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Water requirement per gram of protein

Global average water footprint of food production per gram of protein, which includes water requirements across its full supply chain and the quantity of freshwater
pollution as a result of production.

0 litres20 litres40 litres60 litres80 litres100 litresBeef112 litresSheep/goat meat63 litresPigmeat57 litresChicken meat34 litresStarchy roots31 litresMilk31 litresEggs29 litresCereals21 litresPulses19 litres