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Global percentage of wasted food by category 2015

Share of food wasted globally in 2015, by food category

The data describes the percentage of food wasted worldwide in 2015, broken down by food category. In that year, some 46.2% potatoes, beets, radishes and carrots were thrown out every year globally.

Potatoes, beets, radishes and carrots	46.2
Fruits and vegetables	45.7
Tuna, salmon, shrimp and other seafood	34.7
Cereal, bread and rice	29.1
Lentils, green peas, chickpeas and seeds	22.1
Chicken, beef and pork	21.5
Milk, yogurt and cheese	17.1

Global percentage of wasted food by category 2015

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