United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).
Food Supply Trend
Daily food supply per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Food Supply Treemap
Area-proportional view of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.
What's Different?
How United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.
vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet
How United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's food supply compares to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet — the scientifically-derived dietary pattern for human and planetary health.
💰 Cost of a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is broadly affordable in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, costing $3.21/day.
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Countries with a similar calorie supply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories per day does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland produce?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's food supply provides approximately 3,435 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's diet changed over time?
Between 1961 and 2023, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's total calorie supply changed from 3,231 to 3,435 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 6%). Protein supply went from 91.2g to 110.0g per day. Fat supply changed from 136.0g to 143.7g per day.
Where does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks #33 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's diet differ from the world average?
The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.