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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

3,043 kcal/day
114.0 g protein/day
106.6 g fat/day
89 of 200
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines provides an average of 3,043 kcal per person per day (2023), with 114.0g of protein and 106.6g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 68% (from 1,809 to 3,043 kcal). Globally, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks #89 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines'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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines produce?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's food supply provides approximately 3,043 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's total calorie supply changed from 1,809 to 3,043 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 68%). Protein supply went from 41.8g to 114.0g per day. Fat supply changed from 41.0g to 106.6g per day.

Where does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank globally?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks #89 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's diet differ from the world average?

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