TABLE 3.
Sources of staple crop protein intake in Latin America, by region1
| Region | Total protein intake (g/capita/d) | Plant protein intake (g/capita/d) | Staple crop | Staple protein intake (g/capita/d) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 67.93 | 38.99 | Rice and products Wheat and products Pulses and products Maize and products Potatoes and products |
9.74 9.45 6.79 3.89 0.39 |
24.98 24.24 17.41 9.98 1.00 |
| Central America | 85.95 | 45.49 | Maize and products Wheat and products Pulses and products Rice and products Potatoes and products |
23.65 6.68 5.84 2.24 0.57 |
51.99 14.68 12.84 4.92 1.25 |
| South America | 89.85 | 38.69 | Wheat and products Pulses and products Rice and products Maize and products Potatoes and products |
12.10 6.07 5.29 5.28 2.06 |
31.27 15.69 13.67 13.65 5.32 |
1
Adapted from the FAO 2020 Food Balance Sheet [48].