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European Union (27)

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

3,546 kcal/day
113.6 g protein/day
152.5 g fat/day
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European Union (27) provides an average of 3,546 kcal per person per day (2023), with 113.6g of protein and 152.5g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 20% (from 2,962 to 3,546 kcal). Globally, European Union (27) ranks #20 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in European Union (27) 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 European Union (27).

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of European Union (27)'s food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How European Union (27)'s food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How European Union (27)'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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Similar Countries

Countries with a similar calorie supply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does European Union (27) produce?

European Union (27)'s food supply provides approximately 3,546 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 European Union (27)'s diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, European Union (27)'s total calorie supply changed from 2,962 to 3,546 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 20%). Protein supply went from 86.7g to 113.6g per day. Fat supply changed from 94.5g to 152.5g per day.

Where does European Union (27) rank globally?

European Union (27) ranks #20 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does European Union (27)'s diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between European Union (27) and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where European Union (27) 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.