GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Food Eaten In One Sitting

The most food eaten in one sitting can vary widely among individuals, but on average, people tend to consume around 1-2 pounds of food per meal.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore some jaw-dropping statistics on extreme food consumption feats by competitive eaters. From gobbling hot dogs and hamburgers to devouring wings and hard-boiled eggs, these records push the boundaries of human eating capacity. Join us as we delve into the incredible world of competitive eating records.

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"Joey Chestnut owns the world record for eating 75 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes."

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"Takeru Kobayashi holds the record for eating 93 hamburgers in 8 minutes."

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"Patrick Bertoletti ate 13 pounds of spaghetti in 10 minutes in 2020."

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"Molly Schuyler consumed a 72-ounce steak in less than 3 minutes."

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"Joey Chestnut also set the record for eating 141 hard-boiled eggs in 8 minutes."

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"Matt Stonie consumed 255 Peeps in 5 minutes in 2016."

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"Joey Chestnut ate 121 Twinkies in 6 minutes in 2013."

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"Jamie “The Bear” McDonald consumed nearly 18 pounds (8 kg) of turkey along the way in November 2014."

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"In 2010, Takeru Kobayashi ate 14.5 lbs of ribs in 10 minutes."

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"Curtiss Lopez ate 15 lbs of grits in 10 minutes."

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"In 2015, Molly Schuyler consumed 28.5 pancakes in 8 minutes."

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"Sonya Thomas consumed 8.4 lbs of fruitcake in 10 minutes."

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"Takeru Kobayashi ate 97 sliders in 10 minutes in 2014."

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"Matt Stonie devoured 101 dumplings in 2 minutes in 2015."

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"Joey Chestnut consumed 7.5 pounds of buffalo chicken tenders in 10 minutes in 2017."

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"Molly Schuyler ate 3.5 lbs of steak (plus sides) in less than 5 minutes in 2015."

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"Patrick Bertoletti downed 275 whole jalapenos in 8 minutes in 2011."

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"In 2016, Joey Chestnut ate 188 wings in 12 minutes."

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"Sonya Thomas devoured 65 hard boiled eggs in 6 minutes and 40 seconds in 2003."

In conclusion, the world of competitive eating is filled with astonishing feats of human consumption. From Joey Chestnut’s impressive records involving hot dogs, eggs, and chicken tenders to Takeru Kobayashi’s domination in categories like hamburgers and ribs, these statistics showcase the extreme limits of food intake that some individuals can achieve in a short amount of time. It is both fascinating and mind-boggling to see the quantities of food being consumed within such tight time frames, highlighting the dedication and unique abilities of these competitive eaters.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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