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Worksheets: Total vegetables - Fresh and processed
Total fresh vegetables Total frozen vegetables
Fresh artichokes Frozen asparagus
Fresh asparagus Frozen snap beans
Fresh bell peppers Frozen broccoli
Fresh broccoli Frozen carrots
Fresh Brussels sprouts Frozen cauliflower
Fresh cabbage Frozen sweet corn
Fresh carrots Frozen green peas
Fresh cauliflower Frozen lima beans
Fresh celery Frozen potatoes
Fresh collard greens Frozen spinach
Fresh sweet corn Miscellaneous frozen vegetables
Fresh cucumbers
Fresh eggplant Total processed and dehydrated vegetables
Fresh escarole and endive Dehydrated onions
Fresh garlic Dehydrated potatoes
Fresh kale Potato chips and shoestring potatoes
Fresh head lettuce
Fresh Romaine and leaf lettuce Legumes
Fresh lima beans Dry peas and lentils
Fresh mushrooms Dry edible beans
Fresh mustard greens Dry black beans
Fresh okra Dry great northern beans
Fresh onions Dry lima beans
Fresh potatoes Dry navy beans
Fresh pumpkin Dry pinto beans
Fresh radishes Dry red kidney beans
Fresh snap beans Other dry beans
Fresh spinach
Fresh squash
Fresh sweetpotatoes
Fresh tomatoes
Fresh turnip greens
Total canned vegetables
Canned asparagus
Canned snap beans
Canned cabbage (sauerkraut)
Canned carrots
Canned sweet corn
Canned cucumbers (pickles)
Canned green peas
Canned mushrooms
Canned chile peppers
Canned potatoes
Canned tomatoes
Other canned vegetables
Fresh artichokes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food
Loss from
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available
consumer level uneaten food)
daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.65 7.0 0.61 19.3 0.49 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.063 0.001
1971 0.76 7.0 0.71 19.3 0.57 60.0 18.0 83 0.13 0.01 0.16 76.0 162.0 0.073 0.001
1972 0.68 7.0 0.63 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
1973 0.57 7.0 0.53 19.3 0.42 60.0 18.0 83 0.09 0.00 0.12 76.0 162.0 0.055 0.001
1974 0.66 7.0 0.61 19.3 0.49 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.063 0.001
1975 0.68 7.0 0.63 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
1976 0.72 7.0 0.67 19.3 0.54 60.0 18.0 83 0.12 0.01 0.15 76.0 162.0 0.069 0.001
1977 0.63 7.0 0.59 19.3 0.47 60.0 18.0 83 0.10 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.061 0.001
1978 0.46 7.0 0.42 19.3 0.34 60.0 18.0 83 0.08 0.00 0.09 76.0 162.0 0.044 0.001
1979 0.76 7.0 0.70 19.3 0.57 60.0 18.0 83 0.13 0.01 0.16 76.0 162.0 0.073 0.001
1980 0.68 7.0 0.63 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
1981 0.95 7.0 0.88 19.3 0.71 60.0 18.0 83 0.16 0.01 0.19 76.0 162.0 0.091 0.001
1982 0.98 7.0 0.91 19.3 0.74 60.0 18.0 83 0.16 0.01 0.20 76.0 162.0 0.095 0.001
1983 0.75 7.0 0.70 19.3 0.56 60.0 18.0 83 0.12 0.01 0.15 76.0 162.0 0.072 0.001
1984 0.91 7.0 0.85 19.3 0.68 60.0 18.0 83 0.15 0.01 0.19 76.0 162.0 0.088 0.001
1985 1.10 7.0 1.02 19.3 0.82 60.0 18.0 83 0.18 0.01 0.23 76.0 162.0 0.106 0.001
1986 0.85 7.0 0.79 19.3 0.64 60.0 18.0 83 0.14 0.01 0.17 76.0 162.0 0.082 0.001
1987 0.98 7.0 0.91 19.3 0.74 60.0 18.0 83 0.16 0.01 0.20 76.0 162.0 0.094 0.001
1988 0.99 7.0 0.92 19.3 0.74 60.0 18.0 83 0.16 0.01 0.20 76.0 162.0 0.095 0.001
1989 1.02 7.0 0.95 19.3 0.77 60.0 18.0 83 0.17 0.01 0.21 76.0 162.0 0.098 0.001
1990 0.86 7.0 0.80 19.3 0.65 60.0 18.0 83 0.14 0.01 0.18 76.0 162.0 0.083 0.001
1991 0.93 7.0 0.86 19.3 0.70 60.0 18.0 83 0.15 0.01 0.19 76.0 162.0 0.089 0.001
1992 0.84 7.0 0.78 19.3 0.63 60.0 18.0 83 0.14 0.01 0.17 76.0 162.0 0.081 0.001
1993 0.76 7.0 0.71 19.3 0.57 60.0 18.0 83 0.13 0.01 0.16 76.0 162.0 0.073 0.001
1994 0.96 7.0 0.90 19.3 0.72 60.0 18.0 83 0.16 0.01 0.20 76.0 162.0 0.093 0.001
1995 0.67 7.0 0.62 19.3 0.50 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
1996 0.64 7.0 0.60 19.3 0.48 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.062 0.001
1997 0.66 7.0 0.62 19.3 0.50 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.064 0.001
1998 0.61 7.0 0.57 19.3 0.46 60.0 18.0 83 0.10 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.059 0.001
1999 0.78 7.0 0.72 19.3 0.58 60.0 18.0 83 0.13 0.01 0.16 76.0 162.0 0.075 0.001
2000 0.70 7.0 0.65 19.3 0.52 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.01 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.067 0.001
2001 0.68 7.0 0.63 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
2002 0.63 7.0 0.59 19.3 0.48 60.0 18.0 83 0.10 0.00 0.13 76.0 162.0 0.061 0.001
2003 0.67 7.0 0.63 19.3 0.50 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.065 0.001
2004 0.51 7.0 0.48 19.3 0.38 60.0 18.0 83 0.08 0.00 0.10 76.0 162.0 0.049 0.001
2005 0.55 7.0 0.51 19.3 0.41 60.0 18.0 83 0.09 0.00 0.11 76.0 162.0 0.053 0.001
2006 0.76 7.0 0.71 19.3 0.57 60.0 18.0 83 0.13 0.01 0.16 76.0 162.0 0.073 0.001
2007 0.68 7.0 0.64 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.066 0.001
2008 0.73 7.0 0.68 19.3 0.55 60.0 18.0 83 0.12 0.01 0.15 76.0 162.0 0.071 0.001
2009 0.69 7.0 0.64 19.3 0.51 60.0 18.0 83 0.11 0.00 0.14 76.0 162.0 0.066 0.001
2010 0.56 7.0 0.52 19.3 0.42 60.0 18.0 83 0.09 0.00 0.12 76.0 162.0 0.054 0.001
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh asparagus: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level Food
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available
consumer level uneaten food)
daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.44 9.0 0.40 9.4 0.36 47.0 18.0 71 0.13 0.01 0.16 27.0 134.0 0.032 0.001
1971 0.38 9.0 0.34 9.4 0.31 47.0 18.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 27.0 134.0 0.027 0.001
1972 0.40 9.0 0.37 9.4 0.33 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.14 27.0 134.0 0.029 0.001
1973 0.40 9.0 0.36 9.4 0.33 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.14 27.0 134.0 0.029 0.001
1974 0.39 9.0 0.35 9.4 0.32 47.0 18.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 27.0 134.0 0.028 0.001
