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Italy vs Greece

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

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

Calories
3,753
Italy
vs
3,382
Greece
kcal/cap/day
Protein
117
Italy
vs
112
Greece
g/cap/day
Fat
161
Italy
vs
156
Greece
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

Italykcal/capita/dayGreece
1072
Cereals
853
722
Vegetable Oils
563
418
Milk
454
388
Sugar & Sweeteners
334
304
Meat
316
144
Fruits
159
151
Animal Fats
75
137
Alcoholic Beverages
73
82
Starchy Roots
93
25
Oilcrops
132
60
Tree Nuts
86
60
Vegetables
78

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Italy has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,753 vs 3,382 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, Italy or Greece?

Italy has higher protein supply (116.6 vs 112.0 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between Italy and Greece?

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