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United States vs Mexico

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
3,305
Mexico
kcal/cap/day
Protein
123
United States
vs
100
Mexico
g/cap/day
Fat
184
United States
vs
110
Mexico
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

United Stateskcal/capita/dayMexico
848
Cereals
1319
783
Vegetable Oils
377
569
Sugar & Sweeteners
406
490
Meat
358
392
Milk
202
148
Fruits
175
137
Alcoholic Beverages
81
130
Animal Fats
46
103
Starchy Roots
34
78
Vegetables
53
54
Eggs
75
35
Pulses
76

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

United States has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,947 vs 3,305 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, United States or Mexico?

United States has higher protein supply (123.1 vs 100.3 g/capita/day).

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

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