1975 0.41 9.0 0.37 9.4 0.34 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.15 27.0 134.0 0.030 0.001
1976 0.43 9.0 0.39 9.4 0.36 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.15 27.0 134.0 0.031 0.001
1977 0.34 9.0 0.31 9.4 0.28 47.0 18.0 71 0.10 0.00 0.12 27.0 134.0 0.024 0.001
1978 0.29 9.0 0.26 9.4 0.24 47.0 18.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.10 27.0 134.0 0.021 0.001
1979 0.25 9.0 0.23 9.4 0.21 47.0 18.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 27.0 134.0 0.018 0.001
1980 0.29 9.0 0.27 9.4 0.24 47.0 18.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.11 27.0 134.0 0.021 0.001
1981 0.31 9.0 0.28 9.4 0.26 47.0 18.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 27.0 134.0 0.022 0.001
1982 0.38 9.0 0.34 9.4 0.31 47.0 18.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 27.0 134.0 0.027 0.001
1983 0.43 9.0 0.39 9.4 0.36 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.15 27.0 134.0 0.031 0.001
1984 0.41 9.0 0.37 9.4 0.33 47.0 18.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.15 27.0 134.0 0.029 0.001
1985 0.47 9.0 0.42 9.4 0.38 47.0 18.0 71 0.13 0.01 0.17 27.0 134.0 0.034 0.001
1986 0.60 9.0 0.55 9.4 0.50 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.22 27.0 134.0 0.044 0.002
1987 0.57 9.0 0.52 9.4 0.47 47.0 18.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 27.0 134.0 0.041 0.002
1988 0.58 9.0 0.53 9.4 0.48 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 27.0 134.0 0.042 0.002
1989 0.57 9.0 0.52 9.4 0.47 47.0 18.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 27.0 134.0 0.041 0.002
1990 0.59 9.0 0.53 9.4 0.48 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 27.0 134.0 0.042 0.002
1991 0.60 9.0 0.55 9.4 0.49 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.22 27.0 134.0 0.043 0.002
1992 0.60 9.0 0.54 9.4 0.49 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 27.0 134.0 0.043 0.002
1993 0.57 9.0 0.52 9.4 0.47 47.0 18.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 27.0 134.0 0.041 0.002
1994 0.56 9.0 0.51 9.4 0.46 47.0 18.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 27.0 134.0 0.040 0.001
1995 0.56 9.0 0.51 9.4 0.46 47.0 18.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 27.0 134.0 0.040 0.001
1996 0.58 9.0 0.53 9.4 0.48 47.0 18.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 27.0 134.0 0.042 0.002
1997 0.66 9.0 0.60 9.4 0.54 47.0 18.0 71 0.19 0.01 0.24 27.0 134.0 0.048 0.002
1998 0.73 9.0 0.67 9.4 0.60 47.0 18.0 71 0.21 0.01 0.26 27.0 134.0 0.053 0.002
1999 0.89 9.0 0.81 9.4 0.74 47.0 18.0 71 0.26 0.01 0.32 27.0 134.0 0.065 0.002
2000 0.96 9.0 0.87 9.4 0.79 47.0 18.0 71 0.28 0.01 0.34 27.0 134.0 0.069 0.003
2001 0.92 9.0 0.84 9.4 0.76 47.0 18.0 71 0.27 0.01 0.33 27.0 134.0 0.066 0.002
2002 0.96 9.0 0.88 9.4 0.79 47.0 18.0 71 0.28 0.01 0.35 27.0 134.0 0.070 0.003
2003 1.04 9.0 0.95 9.4 0.86 47.0 18.0 71 0.30 0.01 0.37 27.0 134.0 0.075 0.003
2004 1.12 9.0 1.02 9.4 0.93 47.0 18.0 71 0.32 0.01 0.40 27.0 134.0 0.081 0.003
2005 1.12 9.0 1.02 9.4 0.92 47.0 18.0 71 0.32 0.01 0.40 27.0 134.0 0.081 0.003
2006 1.13 9.0 1.03 9.4 0.93 47.0 18.0 71 0.33 0.01 0.41 27.0 134.0 0.082 0.003
2007 1.16 9.0 1.06 9.4 0.96 47.0 18.0 71 0.33 0.01 0.42 27.0 134.0 0.084 0.003
2008 1.18 9.0 1.08 9.4 0.98 47.0 18.0 71 0.34 0.01 0.42 27.0 134.0 0.086 0.003
2009 1.29 9.0 1.18 9.4 1.07 47.0 18.0 71 0.37 0.02 0.46 27.0 134.0 0.093 0.003
2010 1.37 9.0 1.24 9.4 1.13 47.0 18.0 71 0.39 0.02 0.49 27.0 134.0 0.099 0.004
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
1
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita
calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
3
Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied
by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh bell peppers: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 2.16 8.0 1.99 7.8 1.84 18.0 39.0 64 0.79 0.03 0.98 30.0 149.0 0.197 0.007
1971 2.26 8.0 2.08 7.8 1.92 18.0 39.0 64 0.83 0.04 1.03 30.0 149.0 0.207 0.007
1972 2.40 8.0 2.21 7.8 2.04 18.0 39.0 64 0.88 0.04 1.09 30.0 149.0 0.219 0.007
1973 2.53 8.0 2.33 7.8 2.15 18.0 39.0 64 0.92 0.04 1.15 30.0 149.0 0.231 0.008
1974 2.72 8.0 2.51 7.8 2.31 18.0 39.0 64 0.99 0.04 1.24 30.0 149.0 0.249 0.008
1975 2.48 8.0 2.29 7.8 2.11 18.0 39.0 64 0.91 0.04 1.13 30.0 149.0 0.227 0.008
1976 2.67 8.0 2.45 7.8 2.26 18.0 39.0 64 0.97 0.04 1.21 30.0 149.0 0.243 0.008
1977 2.80 8.0 2.58 7.8 2.38 18.0 39.0 64 1.02 0.04 1.27 30.0 149.0 0.256 0.009
1978 2.77 8.0 2.54 7.8 2.35 18.0 39.0 64 1.01 0.04 1.25 30.0 149.0 0.253 0.008
1979 2.94 8.0 2.70 7.8 2.49 18.0 39.0 64 1.07 0.05 1.33 30.0 149.0 0.268 0.009
1980 2.89 8.0 2.65 7.8 2.45 18.0 39.0 64 1.05 0.05 1.31 30.0 149.0 0.263 0.009
1981 2.79 8.0 2.56 7.8 2.36 18.0 39.0 64 1.02 0.04 1.26 30.0 149.0 0.254 0.008
1982 2.97 8.0 2.73 7.8 2.52 18.0 39.0 64 1.08 0.05 1.35 30.0 149.0 0.271 0.009
1983 3.33 8.0 3.06 7.8 2.82 18.0 39.0 64 1.21 0.05 1.51 30.0 149.0 0.304 0.010
1984 3.62 8.0 3.33 7.8 3.08 18.0 39.0 64 1.32 0.06 1.64 30.0 149.0 0.331 0.011
1985 3.80 8.0 3.50 7.8 3.22 18.0 39.0 64 1.39 0.06 1.72 30.0 149.0 0.347 0.012
1986 3.97 8.0 3.65 7.8 3.36 18.0 39.0 64 1.45 0.06 1.80 30.0 149.0 0.362 0.012
1987 4.23 8.0 3.89 7.8 3.59 18.0 39.0 64 1.54 0.07 1.92 30.0 149.0 0.386 0.013
1988 4.48 8.0 4.12 7.8 3.80 18.0 39.0 64 1.63 0.07 2.03 30.0 149.0 0.409 0.014
1989 4.69 8.0 4.31 7.8 3.98 18.0 39.0 64 1.71 0.07 2.13 30.0 149.0 0.428 0.014
1990 5.88 8.0 5.41 7.8 4.99 18.0 39.0 64 2.15 0.09 2.67 30.0 149.0 0.537 0.018
1991 6.30 8.0 5.80 7.8 5.35 18.0 39.0 64 2.30 0.10 2.86 30.0 149.0 0.575 0.019
1992 7.10 8.0 6.53 7.8 6.03 18.0 39.0 64 2.59 0.11 3.22 30.0 149.0 0.648 0.022
1993 7.63 8.0 7.02 7.8 6.48 18.0 39.0 64 2.78 0.12 3.46 30.0 149.0 0.697 0.023
1994 7.06 8.0 6.49 7.8 5.99 18.0 39.0 64 2.58 0.11 3.20 30.0 149.0 0.644 0.021
1995 7.01 8.0 6.45 7.8 5.95 18.0 39.0 64 2.56 0.11 3.18 30.0 149.0 0.640 0.021
