@data_in_motion: The United States just reclaimed the crown at 3947 kcal per person per day—but Ireland is breathing down its neck at 3921. Over 62 years, the leaderboard has been completely rewritten. 🏆 FINAL RANKING 1. United States — 3947 kcal 2. Ireland — 3921 kcal 3. Turkey — 3892 kcal 4. Serbia — 3879 kcal 5. Austria — 3756 kcal 6. Israel — 3754 kcal 7. Italy — 3753 kcal 8. Denmark — 3734 kcal 9. Poland — 3730 kcal 10. Saudi Arabia — 3660 kcal 11. Romania — 3649 kcal 12. Canada — 3590 kcal In 1961, Jordan dominated with 4064 kcal. Then Saudi Arabia's oil wealth powered it to the top in 1978, holding the lead for 24 years. The US surged past in 2002, held it six years, then lost it to Austria, which kept the top spot for seven years. By 2015, Ireland—a country of 5 million—had claimed the number one spot. Today, the top three are separated by just 55 calories: the US, Ireland, and Turkey form an incredibly tight cluster. But here's the crucial detail: this is food *supply*, not actual intake. These numbers include everything that reaches retail—including waste. So the leaders aren't just eating more; they're throwing away more too. The shifts tell a story of globalization, economic power, and changing food systems: • 1961: Jordan leads with 4064 kcal • 1978: Saudi Arabia passes Poland • 2002: United States overtakes Saudi Arabia • 2008: Austria takes the top spot and holds it seven years • 2015: Ireland takes the lead • 2023: US returns to 1 at 3947 kcal Where does your country rank? And does your country's position match what you'd have guessed? #FoodSupply #CalorieIntake #FAOData #NutritionMetrics #DietaryTrends Source: FAO via Our World in Data — food supply (kcal per person per day)

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