Category: Food consumption

According to a 2023 study published in *Nutrients*, the average American aged two and older consumes 42.2 grams (or 1.5 ounces) of beef per day. This figure, however, can be misleading, as it is heavily skewed by a small group of Americans who consume a disproportionately large amount of red meat.

According to USDA data, the availability of chicken has more than doubled since 1980, making poultry the most consumed meat in the US today. This article delves into the reasons behind chicken's rise in popularity, comparing it to beef and pork consumption trends.

According to data from 2021, China ranked highest in total apple consumption, with 35,932 kilotonnes consumed. However, this figure tells only part of the story, as population size heavily influences total volume, making per capita consumption a more nuanced measure of a country's love for the fruit.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), three crops—rice, wheat, and maize—supply over 90% of the world's food energy intake, with rice feeding nearly half the planet. But what's the most commonly eaten food in the world on an individual basis? The answer is a staple grain that fuels billions of people across diverse cultures.

According to recent data, Japanese people consume between 330 and 340 eggs per person each year, placing the nation among the world's top egg-eating countries. This high consumption is deeply rooted in the country's culinary traditions and rigorous food safety standards.

The global population consumes an average of approximately 2,800 calories per person per day, but understanding how much food is eaten every day in the world requires looking beyond simple calorie counts to examine the billions of tons of produce, complex distribution, and significant regional differences.