1996 8.07 8.0 7.42 7.8 6.85 18.0 39.0 64 2.94 0.13 3.66 30.0 149.0 0.737 0.025
1997 7.33 8.0 6.75 7.8 6.22 18.0 39.0 64 2.68 0.12 3.33 30.0 149.0 0.670 0.022
1998 7.76 8.0 7.14 7.8 6.59 18.0 39.0 64 2.83 0.12 3.52 30.0 149.0 0.709 0.024
1999 7.72 8.0 7.10 7.8 6.55 18.0 39.0 64 2.82 0.12 3.50 30.0 149.0 0.705 0.023
2000 8.19 8.0 7.53 7.8 6.95 18.0 39.0 64 2.99 0.13 3.71 30.0 149.0 0.747 0.025
2001 8.12 8.0 7.47 7.8 6.89 18.0 39.0 64 2.96 0.13 3.68 30.0 149.0 0.741 0.025
2002 8.26 8.0 7.60 7.8 7.01 18.0 39.0 64 3.02 0.13 3.75 30.0 149.0 0.754 0.025
2003 8.41 8.0 7.74 7.8 7.14 18.0 39.0 64 3.07 0.13 3.82 30.0 149.0 0.768 0.026
2004 8.64 8.0 7.95 7.8 7.33 18.0 39.0 64 3.15 0.14 3.92 30.0 149.0 0.788 0.026
2005 9.21 8.0 8.47 7.8 7.81 18.0 39.0 64 3.36 0.15 4.17 30.0 149.0 0.840 0.028
2006 9.46 8.0 8.70 7.8 8.02 18.0 39.0 64 3.45 0.15 4.29 30.0 149.0 0.863 0.029
2007 9.36 8.0 8.62 7.8 7.95 18.0 39.0 64 3.42 0.15 4.25 30.0 149.0 0.855 0.028
2008 9.59 8.0 8.82 7.8 8.13 18.0 39.0 64 3.50 0.15 4.35 30.0 149.0 0.875 0.029
2009 9.83 8.0 9.04 7.8 8.34 18.0 39.0 64 3.59 0.16 4.46 30.0 149.0 0.897 0.030
2010 9.91 8.0 9.12 7.8 8.41 18.0 39.0 64 3.62 0.16 4.49 30.0 149.0 0.905 0.030
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the consumer
level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food
Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and
grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams
per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh broccoli: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food
Loss from
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available
consumer level uneaten food)
daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.53 8.0 0.49 12.0 0.43 39.0 12.0 60 0.21 0.01 0.26 31.0 91.0 0.089 0.003
1971 0.72 8.0 0.66 12.0 0.58 39.0 12.0 60 0.29 0.01 0.36 31.0 91.0 0.121 0.004
1972 0.70 8.0 0.65 12.0 0.57 39.0 12.0 60 0.28 0.01 0.35 31.0 91.0 0.118 0.004
1973 0.76 8.0 0.70 12.0 0.61 39.0 12.0 60 0.30 0.01 0.37 31.0 91.0 0.127 0.004
1974 0.79 8.0 0.72 12.0 0.64 39.0 12.0 60 0.31 0.01 0.39 31.0 91.0 0.132 0.004
1975 0.99 8.0 0.91 12.0 0.80 39.0 12.0 60 0.39 0.02 0.49 31.0 91.0 0.166 0.005
1976 1.08 8.0 0.99 12.0 0.87 39.0 12.0 60 0.43 0.02 0.53 31.0 91.0 0.181 0.006
1977 1.23 8.0 1.13 12.0 0.99 39.0 12.0 60 0.49 0.02 0.61 31.0 91.0 0.206 0.007
1978 0.99 8.0 0.91 12.0 0.80 39.0 12.0 60 0.39 0.02 0.49 31.0 91.0 0.166 0.005
1979 1.20 8.0 1.10 12.0 0.97 39.0 12.0 60 0.48 0.02 0.59 31.0 91.0 0.202 0.007
1980 1.40 8.0 1.29 12.0 1.14 39.0 12.0 60 0.56 0.02 0.69 31.0 91.0 0.235 0.008
1981 1.66 8.0 1.52 12.0 1.34 39.0 12.0 60 0.66 0.03 0.82 31.0 91.0 0.278 0.009
1982 1.99 8.0 1.83 12.0 1.61 39.0 12.0 60 0.79 0.03 0.98 31.0 91.0 0.334 0.011
1983 2.03 8.0 1.87 12.0 1.65 39.0 12.0 60 0.81 0.04 1.00 31.0 91.0 0.341 0.011
1984 2.46 8.0 2.26 12.0 1.99 39.0 12.0 60 0.98 0.04 1.21 31.0 91.0 0.413 0.013
1985 2.58 8.0 2.37 12.0 2.09 39.0 12.0 60 1.02 0.04 1.27 31.0 91.0 0.433 0.014
1986 3.05 8.0 2.80 12.0 2.47 39.0 12.0 60 1.21 0.05 1.50 31.0 91.0 0.512 0.017
1987 3.09 8.0 2.84 12.0 2.50 39.0 12.0 60 1.23 0.05 1.52 31.0 91.0 0.519 0.017
1988 3.77 8.0 3.47 12.0 3.06 39.0 12.0 60 1.50 0.07 1.86 31.0 91.0 0.634 0.020
1989 3.80 8.0 3.50 12.0 3.08 39.0 12.0 60 1.51 0.07 1.88 31.0 91.0 0.639 0.021
1990 3.37 8.0 3.10 12.0 2.73 39.0 12.0 60 1.34 0.06 1.66 31.0 91.0 0.566 0.018
1991 3.04 8.0 2.80 12.0 2.46 39.0 12.0 60 1.21 0.05 1.50 31.0 91.0 0.511 0.016
1992 3.42 8.0 3.14 12.0 2.77 39.0 12.0 60 1.36 0.06 1.68 31.0 91.0 0.574 0.019
1993 3.33 8.0 3.07 12.0 2.70 39.0 12.0 60 1.32 0.06 1.64 31.0 91.0 0.560 0.018
1994 4.43 8.0 4.08 12.0 3.59 39.0 12.0 60 1.76 0.08 2.19 31.0 91.0 0.744 0.024
1995 4.31 8.0 3.96 12.0 3.49 39.0 12.0 60 1.71 0.07 2.12 31.0 91.0 0.724 0.023
1996 4.52 8.0 4.15 12.0 3.66 39.0 12.0 60 1.79 0.08 2.23 31.0 91.0 0.759 0.024
1997 4.97 8.0 4.57 12.0 4.02 39.0 12.0 60 1.97 0.09 2.45 31.0 91.0 0.834 0.027
1998 5.04 8.0 4.64 12.0 4.09 39.0 12.0 60 2.00 0.09 2.49 31.0 91.0 0.848 0.027
1999 6.16 8.0 5.67 12.0 4.99 39.0 12.0 60 2.44 0.11 3.04 31.0 91.0 1.035 0.033
2000 5.89 8.0 5.42 12.0 4.77 39.0 12.0 60 2.34 0.10 2.90 31.0 91.0 0.989 0.032
2001 5.40 8.0 4.97 12.0 4.37 39.0 12.0 60 2.14 0.09 2.66 31.0 91.0 0.907 0.029
2002 5.35 8.0 4.92 12.0 4.33 39.0 12.0 60 2.12 0.09 2.64 31.0 91.0 0.899 0.029
2003 5.35 8.0 4.92 12.0 4.33 39.0 12.0 60 2.12 0.09 2.64 31.0 91.0 0.899 0.029
2004 5.31 8.0 4.89 12.0 4.30 39.0 12.0 60 2.11 0.09 2.62 31.0 91.0 0.893 0.029
2005 5.34 8.0 4.91 12.0 4.33 39.0 12.0 60 2.12 0.09 2.63 31.0 91.0 0.898 0.029
2006 5.76 8.0 5.30 12.0 4.67 39.0 12.0 60 2.29 0.10 2.84 31.0 91.0 0.968 0.031
2007 5.64 8.0 5.19 12.0 4.57 39.0 12.0 60 2.24 0.10 2.78 31.0 91.0 0.947 0.031
2008 6.03 8.0 5.55 12.0 4.89 39.0 12.0 60 2.40 0.10 2.98 31.0 91.0 1.014 0.033
2009 6.21 8.0 5.71 12.0 5.03 39.0 12.0 60 2.46 0.11 3.06 31.0 91.0 1.043 0.034
2010 5.59 8.0 5.14 12.0 4.53 39.0 12.0 60 2.22 0.10 2.76 31.0 91.0 0.939 0.030
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita
calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
3
Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied
by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh Brussels sprouts: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.32 8.0 0.29 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.18 0.01 0.23 38.0 88.0 0.099 0.003
1971 0.30 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.22 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.094 0.002
1972 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.20 38.0 88.0 0.087 0.002
1973 0.27 8.0 0.25 18.8 0.20 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.19 38.0 88.0 0.084 0.002
1974 0.33 8.0 0.31 18.8 0.25 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.104 0.003
1975 0.31 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.23 10.0 12.0 42 0.18 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.097 0.003
