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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

Calories
3,947
United States
vs
3,514
China
kcal/cap/day
Protein
123
United States
vs
131
China
g/cap/day
Fat
184
United States
vs
101
China
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

United Stateskcal/capita/dayChina
848
Cereals
1595
783
Vegetable Oils
240
490
Meat
420
569
Sugar & Sweeteners
93
392
Milk
68
78
Vegetables
306
148
Fruits
150
103
Starchy Roots
142
137
Alcoholic Beverages
96
70
Oilcrops
151
130
Animal Fats
32
54
Eggs
83

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

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.