United States of America
Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).
Food Supply Trend
Daily food supply per capita in United States of America 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 States of America.
Food Supply Treemap
Area-proportional view of United States of America's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.
What's Different?
How United States of America's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.
vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet
How United States of America'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 States of America, costing $3.58/day.
Similar Countries
Countries with a similar calorie supply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories per day does United States of America produce?
United States of America's food supply provides approximately 3,947 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 States of America's diet changed over time?
Between 1961 and 2023, United States of America's total calorie supply changed from 2,880 to 3,947 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 37%). Protein supply went from 95.2g to 123.1g per day. Fat supply changed from 110.2g to 183.8g per day.
Where does United States of America rank globally?
United States of America ranks #1 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.
How does United States of America's diet differ from the world average?
The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between United States of America and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where United States of America 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.