1976 0.35 8.0 0.32 18.8 0.26 10.0 12.0 42 0.20 0.01 0.25 38.0 88.0 0.108 0.003
1977 0.35 8.0 0.32 18.8 0.26 10.0 12.0 42 0.20 0.01 0.25 38.0 88.0 0.109 0.003
1978 0.35 8.0 0.32 18.8 0.26 10.0 12.0 42 0.21 0.01 0.26 38.0 88.0 0.110 0.003
1979 0.37 8.0 0.34 18.8 0.28 10.0 12.0 42 0.21 0.01 0.27 38.0 88.0 0.115 0.003
1980 0.29 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.21 38.0 88.0 0.089 0.002
1981 0.36 8.0 0.33 18.8 0.27 10.0 12.0 42 0.21 0.01 0.26 38.0 88.0 0.114 0.003
1982 0.32 8.0 0.29 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.23 38.0 88.0 0.100 0.003
1983 0.29 8.0 0.27 18.8 0.22 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.21 38.0 88.0 0.092 0.002
1984 0.31 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.23 10.0 12.0 42 0.18 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.096 0.003
1985 0.33 8.0 0.30 18.8 0.25 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.103 0.003
1986 0.33 8.0 0.30 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.102 0.003
1987 0.26 8.0 0.24 18.8 0.19 10.0 12.0 42 0.15 0.01 0.19 38.0 88.0 0.081 0.002
1988 0.26 8.0 0.24 18.8 0.19 10.0 12.0 42 0.15 0.01 0.19 38.0 88.0 0.080 0.002
1989 0.34 8.0 0.31 18.8 0.25 10.0 12.0 42 0.20 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.105 0.003
1990 0.32 8.0 0.29 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.18 0.01 0.23 38.0 88.0 0.099 0.003
1991 0.30 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.22 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.094 0.002
1992 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.20 38.0 88.0 0.088 0.002
1993 0.35 8.0 0.32 18.8 0.26 10.0 12.0 42 0.20 0.01 0.25 38.0 88.0 0.109 0.003
1994 0.32 8.0 0.30 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.23 38.0 88.0 0.101 0.003
1995 0.34 8.0 0.31 18.8 0.25 10.0 12.0 42 0.20 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.105 0.003
1996 0.33 8.0 0.30 18.8 0.25 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.24 38.0 88.0 0.103 0.003
1997 0.25 8.0 0.23 18.8 0.19 10.0 12.0 42 0.14 0.01 0.18 38.0 88.0 0.077 0.002
1998 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.20 38.0 88.0 0.088 0.002
1999 0.26 8.0 0.24 18.8 0.19 10.0 12.0 42 0.15 0.01 0.19 38.0 88.0 0.081 0.002
2000 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.21 38.0 88.0 0.089 0.002
2001 0.23 8.0 0.21 18.8 0.17 10.0 12.0 42 0.13 0.01 0.17 38.0 88.0 0.072 0.002
2002 0.20 8.0 0.18 18.8 0.15 10.0 12.0 42 0.12 0.01 0.15 38.0 88.0 0.063 0.002
2003 0.24 8.0 0.22 18.8 0.18 10.0 12.0 42 0.14 0.01 0.17 38.0 88.0 0.074 0.002
2004 0.25 8.0 0.23 18.8 0.18 10.0 12.0 42 0.14 0.01 0.18 38.0 88.0 0.077 0.002
2005 0.29 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.21 38.0 88.0 0.090 0.002
2006 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.20 38.0 88.0 0.088 0.002
2007 0.30 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.22 10.0 12.0 42 0.18 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.094 0.002
2008 0.32 8.0 0.30 18.8 0.24 10.0 12.0 42 0.19 0.01 0.23 38.0 88.0 0.101 0.003
2009 0.28 8.0 0.26 18.8 0.21 10.0 12.0 42 0.16 0.01 0.20 38.0 88.0 0.088 0.002
2010 0.30 8.0 0.28 18.8 0.22 10.0 12.0 42 0.17 0.01 0.22 38.0 88.0 0.094 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh cabbage: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 8.67 7.0 8.07 14.1 6.93 20.0 24.0 55 3.88 0.17 4.82 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.054
1971 8.82 7.0 8.20 14.1 7.05 20.0 24.0 55 3.95 0.17 4.91 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.055
1972 8.37 7.0 7.79 14.1 6.69 20.0 24.0 55 3.75 0.16 4.66 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
1973 8.86 7.0 8.24 14.1 7.08 20.0 24.0 55 3.96 0.17 4.93 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.055
1974 8.83 7.0 8.21 14.1 7.05 20.0 24.0 55 3.95 0.17 4.91 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.055
1975 8.91 7.0 8.29 14.1 7.12 20.0 24.0 55 3.99 0.17 4.96 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.056
1976 8.36 7.0 7.78 14.1 6.68 20.0 24.0 55 3.74 0.16 4.65 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
1977 8.28 7.0 7.70 14.1 6.62 20.0 24.0 55 3.71 0.16 4.61 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
1978 8.55 7.0 7.95 14.1 6.83 20.0 24.0 55 3.83 0.17 4.75 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.053
1979 8.05 7.0 7.49 14.1 6.44 20.0 24.0 55 3.60 0.16 4.48 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.050
1980 8.00 7.0 7.44 14.1 6.39 20.0 24.0 55 3.58 0.16 4.45 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.050
1981 8.15 7.0 7.58 14.1 6.51 20.0 24.0 55 3.65 0.16 4.53 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.051
1982 8.56 7.0 7.96 14.1 6.84 20.0 24.0 55 3.83 0.17 4.76 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.053
1983 8.21 7.0 7.63 14.1 6.56 20.0 24.0 55 3.67 0.16 4.56 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.051
1984 8.57 7.0 7.97 14.1 6.85 20.0 24.0 55 3.83 0.17 4.76 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.054
1985 8.74 7.0 8.13 14.1 6.98 20.0 24.0 55 3.91 0.17 4.86 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.055
1986 8.64 7.0 8.04 14.1 6.90 20.0 24.0 55 3.87 0.17 4.81 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.054
1987 9.08 7.0 8.44 14.1 7.25 20.0 24.0 55 4.06 0.18 5.05 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.057
1988 9.01 7.0 8.38 14.1 7.20 20.0 24.0 55 4.03 0.18 5.01 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.056
1989 8.60 7.0 8.00 14.1 6.87 20.0 24.0 55 3.85 0.17 4.78 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.054
1990 8.34 7.0 7.75 14.1 6.66 20.0 24.0 55 3.73 0.16 4.64 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
1991 8.20 7.0 7.63 14.1 6.56 20.0 24.0 55 3.67 0.16 4.56 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.051
1992 8.66 7.0 8.06 14.1 6.92 20.0 24.0 55 3.88 0.17 4.82 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.054
