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France vs Italy

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

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

Calories
3,490
France
vs
3,753
Italy
kcal/cap/day
Protein
116
France
vs
117
Italy
g/cap/day
Fat
149
France
vs
161
Italy
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

Francekcal/capita/dayItaly
908
Cereals
1072
364
Vegetable Oils
722
403
Milk
418
341
Sugar & Sweeteners
388
362
Meat
304
325
Animal Fats
151
232
Alcoholic Beverages
137
119
Fruits
144
93
Starchy Roots
82
76
Vegetables
60
51
Fish & Seafood
52
34
Tree Nuts
60

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a higher calorie supply, France or Italy?

Italy has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,490 vs 3,753 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, France or Italy?

Italy has higher protein supply (116.0 vs 116.6 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between France and Italy?

The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Vegetable Oils: Italy 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.