The given pie charts illustrate global average consumption of 5 types of food with a comparison to specific countries, China and India in the year 2008.
Overall, it can be clearly seen that the Processed food accounted for the largest proportion of consumption both in the world and in two countries. Likewise, Vegetables and fruits category made up the second-largest share, although in India it occupied the third place, following Animal food.
Predominant sector in India and globally was Processed food which accounted for 39% and 41%, respectively, meanwhile in China it made up only 34%. Moreover, Fruits and vegetables comprised significant shares both in the world and in China, at 29% in the former and 32% in the latter, in contrast with India, where this sector occupied 23%.
Another notable proportion accounted for Animal food at 26% in the world and 27% in India which was double than that of China that consisted of 15%. On the contrary, the smallest share of Consumption in the world and India was occupied by Nuts and seeds at 4% and 11%, meanwhile in China it consisted of 19%, making it the third largest category and overtaking Animal food.