1. Wheat
Wheat
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 18.5%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 544 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 766 million tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: China, India, Russia, USA, France
Nutritional composition: ~ 71% carbohydrates, 13% water, 13% protein, 1.5% fat
Popular Wheat-based dishes:
Bread, Pasta/Noodles (various types), Pizza (various types), Pastry (various types), Cakes (various types), Pancakes (various types), Breakfast cereals (various types)
2. Rice
Rice
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 18.0%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 528 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 756 million tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam
Nutritional composition: ~ 82% carbohydrates, 10.5% water, 7% protein, less than 1% fat
Popular Rice-based dishes:
Basmati (type of aromatic rice), Boiled rice, Fried rice, Steamed rice, Sushi, Risotto, Paella, Rice pudding
3. Corn
Corn / Maize
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 5.3%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 156 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 1.2 billion tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: USA, China, Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine
Nutritional composition: ~ 74% carbohydrates, 10.5% water, 9.5% protein, 5% fat
Popular Corn-based dishes:
Corn (raw), Popcorn, Tortillas, Tacos, Nachos, Polenta, Cornbread
4. Pork
Pork / Pig Meat
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 4.1%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 123 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 121 million tonnes
Top 5 leading production countries: China, USA, Brazil, Russia, Vietnam
Nutritional composition: ~ 58% water, 28% fat, 13% protein, 0% carbohydrates
Popular Pork-based dishes:
Sausages (various types), Ham, Bacon, Lard, Pork chops, Pig roast, Pork tenderloin, Schweinshaxe, Vindaloo
5. Potatoes
Potatoes
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 2.1%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 62 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 368 million tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: China, India, Russia, Ukraine, USA
Nutritional composition: ~ 79% water, 17.5% carbohydrates, 2% protein, less than 1% fat
Popular Potato-based dishes:
Potatoes (cooked or raw), French fries, Chips, Gratin, Gnocchi, Kopytka, Poutine, Mashed potato, Hash browns
6. Poultry Meat
Poultry / Bird Meat
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 2.0%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 61 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 128 million tonnes
Top 5 leading production countries: USA, China, Brazil, Russia, India
Nutritional composition: Depends on the type of poultry.
Nutritional composition of chicken (most commonly consumed poultry meat):
~ 64% water, 24% protein, 12% fat, 0% carbohydrates
Popular Poultry-based dishes:
Fried chicken, Chicken nuggets, Chicken wings, Chicken tikka masala, Roast chicken, Roast goose, Roast turkey, Peking duck, Foie gras
7. Cassava
Cassava / Manioc
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 1.3%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 39 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 278 million tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: Nigeria, Thailand, DR Congo, Brazil, Indonesia
Nutritional composition: ~ 60% water, 38% carbohydrates, 1.5% protein, less than 1% fat
Popular Cassava-based dishes:
Cooked cassava, Deep-fried cassava, Capioca, Piutu, Farofa, Cassava cake, Kabkab, Banh khoai mi
8. Beef
Beef / Bovine/Cattle Meat
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 1.3%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 39 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 342 million tonnes
Top 5 leading production countries: USA, China, Brazil, India, Argentina
Nutritional composition: ~ 58% water, 26% protein, 15% fat, 0% carbohydrates
Popular Beef-based dishes:
Steaks (various types), Hamburgers (various types), Goulash, Meatloaf, Rouladen, Rinderbraten, Picadillo, Beef tenderloin, Flaki, Pho
9. Eggs
Eggs
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 1.2%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 38 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 82 million tonnes
Top 5 leading production countries: China, USA, Indonesia, India, Mexico
Nutritional composition: ~ 76% water, 12.5% protein, 9.5% fat, 1% carbohydrates
Popular Egg-based dishes:
Boiled egg, Fried egg, Scrambled eggs, Omelette, Carbonara, Pancakes (various types), Cakes (various types)
10. Sorghum
Sorghum
Share of total global human calorie intake: ~ 1.0%
Average calorie supply per day around the world: 30 kcal/day
Annual global production: ~ 62 million tonnes
(includes production for non-food purposes)
Top 5 leading production countries: USA, Nigeria, China, Ethiopia, Sudan
Nutritional composition: ~ 72% carbohydrates, 12.5% water, 10.5% protein, 3.5% fat
Popular Sorghum-based dishes:
Cooked sorghum, Jowar bhakri, Jolada rotti, Droo, Sorghum Pilaf, Maltabella
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