This statistic represents the distribution of food consumption across India in 2014-15, broken down by type. For instance, edible oil consumption amounted to about seven percent, while protein food held the largest share of food consumption during the measured time period.
Distribution of food consumption in India in 2014-15, by type
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Distribution of food consumption in India in 2014-15, by type
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India Food Forum. (January 19, 2016). Distribution of food consumption in India in 2014-15, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/673643/food-types-as-a-share-of-consumption-in-india/
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