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Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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

2,875 kcal/day
79.6 g protein/day
83.3 g fat/day
119 of 200
Iran (Islamic Republic of) provides an average of 2,875 kcal per person per day (2023), with 79.6g of protein and 83.3g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 64% (from 1,749 to 2,875 kcal). Globally, Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks #119 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Iran (Islamic Republic of) 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 Iran (Islamic Republic of).

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Iran (Islamic Republic of)'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 Iran (Islamic Republic of) produce?

Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s food supply provides approximately 2,875 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 Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s total calorie supply changed from 1,749 to 2,875 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 64%). Protein supply went from 50.1g to 79.6g per day. Fat supply changed from 27.6g to 83.3g per day.

Where does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally?

Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks #119 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Iran (Islamic Republic of) 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.