1993 9.32 7.0 8.67 14.1 7.45 20.0 24.0 55 4.17 0.18 5.18 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.058
1994 9.08 7.0 8.45 14.1 7.26 20.0 24.0 55 4.06 0.18 5.05 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.057
1995 8.12 7.0 7.55 14.1 6.49 20.0 24.0 55 3.63 0.16 4.52 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.051
1996 8.26 7.0 7.68 14.1 6.60 20.0 24.0 55 3.70 0.16 4.59 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
1997 9.01 7.0 8.38 14.1 7.20 20.0 24.0 55 4.03 0.18 5.01 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.056
1998 8.43 7.0 7.84 14.1 6.73 20.0 24.0 55 3.77 0.17 4.69 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.053
1999 7.55 7.0 7.02 14.1 6.04 20.0 24.0 55 3.38 0.15 4.20 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.047
2000 8.90 7.0 8.28 14.1 7.11 20.0 24.0 55 3.98 0.17 4.95 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.056
2001 8.83 7.0 8.21 14.1 7.05 20.0 24.0 55 3.95 0.17 4.91 21.0 89.0 1.2 0.055
2002 8.29 7.0 7.71 14.1 6.63 20.0 24.0 55 3.71 0.16 4.61 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.052
2003 7.40 7.0 6.88 14.1 5.91 20.0 24.0 55 3.31 0.15 4.11 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.046
2004 8.04 7.0 7.48 14.1 6.43 20.0 24.0 55 3.60 0.16 4.47 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.050
2005 7.76 7.0 7.21 14.1 6.20 20.0 24.0 55 3.47 0.15 4.31 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.048
2006 7.75 7.0 7.21 14.1 6.19 20.0 24.0 55 3.47 0.15 4.31 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.048
2007 7.95 7.0 7.39 14.1 6.35 20.0 24.0 55 3.56 0.16 4.42 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.050
2008 8.05 7.0 7.49 14.1 6.43 20.0 24.0 55 3.60 0.16 4.48 21.0 89.0 1.1 0.050
2009 7.25 7.0 6.74 14.1 5.79 20.0 24.0 55 3.25 0.14 4.03 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.045
2010 7.46 7.0 6.94 14.1 5.96 20.0 24.0 55 3.34 0.15 4.15 21.0 89.0 1.0 0.047
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh carrots: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 5.97 3.0 5.79 5.1 5.49 11.0 34.0 49 3.02 0.13 3.75 52.0 128.0 1.5 0.029
1971 6.12 3.0 5.93 5.1 5.63 11.0 34.0 49 3.10 0.14 3.85 52.0 128.0 1.6 0.030
1972 6.54 3.0 6.34 5.1 6.02 11.0 34.0 49 3.31 0.15 4.11 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.032
1973 6.70 3.0 6.50 5.1 6.17 11.0 34.0 49 3.39 0.15 4.22 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.033
1974 6.91 3.0 6.70 5.1 6.36 11.0 34.0 49 3.50 0.15 4.35 52.0 128.0 1.8 0.034
1975 6.44 3.0 6.25 5.1 5.93 11.0 34.0 49 3.26 0.14 4.05 52.0 128.0 1.6 0.032
1976 6.41 3.0 6.22 5.1 5.90 11.0 34.0 49 3.24 0.14 4.03 52.0 128.0 1.6 0.031
1977 5.31 3.0 5.15 5.1 4.89 11.0 34.0 49 2.69 0.12 3.34 52.0 128.0 1.4 0.026
1978 5.31 3.0 5.15 5.1 4.89 11.0 34.0 49 2.69 0.12 3.34 52.0 128.0 1.4 0.026
1979 5.89 3.0 5.71 5.1 5.42 11.0 34.0 49 2.98 0.13 3.70 52.0 128.0 1.5 0.029
1980 6.15 3.0 5.97 5.1 5.66 11.0 34.0 49 3.11 0.14 3.87 52.0 128.0 1.6 0.030
1981 6.12 3.0 5.94 5.1 5.63 11.0 34.0 49 3.10 0.14 3.85 52.0 128.0 1.6 0.030
1982 6.60 3.0 6.41 5.1 6.08 11.0 34.0 49 3.34 0.15 4.15 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.032
1983 6.49 3.0 6.29 5.1 5.97 11.0 34.0 49 3.28 0.14 4.08 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.032
1984 6.68 3.0 6.48 5.1 6.15 11.0 34.0 49 3.38 0.15 4.20 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.033
1985 6.49 3.0 6.30 5.1 5.97 11.0 34.0 49 3.29 0.14 4.08 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.032
1986 6.48 3.0 6.29 5.1 5.97 11.0 34.0 49 3.28 0.14 4.08 52.0 128.0 1.7 0.032
1987 8.30 3.0 8.05 5.1 7.63 11.0 34.0 49 4.20 0.18 5.22 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.041
1988 7.09 3.0 6.88 5.1 6.53 11.0 34.0 49 3.59 0.16 4.46 52.0 128.0 1.8 0.035
1989 8.09 3.0 7.84 5.1 7.44 11.0 34.0 49 4.09 0.18 5.09 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.040
1990 8.29 3.0 8.04 5.1 7.63 11.0 34.0 49 4.20 0.18 5.21 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.041
1991 7.71 3.0 7.48 5.1 7.10 11.0 34.0 49 3.90 0.17 4.85 52.0 128.0 2.0 0.038
1992 8.29 3.0 8.04 5.1 7.63 11.0 34.0 49 4.20 0.18 5.21 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.041
1993 10.85 3.0 10.52 5.1 9.98 11.0 34.0 49 5.49 0.24 6.82 52.0 128.0 2.8 0.053
1994 12.68 3.0 12.30 5.1 11.66 11.0 34.0 49 6.42 0.28 7.97 52.0 128.0 3.2 0.062
1995 11.19 3.0 10.86 5.1 10.30 11.0 34.0 49 5.66 0.25 7.04 52.0 128.0 2.9 0.055
1996 12.37 3.0 12.00 5.1 11.38 11.0 34.0 49 6.26 0.27 7.78 52.0 128.0 3.2 0.061
1997 14.11 3.0 13.69 5.1 12.99 11.0 34.0 49 7.14 0.31 8.88 52.0 128.0 3.6 0.069
1998 9.53 3.0 9.24 5.1 8.77 11.0 34.0 49 4.82 0.21 5.99 52.0 128.0 2.4 0.047
1999 9.25 3.0 8.98 5.1 8.51 11.0 34.0 49 4.68 0.21 5.82 52.0 128.0 2.4 0.045
2000 9.20 3.0 8.93 5.1 8.47 11.0 34.0 49 4.66 0.20 5.79 52.0 128.0 2.4 0.045
2001 9.38 3.0 9.10 5.1 8.63 11.0 34.0 49 4.75 0.21 5.90 52.0 128.0 2.4 0.046
2002 8.42 3.0 8.16 5.1 7.75 11.0 34.0 49 4.26 0.19 5.29 52.0 128.0 2.2 0.041
2003 8.78 3.0 8.52 5.1 8.08 11.0 34.0 49 4.44 0.19 5.52 52.0 128.0 2.2 0.043
2004 8.72 3.0 8.46 5.1 8.02 11.0 34.0 49 4.41 0.19 5.48 52.0 128.0 2.2 0.043
2005 8.66 3.0 8.40 5.1 7.97 11.0 34.0 49 4.39 0.19 5.45 52.0 128.0 2.2 0.043
2006 8.11 3.0 7.86 5.1 7.46 11.0 34.0 49 4.10 0.18 5.10 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.040
2007 8.05 3.0 7.81 5.1 7.41 11.0 34.0 49 4.07 0.18 5.06 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.040
2008 8.07 3.0 7.82 5.1 7.42 11.0 34.0 49 4.08 0.18 5.07 52.0 128.0 2.1 0.040
2009 7.39 3.0 7.16 5.1 6.80 11.0 34.0 49 3.74 0.16 4.65 52.0 128.0 1.9 0.036
2010 7.61 3.0 7.38 5.1 7.00 11.0 34.0 49 3.85 0.17 4.79 52.0 128.0 1.9 0.037
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the consumer
1
level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food
Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and
grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams
