College students are not generally known for their healthy eating habits. It isn’t until you leave home that you realize cooking is a lot harder than your parents made it look.
Ordering food has become a popular solution among college students trying to squelch rumbling stomachs. Over 18% of Americans get takeout once a week, and college students are no exception to the rule.
With the rise of ordering food, companies like GrubHub have exploded — providing convenient ways to get food delivered via their online and mobile online ordering platforms.
Recently GrubHub took a look at their ordering data and discovered some interesting culinary trends among college students.
Starting off is a list of the top 10 foods commonly ordered by college students compared to the the general population. Let’s see exactly what college students are eating.
162% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders Frozen yogurt can be a health alternative to ice cream. At the rate college students eat it, it might taste better too!
160% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Definitely not the best food for you, but waffle fries definitely taste better than their french fry cousin.
152% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Chicken Pitas are always a delicious late night snack.
137% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Brownies are a classic dessert, its no surprise they are high up on the list.
121% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Hibachi chicken spices up your diet, packing a punch to your taste buds.
111% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Spring rolls are always an essential extra when you order Chinese food.
110% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Sweet and sour chicken is the perfect dish to eat with your spring rolls.
91% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Absolutely nothing beats biting into a slice of steaming pizza
88% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. As the popularity of establishments like Buffalo Wild Wings and Winging out increases, so has college students cravings for wings.
85% more commonly found in college student orders than non-college student orders. Sushi is always exciting to eat, and makes you wonder if you actually should be cooking your fish.
In addition to what college students are ordering, GrubHub also has information about broader eating trends. One that should come at no surprise it the peak ordering times for students. College diners are 49% more likely to order after 10 pm than non-college diners. Correspondingly, students are 46.5% less likely to order during the morning hours — as they’re most likely recovering from their late-night feasts by sleeping in.
GrubHub’s data also reveals some worrisome eating habits. College students are 24% less likely to choose health-conscious options when ordering takeout. If you are set on staving off the ‘Freshman 15,”‘ordering healthier meals might be a good place to start. In addition, college students seem to have forgotten their manners. College diners are 10% less likely to say ‘please’ or ‘thank you’ in special delivery instructions. Shape up guys, what would your mothers say?
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