The three pie charts represent the percentages in three different types of nutrients (sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar) in typical meals consumed in the USA, that have the potential to cause harm if consumed in large quantities.
Overall, dinner account for the largest share of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks have the most added sugar. Breakfast has the lowest proportion for all three nutrients.
In sodium, dinner accounts for the biggest contribution at 43%, followed by lunch with 29%, while both breakfast and snacks make up only 14% each. A similar trend can be seen for saturated fat. Again, dinner has the highest percentage at 37%, and lunch follows with 26%. Breakfast and snacks contribute 16% and 21% respectively.
However, a different pattern can be seen for added sugar. Snacks are the main contributor, making up 42% of the total. Dinner contributes 23%, while lunch accounts for 19% of the chart. Breakfast has the smallest proportion of added sugar, at 16%.
