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United States vs India

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
2,668
India
kcal/cap/day
Protein
123
United States
vs
75
India
g/cap/day
Fat
184
United States
vs
66
India
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

United Stateskcal/capita/dayIndia
848
Cereals
1360
783
Vegetable Oils
236
569
Sugar & Sweeteners
197
392
Milk
214
490
Meat
30
148
Fruits
89
130
Animal Fats
91
35
Pulses
138
103
Starchy Roots
60
137
Alcoholic Beverages
19
78
Vegetables
76
70
Oilcrops
61

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a higher calorie supply, United States or India?

United States has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,947 vs 2,668 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, United States or India?

United States has higher protein supply (123.1 vs 74.6 g/capita/day).

What are the main dietary differences between United States and India?

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