing to you?
Bacon and eggs
An omelet
French toast
Pancakes and syrup

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Which pizza chain do you usually order from?
Pizza Hut
I have a rotation of different places for a little variety.
Domino's
Papa John's

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Which kind of cheese do you like the most?
I don't really like cheese all that much.
Swiss
Mozzarella
Cheddar

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On average, how many of your meals each week feature potatoes in some form or another?
It's not in every meal, but it's definitely close.
I'll probably have potatoes a handful of times each week.
I'll get them in there a few times each week.
I don't really do potatoes all that much.

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What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten that was fried?
I haven't really done anything that was all that bizarre.
Fried ice cream is amazing.
I ate a fried candy bar one time.
I had fried butter. It was delicious.

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If someone brings in a box of doughnuts, how many are you likely to eat?
It's likely that I'll go back for a second one.
I'll keep eating them until they run out.
I might have one.
Limiting myself to two just seems cruel.

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How would you react if you were told you couldn't have bread anymore?
That doesn't bother me at all.
I would be pretty devastated, but I'd eventually get over it...maybe.
That sucks, but I'm moving on.
Well, now I'm not sure if life's worth living anymore.

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When was the last time you had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
I had one today.
I'm pretty sure I had a PB&J fairly recently.
It's been a while, that's for sure.
I can't remember the last time I did.

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How likely are you to eat chicken soup when you're not sick?
I eat chicken soup and other kinds of soup all the time.
I never eat chicken soup unless I'm sick.
I might have it once in a while when I'm not under the weather.
I don't even eat that when I'm sick.

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Which beverage is most comforting to you?
Coca-Cola
Milkshake
Apple cider
Hot chocolate

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How do you prefer your eggs to be prepared?
Scrambled
Sunny side up
Over easy
Hard boiled

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What are you putting on a bagel?
Cream cheese
Lox
Meat and cheese
Butter

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Which flavor of pudding is your favorite?
Chocolate
Banana
Butterscotch
Tapioca

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