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United Republic of Tanzania

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

2,518 kcal/day
60.5 g protein/day
54.5 g fat/day
167 of 200
United Republic of Tanzania provides an average of 2,518 kcal per person per day (2023), with 60.5g of protein and 54.5g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 44% (from 1,746 to 2,518 kcal). Globally, United Republic of Tanzania ranks #167 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in United Republic of Tanzania 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 Republic of Tanzania.

Food Supply Treemap

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

What's Different?

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

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How United Republic of Tanzania'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 United Republic of Tanzania produce?

United Republic of Tanzania's food supply provides approximately 2,518 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 Republic of Tanzania's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, United Republic of Tanzania's total calorie supply changed from 1,746 to 2,518 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 44%). Protein supply went from 41.9g to 60.5g per day. Fat supply changed from 23.9g to 54.5g per day.

Where does United Republic of Tanzania rank globally?

United Republic of Tanzania ranks #167 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does United Republic of Tanzania's diet differ from the world average?

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