per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh cauliflower: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.74 8.0 0.68 14.0 0.59 61.0 9.0 76 0.18 0.01 0.22 25.0 100.0 0.055 0.002
1971 0.69 8.0 0.64 14.0 0.55 61.0 9.0 76 0.16 0.01 0.20 25.0 100.0 0.051 0.002
1972 0.83 8.0 0.77 14.0 0.66 61.0 9.0 76 0.20 0.01 0.25 25.0 100.0 0.062 0.002
1973 0.76 8.0 0.70 14.0 0.60 61.0 9.0 76 0.18 0.01 0.22 25.0 100.0 0.056 0.002
1974 0.79 8.0 0.72 14.0 0.62 61.0 9.0 76 0.19 0.01 0.23 25.0 100.0 0.058 0.002
1975 0.92 8.0 0.84 14.0 0.73 61.0 9.0 76 0.22 0.01 0.27 25.0 100.0 0.068 0.003
1976 1.03 8.0 0.95 14.0 0.82 61.0 9.0 76 0.24 0.01 0.30 25.0 100.0 0.076 0.003
1977 1.09 8.0 1.00 14.0 0.86 61.0 9.0 76 0.26 0.01 0.32 25.0 100.0 0.080 0.003
1978 0.79 8.0 0.72 14.0 0.62 61.0 9.0 76 0.19 0.01 0.23 25.0 100.0 0.058 0.002
1979 1.09 8.0 1.00 14.0 0.86 61.0 9.0 76 0.26 0.01 0.32 25.0 100.0 0.080 0.003
1980 1.13 8.0 1.04 14.0 0.90 61.0 9.0 76 0.27 0.01 0.33 25.0 100.0 0.084 0.003
1981 1.37 8.0 1.26 14.0 1.08 61.0 9.0 76 0.32 0.01 0.40 25.0 100.0 0.101 0.004
1982 1.33 8.0 1.22 14.0 1.05 61.0 9.0 76 0.31 0.01 0.39 25.0 100.0 0.098 0.004
1983 1.42 8.0 1.30 14.0 1.12 61.0 9.0 76 0.34 0.01 0.42 25.0 100.0 0.104 0.004
1984 1.82 8.0 1.68 14.0 1.44 61.0 9.0 76 0.43 0.02 0.54 25.0 100.0 0.135 0.005
1985 1.84 8.0 1.69 14.0 1.46 61.0 9.0 76 0.44 0.02 0.54 25.0 100.0 0.136 0.005
1986 2.19 8.0 2.01 14.0 1.73 61.0 9.0 76 0.52 0.02 0.64 25.0 100.0 0.161 0.006
1987 2.13 8.0 1.96 14.0 1.69 61.0 9.0 76 0.51 0.02 0.63 25.0 100.0 0.157 0.006
1988 2.19 8.0 2.02 14.0 1.74 61.0 9.0 76 0.52 0.02 0.65 25.0 100.0 0.162 0.006
1989 2.31 8.0 2.13 14.0 1.83 61.0 9.0 76 0.55 0.02 0.68 25.0 100.0 0.170 0.007
1990 2.19 8.0 2.02 14.0 1.73 61.0 9.0 76 0.52 0.02 0.65 25.0 100.0 0.162 0.006
1991 1.95 8.0 1.80 14.0 1.54 61.0 9.0 76 0.46 0.02 0.58 25.0 100.0 0.144 0.006
1992 1.81 8.0 1.66 14.0 1.43 61.0 9.0 76 0.43 0.02 0.53 25.0 100.0 0.133 0.005
1993 2.09 8.0 1.92 14.0 1.65 61.0 9.0 76 0.50 0.02 0.62 25.0 100.0 0.154 0.006
1994 2.02 8.0 1.86 14.0 1.60 61.0 9.0 76 0.48 0.02 0.60 25.0 100.0 0.149 0.006
1995 1.64 8.0 1.51 14.0 1.30 61.0 9.0 76 0.39 0.02 0.48 25.0 100.0 0.121 0.005
1996 1.72 8.0 1.58 14.0 1.36 61.0 9.0 76 0.41 0.02 0.51 25.0 100.0 0.127 0.005
1997 1.77 8.0 1.62 14.0 1.40 61.0 9.0 76 0.42 0.02 0.52 25.0 100.0 0.130 0.005
1998 1.46 8.0 1.34 14.0 1.15 61.0 9.0 76 0.35 0.02 0.43 25.0 100.0 0.108 0.004
1999 1.76 8.0 1.62 14.0 1.40 61.0 9.0 76 0.42 0.02 0.52 25.0 100.0 0.130 0.005
2000 1.74 8.0 1.60 14.0 1.37 61.0 9.0 76 0.41 0.02 0.51 25.0 100.0 0.128 0.005
2001 1.52 8.0 1.40 14.0 1.20 61.0 9.0 76 0.36 0.02 0.45 25.0 100.0 0.112 0.004
2002 1.43 8.0 1.31 14.0 1.13 61.0 9.0 76 0.34 0.01 0.42 25.0 100.0 0.105 0.004
2003 1.56 8.0 1.43 14.0 1.23 61.0 9.0 76 0.37 0.02 0.46 25.0 100.0 0.115 0.005
2004 1.56 8.0 1.43 14.0 1.23 61.0 9.0 76 0.37 0.02 0.46 25.0 100.0 0.115 0.005
2005 1.75 8.0 1.61 14.0 1.38 61.0 9.0 76 0.42 0.02 0.52 25.0 100.0 0.129 0.005
2006 1.70 8.0 1.56 14.0 1.34 61.0 9.0 76 0.40 0.02 0.50 25.0 100.0 0.125 0.005
2007 1.68 8.0 1.55 14.0 1.33 61.0 9.0 76 0.40 0.02 0.50 25.0 100.0 0.124 0.005
2008 1.57 8.0 1.45 14.0 1.24 61.0 9.0 76 0.37 0.02 0.46 25.0 100.0 0.116 0.005
2009 1.73 8.0 1.59 14.0 1.37 61.0 9.0 76 0.41 0.02 0.51 25.0 100.0 0.128 0.005
2010 1.34 8.0 1.23 14.0 1.06 61.0 9.0 76 0.32 0.01 0.39 25.0 100.0 0.099 0.004
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh celery: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 7.27 7.0 6.76 5.1 6.41 11.0 39.0 56 3.21 0.14 3.98 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1971 7.27 7.0 6.76 5.1 6.42 11.0 39.0 56 3.21 0.14 3.99 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1972 7.13 7.0 6.63 5.1 6.29 11.0 39.0 56 3.15 0.14 3.91 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.039
1973 7.57 7.0 7.04 5.1 6.68 11.0 39.0 56 3.34 0.15 4.15 14.0 101.0 0.58 0.041
1974 7.35 7.0 6.84 5.1 6.49 11.0 39.0 56 3.24 0.14 4.03 14.0 101.0 0.56 0.040
1975 6.94 7.0 6.46 5.1 6.13 11.0 39.0 56 3.06 0.13 3.81 14.0 101.0 0.53 0.038
1976 7.36 7.0 6.84 5.1 6.49 11.0 39.0 56 3.25 0.14 4.04 14.0 101.0 0.56 0.040
1977 7.05 7.0 6.55 5.1 6.22 11.0 39.0 56 3.11 0.14 3.86 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.038
1978 7.07 7.0 6.58 5.1 6.24 11.0 39.0 56 3.12 0.14 3.88 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.038
1979 7.07 7.0 6.57 5.1 6.24 11.0 39.0 56 3.12 0.14 3.88 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.038
1980 7.37 7.0 6.86 5.1 6.51 11.0 39.0 56 3.25 0.14 4.04 14.0 101.0 0.56 0.040
1981 7.27 7.0 6.76 5.1 6.42 11.0 39.0 56 3.21 0.14 3.99 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1982 7.41 7.0 6.89 5.1 6.54 11.0 39.0 56 3.27 0.14 4.06 14.0 101.0 0.56 0.040
1983 7.00 7.0 6.51 5.1 6.18 11.0 39.0 56 3.09 0.14 3.84 14.0 101.0 0.53 0.038
1984 7.12 7.0 6.62 5.1 6.28 11.0 39.0 56 3.14 0.14 3.90 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.039
1985 6.88 7.0 6.40 5.1 6.07 11.0 39.0 56 3.04 0.13 3.77 14.0 101.0 0.52 0.037
1986 6.49 7.0 6.04 5.1 5.73 11.0 39.0 56 2.87 0.13 3.56 14.0 101.0 0.49 0.035
1987 6.59 7.0 6.13 5.1 5.82 11.0 39.0 56 2.91 0.13 3.62 14.0 101.0 0.50 0.036
1988 7.15 7.0 6.65 5.1 6.31 11.0 39.0 56 3.16 0.14 3.92 14.0 101.0 0.54 0.039
1989 7.47 7.0 6.95 5.1 6.60 11.0 39.0 56 3.30 0.14 4.10 14.0 101.0 0.57 0.041
1990 7.19 7.0 6.69 5.1 6.35 11.0 39.0 56 3.17 0.14 3.95 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1991 6.73 7.0 6.26 5.1 5.94 11.0 39.0 56 2.97 0.13 3.69 14.0 101.0 0.51 0.037
1992 7.32 7.0 6.81 5.1 6.46 11.0 39.0 56 3.23 0.14 4.02 14.0 101.0 0.56 0.040
1993 7.26 7.0 6.75 5.1 6.41 11.0 39.0 56 3.20 0.14 3.98 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1994 7.24 7.0 6.73 5.1 6.39 11.0 39.0 56 3.19 0.14 3.97 14.0 101.0 0.55 0.039
1995 6.93 7.0 6.45 5.1 6.12 11.0 39.0 56 3.06 0.13 3.80 14.0 101.0 0.53 0.038
1996 7.03 7.0 6.54 5.1 6.20 11.0 39.0 56 3.10 0.14 3.85 14.0 101.0 0.53 0.038
