{"id":10067,"date":"2023-05-25T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T10:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=10067"},"modified":"2023-06-01T12:56:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T12:56:24","slug":"most-eaten-food-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/most-eaten-food-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Most Eaten Food In The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ah, food. <\/em>It is so much more than just something we need to consume to survive. <em>Sure, it\u2019s that too. <\/em>But food provides comfort, food can contain love, and some food items we could simply eat over and over again for the rest of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Top-Ten-Most-Eaten-Food-In-The-World.jpg\" alt=\"Top Ten Most Eaten Food In The World\" class=\"wp-image-10089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Top-Ten-Most-Eaten-Food-In-The-World.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Top-Ten-Most-Eaten-Food-In-The-World-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Top-Ten-Most-Eaten-Food-In-The-World-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Top-Ten-Most-Eaten-Food-In-The-World-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Not really, we need plenty of food groups to maintain our health, but, hey, we can dream of neverending mac and cheese, or chocolate cake, or chips, or whatever you prefer.&nbsp;<\/em>But have you ever wondered what food is most commonly consumed across the world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it\u2019s pretty interesting to think about the top <em>ten <\/em>most commonly eaten foods considering there are apparently 7,500 different food products in just the United States alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take every other country into consideration too, and that\u2019s a <em>whole lot <\/em>of food products.&nbsp;So, what makes the cut? Which ten food items are officially ranked as the most eaten across the globe? Find out in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Rice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=348254983683602734\" height=\"619\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not come as that much of a surprise to learn that rice takes the top spot in this list, after all, it is one of the most common food items across the whole of Asia. <em>And Asia is the world\u2019s largest continent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the population of this continent consumes, on average, around <em>300 pounds <\/em>of rice each and every year. <em>Now that\u2019s a whole lot of rice.&nbsp;<\/em>It definitely helps that rice is a particularly easy crop to grow which then aids to make it more readily available to the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And fun fact, rice is actually grown on every continent other than Antarctica.&nbsp;It is also estimated that a whopping 3.5 <em>billion <\/em>people consume the stuff across the globe. So, essentially half of the world is munching down on rice, making it a pretty popular food item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=723109283937060353\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you like your eggs in the morning? Sunny-side-up? Scrambled? Poached? Hard-boiled? With so many ways to prepare eggs, no wonder it scores second place on the most commonly eaten food across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And let\u2019s face it, have you ever been somewhere where you <\/em><strong><em>couldn\u2019t <\/em><\/strong><em>get eggs? No, us neither.&nbsp;<\/em>The sheer production size of eggs is so vast that actually calculating the exact number is undoubtedly impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, though, it is believed that the number could be somewhere around the million metric tonnes or <em>trillion-eggs <\/em>mark. <em>Counting all those eggs would not be a fun job.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=1120551951014502661\" height=\"550\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the third spot, we have the world&#8217;s most commonly consumed meat chicken. It\u2019s likely that this white meat is so popular, not for its taste though it is delicious, but because it is a much easier and cheaper option than other meats on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps that chicken is a much healthier option than many other varieties of meat, especially in comparison to red meat. Not only this, but it is an excellent source of that much-needed protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken is also incredibly adaptable and can create many different meals from curries to soups to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/burritos-vs-chimichanga-vs-enchiladas\/\">enchiladas<\/a>, and more, there\u2019s no end to the variety of meals you can create with this versatile meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Pasta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=2533343532166082\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pasta is a hearty delicious dish that everyone can enjoy. And that statement is evident since an Oxfam global survey found that pasta was voted the world\u2019s most popular dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originating from Italy, this quick and easy meal seems to have won the hearts of many across the globe.&nbsp;<em>And it\u2019s not hard to see why. <\/em>This versatile and filling meal, contrary to popular belief, has actually been around for a <em>really long time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we\u2019re talking traced-back-to-5000-B.C really long time. So, there\u2019s been <em>ample <\/em>opportunity for individuals to discover their love for the stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, keep in mind the next time you opt for a creamy carbonara or a scrumptious spaghetti bolognese that you\u2019re chowing down on the 4th most commonly consumed food across the planet, <em>pretty cool really!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Bread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=604960162467856489\" height=\"637\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Did you know that the English <em>adore <\/em>a good sandwich? In fact, they eat them so often that around <em>12 billion <\/em>of them are eaten each year. <em>That\u2019s a whopping 389 sandwiches a second.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, knowing this fact, it probably comes as no surprise that bread, the main sandwich component, has made its way onto the top ten most commonly eaten food list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not only the United Kingdom that seems to hold bread close to their hearts, Germany is the largest consumer of bread worldwide and has <em>1300 <\/em>different ways to prepare the stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can you imagine how many slices of bread they&#8217;re getting through if they beat the UK in terms of consumption?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6<strong>. Potatoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=91268329929598877\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a single food item that can be transformed into an abundance of other things, then potatoes should be your go-to option. There\u2019s mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, boiled potatoes, fries, chips, and the list just goes on, and on, and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And according to the USDA Economic Research Service survey, it is actually the most commonly produced and consumed vegetable across the globe. <em>We all love those tasty \u2018tatoes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their extensive self-life, a multitude of preparation methods, and an expansive range of varieties (<em>estimated to be over 4000<\/em>) no wonder over a billion of Earth&#8217;s inhabitants enjoy tucking into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Pizza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=98375573101476832\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let\u2019s face it\u2026who doesn\u2019t love pizza? <\/em>Italians must know a thing or two about producing delectable dishes considering their two most renowned meals have been featured on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, another fun fact for you, it is believed that 13% of all Americans eat pizza daily and on average a whopping 350 slices of the stuff are guzzled down in the States each and every second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since pizza is beloved by adults and children alike, it probably makes a lot of sense that it has made its way onto this list.