A generous helping of carrots was voted as the most gratifying addition to the festive plate - even above stuffing and sausages, the Daily Express reported.
The vegetable is also most likely to trigger fond memories of Christmases past.
In the survey by Sainsbury's, potatoes were rated second with turkey third.
The 'Pleasure On A Plate Christmas' index ranked stuffing and gravy in fourth and fifth place with parsnips sixth.
Sprouts ranked ninth, followed by sausages wrapped in bacon. Cranberry and bread sauce were among the least popular additions to the festive feast.
When it comes to dessert products, Britons prefer mince pies and custard to Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and brandy butter.
Other top treats included tins of sweets and chocolates.
Teenagers and young adults prefer Yule logs and gateaux, while over-55s favour Christmas pudding and Christmas cake.