1997 6.55 7.0 6.09 5.1 5.78 11.0 39.0 56 2.89 0.13 3.59 14.0 101.0 0.50 0.036
1998 6.47 7.0 6.01 5.1 5.71 11.0 39.0 56 2.85 0.13 3.55 14.0 101.0 0.49 0.035
1999 6.53 7.0 6.07 5.1 5.76 11.0 39.0 56 2.88 0.13 3.58 14.0 101.0 0.50 0.035
2000 6.27 7.0 5.83 5.1 5.53 11.0 39.0 56 2.77 0.12 3.44 14.0 101.0 0.48 0.034
2001 6.41 7.0 5.96 5.1 5.66 11.0 39.0 56 2.83 0.12 3.52 14.0 101.0 0.49 0.035
2002 6.30 7.0 5.86 5.1 5.56 11.0 39.0 56 2.78 0.12 3.46 14.0 101.0 0.48 0.034
2003 6.27 7.0 5.83 5.1 5.53 11.0 39.0 56 2.77 0.12 3.44 14.0 101.0 0.48 0.034
2004 6.23 7.0 5.79 5.1 5.50 11.0 39.0 56 2.75 0.12 3.42 14.0 101.0 0.47 0.034
2005 5.92 7.0 5.51 5.1 5.23 11.0 39.0 56 2.61 0.11 3.25 14.0 101.0 0.45 0.032
2006 6.08 7.0 5.66 5.1 5.37 11.0 39.0 56 2.68 0.12 3.34 14.0 101.0 0.46 0.033
2007 6.29 7.0 5.85 5.1 5.55 11.0 39.0 56 2.77 0.12 3.45 14.0 101.0 0.48 0.034
2008 6.22 7.0 5.79 5.1 5.49 11.0 39.0 56 2.75 0.12 3.41 14.0 101.0 0.47 0.034
2009 6.17 7.0 5.74 5.1 5.45 11.0 39.0 56 2.72 0.12 3.39 14.0 101.0 0.47 0.034
2010 6.25 7.0 5.81 5.1 5.51 11.0 39.0 56 2.76 0.12 3.43 14.0 101.0 0.47 0.034
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh collard greens: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 0.77 12.0 0.68 37.5 0.43 43.0 38.0 90 0.08 0.00 0.10 11.0 36.0 0.031 0.003
2001 0.77 12.0 0.67 37.5 0.42 43.0 38.0 90 0.08 0.00 0.10 11.0 36.0 0.030 0.003
2002 0.76 12.0 0.67 37.5 0.42 43.0 38.0 90 0.08 0.00 0.10 11.0 36.0 0.030 0.003
2003 0.87 12.0 0.77 37.5 0.48 43.0 38.0 90 0.09 0.00 0.11 11.0 36.0 0.035 0.003
2004 0.85 12.0 0.75 37.5 0.47 43.0 38.0 90 0.09 0.00 0.11 11.0 36.0 0.034 0.003
2005 0.74 12.0 0.65 37.5 0.41 43.0 38.0 90 0.08 0.00 0.10 11.0 36.0 0.029 0.003
2006 0.65 12.0 0.57 37.5 0.36 43.0 38.0 90 0.07 0.00 0.08 11.0 36.0 0.026 0.002
2007 0.68 12.0 0.60 37.5 0.37 43.0 38.0 90 0.07 0.00 0.09 11.0 36.0 0.027 0.002
2008 0.67 12.0 0.59 37.5 0.37 43.0 38.0 90 0.07 0.00 0.09 11.0 36.0 0.027 0.002
2009 0.66 12.0 0.58 37.5 0.36 43.0 38.0 90 0.07 0.00 0.09 11.0 36.0 0.026 0.002
2010 0.64 12.0 0.56 37.5 0.35 43.0 38.0 90 0.07 0.00 0.08 11.0 36.0 0.025 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh sweet corn: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 7.78 8.0 7.16 0.6 7.11 64.0 32.0 96 0.28 0.01 0.35 132.0 154.0 0.30 0.002
1971 7.46 8.0 6.86 0.6 6.82 64.0 32.0 96 0.27 0.01 0.34 132.0 154.0 0.29 0.002
1972 7.77 8.0 7.15 0.6 7.11 64.0 32.0 96 0.28 0.01 0.35 132.0 154.0 0.30 0.002
1973 7.91 8.0 7.28 0.6 7.23 64.0 32.0 96 0.29 0.01 0.36 132.0 154.0 0.31 0.002
1974 7.73 8.0 7.11 0.6 7.07 64.0 32.0 96 0.28 0.01 0.35 132.0 154.0 0.30 0.002
1975 7.78 8.0 7.15 0.6 7.11 64.0 32.0 96 0.28 0.01 0.35 132.0 154.0 0.30 0.002
1976 8.01 8.0 7.37 0.6 7.33 64.0 32.0 96 0.29 0.01 0.36 132.0 154.0 0.31 0.002
1977 7.56 8.0 6.95 0.6 6.91 64.0 32.0 96 0.28 0.01 0.34 132.0 154.0 0.29 0.002
1978 6.59 8.0 6.06 0.6 6.03 64.0 32.0 96 0.24 0.01 0.30 132.0 154.0 0.26 0.002
1979 6.48 8.0 5.96 0.6 5.93 64.0 32.0 96 0.24 0.01 0.29 132.0 154.0 0.25 0.002
1980 6.50 8.0 5.98 0.6 5.94 64.0 32.0 96 0.24 0.01 0.30 132.0 154.0 0.25 0.002
1981 6.23 8.0 5.73 0.6 5.70 64.0 32.0 96 0.23 0.01 0.28 132.0 154.0 0.24 0.002
1982 6.02 8.0 5.54 0.6 5.50 64.0 32.0 96 0.22 0.01 0.27 132.0 154.0 0.23 0.002
1983 6.14 8.0 5.65 0.6 5.62 64.0 32.0 96 0.22 0.01 0.28 132.0 154.0 0.24 0.002
1984 6.44 8.0 5.92 0.6 5.89 64.0 32.0 96 0.24 0.01 0.29 132.0 154.0 0.25 0.002
1985 6.41 8.0 5.90 0.6 5.86 64.0 32.0 96 0.23 0.01 0.29 132.0 154.0 0.25 0.002
1986 6.06 8.0 5.58 0.6 5.54 64.0 32.0 96 0.22 0.01 0.28 132.0 154.0 0.24 0.002
1987 6.26 8.0 5.76 0.6 5.73 64.0 32.0 96 0.23 0.01 0.28 132.0 154.0 0.24 0.002
1988 5.82 8.0 5.35 0.6 5.32 64.0 32.0 96 0.21 0.01 0.26 132.0 154.0 0.23 0.002
1989 6.53 8.0 6.01 0.6 5.97 64.0 32.0 96 0.24 0.01 0.30 132.0 154.0 0.25 0.002
1990 6.74 8.0 6.20 0.6 6.17 64.0 32.0 96 0.25 0.01 0.31 132.0 154.0 0.26 0.002
1991 5.91 8.0 5.44 0.6 5.40 64.0 32.0 96 0.22 0.01 0.27 132.0 154.0 0.23 0.002
1992 6.87 8.0 6.32 0.6 6.28 64.0 32.0 96 0.25 0.01 0.31 132.0 154.0 0.27 0.002
1993 6.98 8.0 6.42 0.6 6.38 64.0 32.0 96 0.26 0.01 0.32 132.0 154.0 0.27 0.002
1994 8.15 8.0 7.50 0.6 7.46 64.0 32.0 96 0.30 0.01 0.37 132.0 154.0 0.32 0.002
1995 7.82 8.0 7.20 0.6 7.15 64.0 32.0 96 0.29 0.01 0.36 132.0 154.0 0.30 0.002
1996 8.33 8.0 7.66 0.6 7.61 64.0 32.0 96 0.30 0.01 0.38 132.0 154.0 0.32 0.002
1997 8.29 8.0 7.63 0.6 7.58 64.0 32.0 96 0.30 0.01 0.38 132.0 154.0 0.32 0.002
1998 9.33 8.0 8.59 0.6 8.53 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
1999 9.09 8.0 8.37 0.6 8.32 64.0 32.0 96 0.33 0.01 0.41 132.0 154.0 0.35 0.003
2000 9.04 8.0 8.32 0.6 8.27 64.0 32.0 96 0.33 0.01 0.41 132.0 154.0 0.35 0.003
2001 9.17 8.0 8.44 0.6 8.39 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
2002 8.97 8.0 8.26 0.6 8.21 64.0 32.0 96 0.33 0.01 0.41 132.0 154.0 0.35 0.003
2003 9.17 8.0 8.43 0.6 8.38 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
2004 8.96 8.0 8.25 0.6 8.19 64.0 32.0 96 0.33 0.01 0.41 132.0 154.0 0.35 0.003
2005 8.65 8.0 7.96 0.6 7.91 64.0 32.0 96 0.32 0.01 0.39 132.0 154.0 0.34 0.003
2006 8.33 8.0 7.66 0.6 7.61 64.0 32.0 96 0.30 0.01 0.38 132.0 154.0 0.32 0.002
2007 9.22 8.0 8.49 0.6 8.43 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
2008 9.14 8.0 8.41 0.6 8.36 64.0 32.0 96 0.33 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
2009 9.17 8.0 8.44 0.6 8.39 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
2010 9.25 8.0 8.51 0.6 8.46 64.0 32.0 96 0.34 0.01 0.42 132.0 154.0 0.36 0.003
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. 1This table uses aggregate food
availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh cucumbers: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 2.82 8.0 2.59 6.1 2.43 27.0 32.0 65 1.00 0.04 1.24 14.0 119.0 0.15 0.010
1971 2.79 8.0 2.56 6.1 2.41 27.0 32.0 65 0.99 0.04 1.23 14.0 119.0 0.14 0.010
1972 2.97 8.0 2.73 6.1 2.56 27.0 32.0 65 1.05 0.05 1.31 14.0 119.0 0.15 0.011
