United States vs China
Side-by-side comparison of national food supply and diet composition.
Data: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023) · Supply = production + imports − exports − waste
Food Group Breakdown
Comparison of food supply composition by FAO food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023).
Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has a higher calorie supply, United States or China?
United States has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,947 vs 3,514 kcal/capita/day in 2023).
Which country consumes more protein, United States or China?
China has higher protein supply (123.1 vs 131.0 g/capita/day).
What are the main dietary differences between United States and China?
The two countries differ significantly in food group composition. The biggest difference is in Cereals: 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.