10 Countries That Consume The Most Calories

7 JULY, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Irish people are known to consume 3,885 kcal per person each day. The country has a carbohydrate-heavy diet. Most of their calories are from meat, baked goods, dairy.

1. ireland

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Americans do like their junk food including hamburgers, pizzas ana hot dogs. They enjoy desserts and milkshakes as well. In the US, a person consumes 3,782 kcal a day.

2. usa

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Belgians consume 3,769 calories per person each day. Their calorie intake is high because they consume meat, and love baked goods such as Belgian waffles.

3. belgium 

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In Turkey, people eat a lot of non-vegetarian food such as lamb. They also enjoy their dessert - Baklava. Turkish people consume 3,711 kcal per person each day.

4. turkey

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Austrian cuisine includes baked goods for breakfast, and the most popular meats there are beef, pork, chicken, turkey, geese. Austrians take in 3,695 calories per person per day.

5. austria

The staple food of Icelanders includes fish, lamb and Icelandic skyr (a type of yogurt). Icelanders consume 3,654 calories per person each day.

6. iceland

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A Romanian consumes 3,581 kcal a day. Romanian cuisine is rich in meat - pork and beef. Cheese and sweet bread called cozonac is something Romanians enjoy eating too.

7. romania

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Canadians consume 3,566 calories per person each day. Canadians eat food that is based on bread and meat, and love their maple syrup on pancakes.

8. Canada

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German recipes are heavy on bread, potatoes, meat like pork and vegetables like cabbage and kale. Germans consume 3,554 kcal per person each day.

9. germany

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A Polish person eats 3,537 calories per person each day. Polish food is rich in meat, especially pork, chicken and game. They are also big on vegetables, spices, herbs and mushrooms.

10. poland

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Indians love their food and traditional desserts. India's diverse food palate is rich in meat, vegetables and bread. Indians consume 2,533 calories a day.

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