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China; Hong Kong SAR

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).

2,828 kcal/day
118.3 g protein/day
108.8 g fat/day
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China; Hong Kong SAR provides an average of 2,828 kcal per person per day (2023), with 118.3g of protein and 108.8g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 9% (from 2,592 to 2,828 kcal). Globally, China; Hong Kong SAR ranks #125 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in China; Hong Kong SAR compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2023)

Where the calories come from — food group breakdown by kcal/capita/day.

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in China; Hong Kong SAR.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of China; Hong Kong SAR's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How China; Hong Kong SAR's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How China; Hong Kong SAR's food supply compares to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet — the scientifically-derived dietary pattern for human and planetary health.

⚠️ Approximate comparison. FAO food supply data measures availability (not intake) and uses different food group definitions than the EAT-Lancet framework. Bars show directional patterns, not precise gaps.

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Countries with a similar calorie supply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does China; Hong Kong SAR produce?

China; Hong Kong SAR's food supply provides approximately 2,828 kcal per person per day as of 2023, according to FAO Food Balance Sheets. This measures food availability, not actual individual consumption — household-level waste typically reduces actual intake by 20–30%.

How has China; Hong Kong SAR's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, China; Hong Kong SAR's total calorie supply changed from 2,592 to 2,828 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 9%). Protein supply went from 66.3g to 118.3g per day. Fat supply changed from 70.9g to 108.8g per day.

Where does China; Hong Kong SAR rank globally?

China; Hong Kong SAR ranks #125 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does China; Hong Kong SAR's diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between China; Hong Kong SAR and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where China; Hong Kong SAR consumes more than the world average, while bars extending left show deficits. These differences reflect agricultural production, cultural food traditions, income levels, and trade patterns.

What are dietary risk factors?

Dietary risk factors are eating patterns linked to chronic disease and premature death, as modeled by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. The five major dietary risks are: high sodium intake, low fruit intake, low vegetable intake, low whole grain intake, and low nut and seed intake. These are population-level statistical estimates — not direct counts of individual deaths.