Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · May 26, 2026 · 675 words · By SWNS

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Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein See more of our coverage in your search results.

Claims checked 16

Techniques found 3

Topics 2

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What happened

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAmericans love cheese, and many see it as a good source of protein, according to a new survey.

Common ground

With 52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll, Americans’ love of cheese is well established, but new research suggests it’s playing an even bigger role in how people think about food today.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Authority, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that 16% said they’re “constantly” eating cheese, while 61% consume it often or sometimes?
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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

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Appeal to Authority 60% confidence

Citing an authority figure as evidence, even when the authority is not qualified on the topic.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to authority helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “16% said they’re “constantly” eating cheese, while 61% consume it often or sometimes.”

SINGLE SOURCE

While the general survey is mentioned across sources, the specific breakdown of 16% and 61% is not explicitly corroborated by a second independent source in the provided evidence; the search results for 'According' were dictionary definitions.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — According to Greta (released as Surviving Summer in the United Kingdom) is a 2009 American drama film directed by Nancy Bardawil and starring Hilary Duff, Evan Ross, Melissa Leo, Michael Murphy, and E…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/According_to_Greta

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — According to Jim is an American sitcom television series starring Jim Belushi in the title role as a suburban father of three children (and then five children, starting with the seventh season finale)…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/According_to_Jim

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — African Americans or Black Americans, also formerly called Afro-Americans, are an American racial and ethnic group who, as defined by the United States census, consists of Americans who have ancestry …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans

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Claim 2: “National Cheese Day [is] on June 4”

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Multiple sources, including a social media holiday calendar and a Miami guide, identify National Cheese Day as June 4.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cheese is a type of dairy product produced in a range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It is composed of proteins and fat from milk, usually of cows, goats or…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gouda cheese ( , Dutch: [ˈɣʌudaː] ; Dutch: Goudse kaas, "cheese from Gouda") is a creamy, yellow, cow's milk cheese originating from the Netherlands. It is one of the most popular and produced cheeses…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouda_cheese

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of food days by country. Many countries have designated specific days as celebrations, commemorations, or acknowledgments of certain types of food and drink.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_food_days

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Claim 3: “cheddar leads the way (77%), followed by mozzarella (74%) and parmesan (64%). American cheese (63%) and cream cheese (59%) round out the top five.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 4: “The survey was conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Undeniably Dairy”

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Talker Research explicitly states they conducted the survey of 5,000 Americans commissioned by Undeniably Dairy.

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web search NEUTRAL — Talker Research surveyed 5,000 Americans (100 from each state) who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by Undeniably Dairy and administered and conducted online by Talker Research…
https://talkerresearch.com/survey-finds-americans-turning-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — Like so many stories, it seems this one was originally hatched as a PR pitch. An advocacy organization, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, commissioned the survey via a marketing firm, Edelman Inte…
https://www.cjr.org/analysis/brown-milk-study-cows.php

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the survey, which had over 5,000 respondents across the country, the states that love ice cream the most are Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1913279/states-love-ice-cream-m…

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Claim 5: “Talker Research surveyed 5,000 Americans state-by-state (100 from each state) who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by Dairy Management Inc. and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Nov. 7 and Nov. 17, 2025.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 6: “reasons people turn to cheese include taste (74%), comfort (51%), convenience (49%), and the way it helps make meals feel more satisfying or filling (46%).”

PENDING

This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 7: “Only 3% said they never eat cheese.”

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Talker Research explicitly states that 'Only 3% said they [never eat cheese]'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cheese is valued for its portability, long shelf life, and high content of fat, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Cheese is more compact and has a longer shelf life than milk.[3] Hard cheeses, such as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese

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web search NEUTRAL — Americans love cheese, and many see it as a good source of protein, according to a new survey. With 52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll, Americans’ love of cheese is well established…
https://talkerresearch.com/survey-finds-americans-turning-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3o26CMzq4

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Claim 8: “82% of Americans saying it’s one of their overall favorite foods”

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The figure of 82% of Americans considering cheese a favorite food is reported by both the Talker Research survey results and Scott Stevens.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... This survey also shows the versatility of cheese, with 82% of Americans saying it's one of their overall favorite foods, 91% revealing it's a ...
https://talkerresearch.com/survey-finds-americans-turning-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... This survey also shows the versatility of cheese, with 82% of Americans saying it's one of their overall favorite foods, 91% revealing it's a ...
https://www.sfweekly.com/news/national/survey-finds-american…

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web search NEUTRAL — The survey found that 83% review the menu beforehand and half (50%) decide what to order before arriving! Menu preferences are all over the map. While 1 in 10 ...
https://www.usfoods.com/tools-tips-and-ideas/articles-and-pu…

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Claim 9: “77% said it’s a snack-time favorite.”

CORROBORATED

Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence for claim 7 explicitly mentions '77% say it's their go-to snack' via Scott Stevens and the Talker Research survey context.

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Claim 10: “more than half of those who eat cheese (54%) seek it out as a source of protein.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 11: “The survey of 5,000 Americans found that while cheese remains a go-to for taste and comfort, many also see it as a practical way to add nutrients like protein to meals and snacks.”

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Multiple web search results confirm a survey of 5,000 Americans found cheese is used for taste, comfort, and as a source of protein.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States. U.S. federal law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but rather with citizenship. The U.S. has 37 ancestry groups with mo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Americans is an American period spy drama television series created by Joe Weisberg for FX. It aired for six seasons from January 30, 2013, to May 30, 2018. Weisberg and Joel Fields also served as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Americans

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Claim 12: “52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll”

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The claim that 52% self-identify as 'cheese-obsessed' is reported by both Talker Research and Scott Stevens.

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Claim 13: “nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) saying they always or often purchase it.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the 73% purchase rate.

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Claim 14: “younger Americans are more likely to say they are cheese enthusiasts than older groups (Gen Z 61%, millennials 57%, Gen X 54%, baby boomers 44%).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 15: “91% revealing it’s a favorite to add as a topping or ingredient to a meal”

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The figure of 91% revealing it as a favorite topping/ingredient is reported by both the Talker Research survey results and Scott Stevens.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... The survey of 5000 Americans found that while cheese remains a go-to for taste and comfort, many also see it as a practical way to add ...
https://talkerresearch.com/survey-finds-americans-turning-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... This survey also shows the versatility of cheese, with 82% of Americans saying it's one of their overall favorite foods, 91% revealing it's a ...
https://www.sfweekly.com/news/national/survey-finds-american…

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... It's a favorite food for 82% of respondents and 91% love to add cheese as a topping or ingredient to meals, while 77% say it's their go-to snack ...
https://newcountry1079.iheart.com/featured/scott-stevens/con…

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Claim 16: “Among all states, Wyoming ranked highest for cheese enthusiasm (61%), followed by Illinois (59%), Alaska, Louisiana, and Oregon (each at 58%).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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