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India vs Thailand

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

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

Calories
2,668
India
vs
2,855
Thailand
kcal/cap/day
Protein
75
India
vs
69
Thailand
g/cap/day
Fat
66
India
vs
57
Thailand
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

Indiakcal/capita/dayThailand
1360
Cereals
1411
197
Sugar & Sweeteners
435
236
Vegetable Oils
214
214
Milk
48
89
Fruits
96
138
Pulses
24
30
Meat
128
19
Alcoholic Beverages
125
91
Animal Fats
26
76
Vegetables
36
61
Oilcrops
38
60
Starchy Roots
37

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Thailand has a higher daily food supply per capita (2,668 vs 2,855 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, India or Thailand?

India has higher protein supply (74.6 vs 68.6 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between India and Thailand?

The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Sugar & Sweeteners: Thailand 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.