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Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

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

3,467 kcal/day
117.1 g protein/day
142.3 g fat/day
29 of 200
Netherlands (Kingdom of the) provides an average of 3,467 kcal per person per day (2023), with 117.1g of protein and 142.3g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 14% (from 3,037 to 3,467 kcal). Globally, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) ranks #29 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 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 Netherlands (Kingdom of the).

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'s food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'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 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) produce?

Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'s food supply provides approximately 3,467 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 Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'s diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'s total calorie supply changed from 3,037 to 3,467 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 14%). Protein supply went from 87.8g to 117.1g per day. Fat supply changed from 123.5g to 142.3g per day.

Where does Netherlands (Kingdom of the) rank globally?

Netherlands (Kingdom of the) ranks #29 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Netherlands (Kingdom of the)'s diet differ from the world average?

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