The three pie charts illustrate the average percentage of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugar consumed in meals throughout the day in the USA. Overconsumption of these nutrients is considered unhealthy.
Overall, sodium and saturated fats are most commonly consumed during dinner, while added sugar is most prevalent in snacks. In contrast, breakfast consistently contains the lowest proportion of all three nutrients.
In terms of sodium, dinner contributes the largest share at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Both breakfast and snacks account for 14% each, showing equal but relatively minor proportions.
A similar trend is observed for saturated fats, with dinner again making up the highest amount at 37%, and lunch slightly lower at 26%. Snacks account for 21%, while breakfast contributes the least at 16%.
When it comes to added sugar, the highest proportion is found in snacks, which make up 42% of total intake. Lunch and breakfast follow with 19% and 16% respectively. Dinner, in this case, contributes only 20%, making it the lowest among the three main meals for sugar consumption.
