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Daily protein supply of animal origin vs. plant origin, 2013

Daily supply of protein from animal-based vs. plant-based products, measured as the average supply in grams per person per day. Protein of animal origin includes
protein supplied in the form of all meat commodities, eggs and dairy products, and fish & seafood. Countries which lie above the grey line source a higher proportion of
protein supply from animal-based than plant-based foods.

Daily protein supply of plant origin (per person per day)0 g20 g40 g60 g80 g100 gDailyproteinsupplyofanimalorigin(perpersonperday)ChinaChinaIndiaIndiaUnited StatesUnited StatesNigeriaNigeriaEgyptEgyptIranIranTurkeyTurkeyColombiaColombiaEcuadorEcuadorAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth AmericaNo data

Source: UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)