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China vs India

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

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

Calories
3,514
China
vs
2,668
India
kcal/cap/day
Protein
131
China
vs
75
India
g/cap/day
Fat
101
China
vs
66
India
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

Chinakcal/capita/dayIndia
1595
Cereals
1360
240
Vegetable Oils
236
420
Meat
30
306
Vegetables
76
93
Sugar & Sweeteners
197
68
Milk
214
150
Fruits
89
151
Oilcrops
61
142
Starchy Roots
60
18
Pulses
138
32
Animal Fats
91
96
Alcoholic Beverages
19

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

View full diet profiles:

China Diet ProfileIndia Diet Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a higher calorie supply, China or India?

China has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,514 vs 2,668 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, China or India?

China has higher protein supply (131.0 vs 74.6 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between China and India?

The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Meat: China 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.