&nbsp;But now for the controversial question &#8211; should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/how-long-do-pineapples-last\/\">pineapple<\/a> go on pizza? <\/em>We\u2019re team yes! How about you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Apples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=601230619019435440\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. <em>And it seems we\u2019ve heard this advice since apples have made their way to the top ten most commonly consumed food list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you learn that apples are actually one of the Earth\u2019s oldest cultivated fruits, it makes a lot more sense that you\u2019ll find it on the number 8 spot. There are also <em>plenty <\/em>of apple varieties to choose from &#8211; 7500 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples are a common snack choice too, due to their many healthy and nutritious advantages. <em>That doctor&#8217;s saying doesn\u2019t come from nowhere.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples <em>can<\/em> help to lower the risk of several health conditions including heart disease and cancer. Not only this but they also aid weight loss, as well as gut and brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=554927985347958040\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works wonders for colds, warms the cockles of your soul on a cold winter&#8217;s night, and is a great way to incorporate some of your five-a-day into a meal, so it makes sense that soup is one of the most consumed foods across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also incredibly tasty, quick and convenient, and comes in many forms and flavors. From broths to stews, to goulash to canned, there\u2019s no end to the forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then don\u2019t even get us started on the flavors, mushroom, chicken, leek, beef, parsnip, you name it, you can probably find it in soup form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Americans apparently eat as much as <em>10 billion <\/em>bowls of the stuff each and every year. The favorite variety being none other than chicken noodle\u2026<em>yum.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Ice Cream<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=110690103334041851\" height=\"660\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Ice cream is a dessert that adults and children alike can\u2019t help but love. <em>And there\u2019s nothing better than a cooling ice cream cone on a hot summer&#8217;s day, right?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with so many different flavors to choose from, you\u2019ll always be able to find some form of ice cream that suits your tastes. <em>Be it chocolate chip, cookie dough, hot fudge, or good old vanilla.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it&#8217;s actually estimated that the planet consumes over <em>15 billion <\/em>liters of the creamy and delicious dessert each and every year. <em>Now, that\u2019s a lot of ice cream.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also believed that 98% of all American freezers contain some form of ice cream at all times. <em>No wonder it\u2019s made its way onto this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World Famous Food By Country<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so now that we know about what the <em>planet <\/em>eats the most, let\u2019s take a look at what are some of the individual countries&#8217; most renowned dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>USA<\/strong> &#8211; Cheeseburger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UK<\/strong> &#8211; Fish &amp; Chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thailand<\/strong> &#8211; Tom Yum Kung<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> &#8211; Tacos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India<\/strong> &#8211; Curry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italy<\/strong> &#8211; Pizza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greece<\/strong> &#8211; Greek Salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germany<\/strong> &#8211; Pretzels\/Sausage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong> &#8211; Sushi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China<\/strong> &#8211; Dumplings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain<\/strong> &#8211; Jamon\/Paella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Russia<\/strong> &#8211; Pancakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France<\/strong> &#8211; Croissant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indonesia<\/strong> &#8211; Nasi Goreng<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it. You now know the most commonly consumed food items across the world &#8211; <em>along with a ton of fun facts about just how much is consumed too. <\/em>We\u2019re there any items on this list that surprised you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or any that you thought should have made the list but didn\u2019t? <em>We were pretty surprised not to see chocolate make an appearance!&nbsp;<\/em>If there\u2019s anything on this list that you <em>haven\u2019t <\/em>tried yet, we definitely recommend giving it a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our beautiful world blesses us with so many varying cuisines and cultures and exploring them all in a respectful manner is something that everyone should indulge in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and one last parting fun fact for you &#8211; out of all the globalized cuisines across the globe it is none other than Chinese food that takes the top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we can definitely see the appeal, after all, it is one of the most delicious takeout options available &#8211; <em>we\u2019ll take some sweet and sour chicken and some egg-fried rice to go, please!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685004186294\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What Is America\u2019s Most Eaten Food?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">America\u2019s most consumed food item is actually listed entry #6. <em>Yep, potatoes. <\/em>According to YouGov\u2019s market research, there was a pretty close tie between two varieties of the food; fries and mashed potatoes. Both earned a respectable 84% score.<br\/><br\/>But regardless of whether you\u2019re team smooth and creamy or team crunchy and crispy, the thing that remains apparent is that the United States <em>adores <\/em>a tasty potato.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685004202565\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Rice The World&#8217;s Most Eaten Food?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rice ranked #1 on the most commonly consumed foods list. It is believed that over half of the world\u2019s population consumes rice as a staple dish and is one of the most common food items across the biggest continent Asia, along with Latin America and areas of South Africa too.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685004212792\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What Is The World&#8217;s Most Popular Drink?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Water is actually the most popular beverage drunk across the world. Which considering we need water to survive is probably not all that surprising. However, over 97% of the water on Earth is not actually drinkable!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685004221604\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What Is The World&#8217;s Second Most Popular Drink?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Coming in second after water, tea is the most widely consumed drink across the world. And in fact, it is estimated that a whopping <em>three billion <\/em>cups of tea are consumed each and every day.<br\/><br\/>And despite what you might actually think, it is not the United Kingdom that comes in as the country&#8217;s top tea drinkers &#8211; <em>it is actually Turkey with the UK coming second, and then Iran followed by Russia and then Morocco.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 10 Most Popular Foods In The World\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mVHwfm4Ysvk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, food. 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