The Disparity in Protein Sources: Meat Consumption in Asia-Africa versus Europe-America

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Erlina Fury Santika 10/09/2024 18:16 WIB

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Based on data processed by Our World in Data, Asian and African countries consume more plant-based protein than animal protein or meat, contrasting with the intake in European, American, and Oceanian

Global Per Capita Protein Source Proportions by Region (2021)*

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Global Per Capita Protein Source Proportions by Region (2021)*

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Based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Our World in Data, there are differences in the sources of protein consumed by people in various regions of the world.

The protein sources considered include plant-based proteins, fish and seafood, meat, eggs, and milk. Our World in Data explains that these protein sources are measured based on the average protein supply in grams per capita per day in 2021.

In Africa, the majority of protein sources are plant-based (77.22%), such as tempeh and tofu. Meat accounts for only 12.07%; fish and seafood, 4.25%; eggs, 1.08%; and milk, 5.38%.

A similar pattern is observed in Asia. Plant-based proteins constitute the largest source (65.16%), followed by meat (15.67%), fish (7.39%), eggs (3.96%), and milk (7.82%).

Both regions have a higher proportion of plant-based protein sources. This contrasts with South America, Europe, Oceania, and North America, where meat constitutes a larger proportion of protein sources.

In South America, plant-based protein per capita is 41.37%; meat, 38.96%; fish, 2.87%; eggs, 4.17%; and milk, 12.63%.

Europe has the following per capita protein sources: plant-based, 40.42%; meat, 29.48%; fish, 5.5%; eggs, 3.87%; and milk, 20.72%.

Oceania's per capita protein sources are: plant-based, 39.51%; meat, 38.83%; fish, 6.09%; eggs, 2.13%; and milk, 13.44%.

Finally, North America has the following per capita protein sources: plant-based, 37.25%; meat, 38.38%; fish, 3.88%; eggs, 4.5%; and milk, 15.99%. The global average is shown in the graph.

Citing *Visual Capitalist*, protein plays a crucial role in building and maintaining every cell in the body.

The above proportions reflect the distribution of daily protein intake across regions. However, *Visual Capitalist*, which also published these findings, notes that these figures differ from the actual amount of protein consumed per person, which is usually measured in grams.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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