This list features 511 junk food items from around the world, organized alphabetically for quick reference. The selection includes classic snacks, fast-food staples, candies, and regional favorites found on store shelves and menus everywhere.

Junk food are food and drink items that deliver high calories with little nutritional value, often loaded with sugar, salt, or fat. They range from fried snacks and candy bars to sugary drinks and packaged desserts, spanning nearly every culture and cuisine. Their appeal comes from convenience, low cost, and flavors designed to be highly craveable. Despite health concerns, junk food remains a major part of daily diets and a multi-billion-dollar global industry.

Interesting and little-known facts about Junk food: – The term “junk food” was coined by nutritionist Michael Jacobson in 1972. – Potato chips were invented by accident at a New York restaurant in 1853. – The average American eats more than 27 pounds of french fries each year. – Instant ramen, invented in Japan in 1958, is one of the most consumed junk foods worldwide. – Some candy bars pack over 30 grams of sugar into a single serving. – The global snack food market generates more than 500 billion dollars in sales every year.

The alphabetical index below lists all 511 entries from A to Z, and each page shows the item’s name, category, main ingredients, calories, and a short description.