Tag: Popular vegetables

With Africa producing more than half of the world's cassava, this starchy root vegetable is a strong contender for the most popular vegetable in Africa. However, a definitive answer is complex due to the continent's diverse climate, indigenous crops, and regional dietary habits. This deep dive explores the top contenders, including indigenous greens and globally recognized staples, to uncover Africa's most consumed vegetable.

According to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), with approximately 182 million tonnes produced globally in 2017, the tomato is the world's most consumed vegetable. Often mistaken for a fruit, its widespread use and processing into products like sauce and ketchup cement its top spot in global dietary patterns.

According to USDA data, Americans consistently fall short of recommended vegetable intake, and a significant portion of what they do consume comes from just two sources: potatoes and tomatoes. This article will delve into what vegetables do Americans eat the most of, exploring the statistics and trends behind this dietary reality.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consume more pounds of potatoes per capita than any other single vegetable. This consistent dominance firmly establishes the potato as what is the #1 consumed vegetable in the US, a title it has held for many years.