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Cuba

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2019).

3,385 kcal/day
95.3 g protein/day
81.4 g fat/day
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Cuba provides an average of 3,385 kcal per person per day (2019), with 95.3g of protein and 81.4g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 60% (from 2,121 to 3,385 kcal). Globally, Cuba ranks #42 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Cuba compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2019)

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

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Cuba.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Cuba's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Cuba's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Cuba'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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Cuba produce?

Cuba's food supply provides approximately 3,385 kcal per person per day as of 2019, 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 Cuba's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2019, Cuba's total calorie supply changed from 2,121 to 3,385 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 60%). Protein supply went from 49.7g to 95.3g per day. Fat supply changed from 50.0g to 81.4g per day.

Where does Cuba rank globally?

Cuba ranks #42 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Cuba's diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Cuba and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Cuba 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.