Here’s What Your Favorite Pizza Topping Reveals About You

Over time, we've discovered that people's preferences for certain foods and flavors also reflects their wider personal taste. Pizza is no exception.

Almost everyone loves pizza, combining dough, sauce, cheese and toppings to create a meal that's simple yet complex all at once. Even better, you can customize a pizza with the ingredients you love best to transform each bite into a little slice of heaven. Everyone has their favorite toppings, read on to discover what your favorite reveals about your personality.

Cheese

If you prefer cheese pizza, you're probably a purist. It's less that you're a picky eater and more that you appreciate simplicity and don't need any extra bells and whistles to be satisfied. You see them as mere distractions, and don't see the point of messing with something that's already perfect. You probably also have a straightforward sense of style, preferring clean lines over too many details and accessories, and keep your home spaces clean and minimalistic.

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Pepperoni

If pepperoni is your go-to pizza topping, you're totally classic, as well as full dependable. You may not consider yourself very fancy or sophisticated, but you've always succeeded by being your most authentic self. You don't go out of your way to impress people, yet you've still managed to be quite popular because you're generally friendly and approachable. You're a hard worker who always gets the job done, and you're not a person who really has enemies.

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Sausage

If sausage is your go-to pizza topping, you're a certified carnivore who prefers to be slightly adventurous. Chances are that you like to have pepperoni on your pizza, as well, but it plays second fiddle to the meaty flavor, bold seasonings and great texture of sausage. You're not afraid to be a little decadent every once in a while, and when you go out to dinner, we bet you're happy to order appetizers and dessert, in addition to the main course. You're anything but bland, and when you walk into a room, people take notice.

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Canadian Bacon

Those who enjoy Canadian bacon on their pizza like meat, but don't want it to detract from the rest of the flavor of their pizza. You probably eat it with an assortment of your favorite veggies or even pineapple, enjoying it as a smokey complement that's lean yet satisfying. You find balance highly important and seek harmony in your daily life. You also will go out of your way to make others happy, but those people-pleasing tendencies can cause you stress from time to time.

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Mushrooms

If you're big on mushrooms on pizza, you probably don't mind being seen as a little unusual and eccentric. You take pride in thinking for yourself and not letting others sway your opinion or make your change your mind without solid evidence. You have an open mind and are willing to try most things at least once. You're going to decide for yourself what's the best and not take anyone else's word for it.

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Black Olives

As a black olive lover, you likely have a bold and robust personality. You take pride in embracing things that turn other people away, and you don't shy away from strength—whether that's strong personalities or strong, salty flavors. You're confident and embrace the things that make you stand out, and you also don't mind that people rarely steal your pizza. It's their loss that they're not as adventurous as you.

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Green Peppers

Folks who prefer green peppers on pizza above all other ingredients take a healthy approach to life. To you, getting that bit of crunch and earthy sweetness on your pizza isn't a sacrifice, and neither is taking the stairs or riding a bike around town, instead of going the easy route. You're mindful in your decision-making and always weigh the pros and cons before taking the next step.

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Jalapeños

If you're a jalapeño-lover, you're the type who believes that variety is the spice of life. You love turning up the heat, whether you're eating a spicy pizza or pursuing a new romance, and you've never been afraid to live on the wild side. You're fearless and confident, going after what you want and recognizing that there are far worse things in life than rejection. You can't think of anything worse than being boring, and do what you can to live each day to the fullest.

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Onions

Anyone who loves onions on pizza above all other ingredients is someone who appreciates the complexity and nuance of life. Depending on how they're prepared, onions can add heat and crunch to a pizza or a sweet and rich flavor that enhances everything around them, and you know this well. You're likely someone who appreciates teamwork and the value that multiple perspectives can add to any situation.

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Tomatoes

If you're big on tomatoes on pizza, you're the type of person who knows you can never have too much of a good thing. It's not enough to have plenty of tomatoes in the sauce—you also want that sweet and tangy flavor on top of your pizza. You likely have an outgoing and bubbly personality that can't be reigned in. You're an extrovert who doesn't back down from anything, and you're never afraid to ask for more.

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Pineapple

And finally, if you're obsessed with pineapple on pizza, you're a fun-loving, adventurous person who does not care at all what the haters think. You're gentle and kind, and love a little sweetness in all aspects of your life—even when it comes to savory foods. You're likely a dessert lover as well, and you've never shied away from unique flavor combinations. A little experimentation has never hurt you.

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