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United States vs United Kingdom

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
3,435
United Kingdom
kcal/cap/day
Protein
123
United States
vs
110
United Kingdom
g/cap/day
Fat
184
United States
vs
144
United Kingdom
g/cap/day

Food Group Breakdown

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

United Stateskcal/capita/dayUnited Kingdom
848
Cereals
1021
783
Vegetable Oils
500
569
Sugar & Sweeteners
327
490
Meat
383
392
Milk
359
137
Alcoholic Beverages
136
148
Fruits
107
130
Animal Fats
123
103
Starchy Roots
121
78
Vegetables
73
70
Oilcrops
40
24
Stimulants
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 United Kingdom?

United States has a higher daily food supply per capita (3,947 vs 3,435 kcal/capita/day in 2023).

Which country consumes more protein, United States or United Kingdom?

United States has higher protein supply (123.1 vs 110.0 g/capita/day).

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

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.