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. 2023 Oct 19;18(10):e0293004. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293004

Table 2. Factors affecting the usage of OFD apps (n = 675).

Item n %
What cuisine do you mostly look for when using OFD apps? *
Vegetarian/vegan 38 5.6
Fast food 588 87.1
Asian cuisine 103 15.3
Italian cuisine 134 19.9
Local cuisine 94 13.9
Arabian cuisine 151 22.4
Salads 83 12.3
Keto food 21 3.1
Desserts 265 39.3
Which of the following meals/items do you order mostly using OFD apps? *
Breakfast 63 9.3
Lunch 454 67.3
Dinner 409 60.6
Snacks 103 15.3
Late night snacks 165 24.4
Drinks 63 9.3
Factors affecting your food choice when using OFD apps*
Food appearance 385 57.0
Price 479 71.0
Time of delivery 344 51.0
Healthy options availability 122 18.1
Hygienic status of the restaurants 381 56.4
Display Calorie content (Kcal) 249 36.9
Display Macronutrient content (protein, fat, carbohydrates) 274 40.6
I have been influenced by social media posts, magazines, TV, or YouTube advertisements to use OFD apps
Disagree 81 12.0
Neutral 179 26.5
Agree 415 61.5
Friends and family have influenced my choice of OFD apps
Disagree 101 15.0
Neutral 147 21.8
Agree 427 63.3

*Multiple responses were allowed; the total number of responses is greater than the number of surveyed participants