Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply, 1909-2010

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Resource Materials

The data presented in these tables are invaluable for monitoring the potential of the food supply to meet nutritional needs; for examining relationships between food supply nutrients and health; and for examining dietary trends of Americans. Additionally, food supply nutrient estimates reflect federal enrichment and fortification standards and technological advances in the food industry and contribute to the federal dietary guidance system. As such, these data are of interest to agricultural policymakers, economists, nutrition researchers, and nutrition and public health educators.

Tables for Nutrients per Capita per Day Available in the Food Supply and Percentage of Nutrients from Major Food Groups from 1909-2010

Calorie-Yielding (kilocalories) Nutrients

Food calories and macronutrients per capita per day (.xls)
Food calories contributed from major food groups (.xls)

Macronutrients and Related Dietary Components

Carbohydrates contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Fiber contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Protein contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Fatty acids per capita per day (.xls)
Fat contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Monounsaturated fatty acids contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Polyunsaturated fatty acids contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Saturated fatty acids contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Cholesterol contributed from major food groups (.xls)

Micronutrients – Vitamins

Vitamins per capita per day (.xls)
Vitamin A (RAE) contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Carotenes contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Thiamin contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Riboflavin contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Niacin contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Vitamin B6 contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Folate (DFE) contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Vitamin B12 contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Vitamin C contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Vitamin E contributed from major food groups (.xls)

Micronutrients – Minerals

Minerals per capita per day (.xls)
Calcium contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Copper contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Iron contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Magnesium contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Phosphorus contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Potassium contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Selenium contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Sodium contributed from major food groups (.xls)
Zinc contributed from major food groups (.xls)