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Dominica

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2013).

2,931 kcal/day
76.2 g protein/day
75.5 g fat/day
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Dominica provides an average of 2,931 kcal per person per day (2013), with 76.2g of protein and 75.5g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 69% (from 1,734 to 2,931 kcal). Globally, Dominica ranks #105 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

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

Diet Composition (2013)

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

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Dominica.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Dominica'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 Dominica produce?

Dominica's food supply provides approximately 2,931 kcal per person per day as of 2013, 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 Dominica's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2013, Dominica's total calorie supply changed from 1,734 to 2,931 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 69%). Protein supply went from 40.4g to 76.2g per day. Fat supply changed from 38.3g to 75.5g per day.

Where does Dominica rank globally?

Dominica ranks #105 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

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

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