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Australia vs New Zealand

Side-by-side comparison of national food supply and diet composition.

Data: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023) · Supply = production + imports − exports − waste

Calories
3,562
Australia
vs
3,122
New Zealand
kcal/cap/day
Protein
125
Australia
vs
101
New Zealand
g/cap/day
Fat
159
Australia
vs
105
New Zealand
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

Comparison of food supply composition by FAO food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023).

Australiakcal/capita/dayNew Zealand
738
Cereals
959
432
Sugar & Sweeteners
499
630
Vegetable Oils
228
465
Meat
322
371
Milk
103
103
Animal Fats
205
116
Fruits
175
153
Alcoholic Beverages
111
117
Starchy Roots
96
76
Vegetables
90
120
Pulses
43
33
Stimulants
63

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a higher calorie supply, Australia or New Zealand?

Australia has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,562 vs 3,122 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, Australia or New Zealand?

Australia has higher protein supply (125.0 vs 100.9 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between Australia and New Zealand?

The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Vegetable Oils: Australia supplies significantly more. See the food group breakdown chart above for the full comparison.

Where does this diet data come from?

This data is from FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023), which track national food supply. Supply data includes production, imports, and exports but overestimates actual consumption because it includes food waste and animal feed.