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Polynesia

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

3,077 kcal/day
111.9 g protein/day
119.6 g fat/day
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Polynesia provides an average of 3,077 kcal per person per day (2023), with 111.9g of protein and 119.6g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 37% (from 2,239 to 3,077 kcal). Globally, Polynesia ranks #83 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Polynesia 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 Polynesia.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Polynesia'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 Polynesia produce?

Polynesia's food supply provides approximately 3,077 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 Polynesia's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Polynesia's total calorie supply changed from 2,239 to 3,077 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 37%). Protein supply went from 54.9g to 111.9g per day. Fat supply changed from 72.9g to 119.6g per day.

Where does Polynesia rank globally?

Polynesia ranks #83 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

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

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