Bananas have become the most popular fruit in the US due to their convenience and affordability. Americans ate an average of 10 pounds of bananas in 2010, surpassing apples.
Bananas have surpassed apples as the most popular fruit in the United States, according to the US Department of Agriculture. In 2010, Americans ate an average of 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of bananas. The popularity of bananas may be due to their peel which makes them easy and less messy to carry around. Bananas are also less expensive than other fruits, which are only available in certain seasons.
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According to 2012 data compiled by the USDA, Americans ate an average of 46.5 pounds (21 kg) of fruit, whereas in 1970, the average was 34 pounds (15 kg).
The second most popular fruit in the United States are apples.
Mangoes are the most popular fruit in the world, with bananas only ranking third.
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