1973 2.75 8.0 2.53 6.1 2.37 27.0 32.0 65 0.97 0.04 1.21 14.0 119.0 0.14 0.010
1974 2.96 8.0 2.72 6.1 2.55 27.0 32.0 65 1.05 0.05 1.30 14.0 119.0 0.15 0.011
1975 2.80 8.0 2.58 6.1 2.42 27.0 32.0 65 0.99 0.04 1.23 14.0 119.0 0.15 0.010
1976 3.08 8.0 2.84 6.1 2.66 27.0 32.0 65 1.09 0.05 1.36 14.0 119.0 0.16 0.011
1977 3.50 8.0 3.22 6.1 3.02 27.0 32.0 65 1.24 0.05 1.54 14.0 119.0 0.18 0.013
1978 3.81 8.0 3.50 6.1 3.29 27.0 32.0 65 1.35 0.06 1.68 14.0 119.0 0.20 0.014
1979 3.83 8.0 3.53 6.1 3.31 27.0 32.0 65 1.36 0.06 1.69 14.0 119.0 0.20 0.014
1980 3.86 8.0 3.55 6.1 3.34 27.0 32.0 65 1.37 0.06 1.70 14.0 119.0 0.20 0.014
1981 4.00 8.0 3.68 6.1 3.45 27.0 32.0 65 1.42 0.06 1.76 14.0 119.0 0.21 0.015
1982 4.19 8.0 3.85 6.1 3.61 27.0 32.0 65 1.48 0.06 1.84 14.0 119.0 0.22 0.015
1983 4.54 8.0 4.17 6.1 3.92 27.0 32.0 65 1.61 0.07 2.00 14.0 119.0 0.23 0.017
1984 4.65 8.0 4.28 6.1 4.02 27.0 32.0 65 1.65 0.07 2.05 14.0 119.0 0.24 0.017
1985 4.39 8.0 4.04 6.1 3.79 27.0 32.0 65 1.56 0.07 1.93 14.0 119.0 0.23 0.016
1986 4.62 8.0 4.25 6.1 3.99 27.0 32.0 65 1.64 0.07 2.04 14.0 119.0 0.24 0.017
1987 5.07 8.0 4.66 6.1 4.38 27.0 32.0 65 1.79 0.08 2.23 14.0 119.0 0.26 0.019
1988 4.82 8.0 4.44 6.1 4.17 27.0 32.0 65 1.71 0.07 2.12 14.0 119.0 0.25 0.018
1989 4.78 8.0 4.40 6.1 4.13 27.0 32.0 65 1.69 0.07 2.10 14.0 119.0 0.25 0.018
1990 4.67 8.0 4.30 6.1 4.04 27.0 32.0 65 1.66 0.07 2.06 14.0 119.0 0.24 0.017
1991 4.56 8.0 4.19 6.1 3.94 27.0 32.0 65 1.61 0.07 2.01 14.0 119.0 0.24 0.017
1992 4.93 8.0 4.53 6.1 4.26 27.0 32.0 65 1.74 0.08 2.17 14.0 119.0 0.26 0.018
1993 5.21 8.0 4.79 6.1 4.50 27.0 32.0 65 1.85 0.08 2.29 14.0 119.0 0.27 0.019
1994 5.36 8.0 4.93 6.1 4.63 27.0 32.0 65 1.90 0.08 2.36 14.0 119.0 0.28 0.020
1995 5.61 8.0 5.16 6.1 4.84 27.0 32.0 65 1.99 0.09 2.47 14.0 119.0 0.29 0.021
1996 5.93 8.0 5.46 6.1 5.12 27.0 32.0 65 2.10 0.09 2.61 14.0 119.0 0.31 0.022
1997 6.42 8.0 5.91 6.1 5.55 27.0 32.0 65 2.27 0.10 2.83 14.0 119.0 0.33 0.024
1998 6.49 8.0 5.97 6.1 5.61 27.0 32.0 65 2.30 0.10 2.86 14.0 119.0 0.34 0.024
1999 6.73 8.0 6.19 6.1 5.81 27.0 32.0 65 2.38 0.10 2.96 14.0 119.0 0.35 0.025
2000 6.35 8.0 5.84 6.1 5.49 27.0 32.0 65 2.25 0.10 2.79 14.0 119.0 0.33 0.023
2001 6.27 8.0 5.77 6.1 5.41 27.0 32.0 65 2.22 0.10 2.76 14.0 119.0 0.32 0.023
2002 6.62 8.0 6.09 6.1 5.72 27.0 32.0 65 2.35 0.10 2.91 14.0 119.0 0.34 0.024
2003 6.16 8.0 5.67 6.1 5.32 27.0 32.0 65 2.18 0.10 2.71 14.0 119.0 0.32 0.023
2004 6.43 8.0 5.92 6.1 5.55 27.0 32.0 65 2.28 0.10 2.83 14.0 119.0 0.33 0.024
2005 6.19 8.0 5.70 6.1 5.35 27.0 32.0 65 2.19 0.10 2.73 14.0 119.0 0.32 0.023
2006 6.14 8.0 5.65 6.1 5.30 27.0 32.0 65 2.17 0.10 2.70 14.0 119.0 0.32 0.023
2007 6.42 8.0 5.91 6.1 5.55 27.0 32.0 65 2.27 0.10 2.83 14.0 119.0 0.33 0.024
2008 6.39 8.0 5.88 6.1 5.52 27.0 32.0 65 2.26 0.10 2.81 14.0 119.0 0.33 0.024
2009 6.80 8.0 6.26 6.1 5.88 27.0 32.0 65 2.41 0.11 2.99 14.0 119.0 0.35 0.025
2010 6.77 8.0 6.23 6.1 5.85 27.0 32.0 65 2.40 0.11 2.98 14.0 119.0 0.35 0.025
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh eggplant: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.33 10.0 0.30 21.3 0.24 19.0 26.0 61 0.13 0.01 0.16 20.0 82.0 0.04 0.002
1971 0.32 10.0 0.29 21.3 0.23 19.0 26.0 61 0.13 0.01 0.16 20.0 82.0 0.04 0.002
1972 0.39 10.0 0.35 21.3 0.27 19.0 26.0 61 0.15 0.01 0.19 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1973 0.43 10.0 0.39 21.3 0.31 19.0 26.0 61 0.17 0.01 0.21 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1974 0.41 10.0 0.37 21.3 0.29 19.0 26.0 61 0.16 0.01 0.20 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1975 0.45 10.0 0.40 21.3 0.32 19.0 26.0 61 0.17 0.01 0.22 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1976 0.46 10.0 0.41 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.22 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1977 0.44 10.0 0.39 21.3 0.31 19.0 26.0 61 0.17 0.01 0.21 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1978 0.49 10.0 0.44 21.3 0.35 19.0 26.0 61 0.19 0.01 0.24 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1979 0.48 10.0 0.43 21.3 0.34 19.0 26.0 61 0.19 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1980 0.48 10.0 0.43 21.3 0.34 19.0 26.0 61 0.19 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1981 0.46 10.0 0.41 21.3 0.32 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.22 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1982 0.51 10.0 0.46 21.3 0.36 19.0 26.0 61 0.20 0.01 0.25 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1983 0.51 10.0 0.46 21.3 0.36 19.0 26.0 61 0.20 0.01 0.25 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1984 0.47 10.0 0.42 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1985 0.46 10.0 0.41 21.3 0.32 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.22 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.003
1986 0.47 10.0 0.42 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1987 0.47 10.0 0.43 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1988 0.39 10.0 0.35 21.3 0.28 19.0 26.0 61 0.15 0.01 0.19 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1989 0.40 10.0 0.36 21.3 0.28 19.0 26.0 61 0.16 0.01 0.19 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1990 0.40 10.0 0.36 21.3 0.28 19.0 26.0 61 0.16 0.01 0.19 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1991 0.41 10.0 0.37 21.3 0.29 19.0 26.0 61 0.16 0.01 0.20 20.0 82.0 0.05 0.002
1992 0.47 10.0 0.42 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1993 0.47 10.0 0.42 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1994 0.52 10.0 0.46 21.3 0.37 19.0 26.0 61 0.20 0.01 0.25 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1995 0.47 10.0 0.43 21.3 0.33 19.0 26.0 61 0.18 0.01 0.23 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
1996 0.60 10.0 0.54 21.3 0.42 19.0 26.0 61 0.23 0.01 0.29 20.0 82.0 0.07 0.004
1997 0.56 10.0 0.51 21.3 0.40 19.0 26.0 61 0.22 0.01 0.27 20.0 82.0 0.07 0.003
1998 0.60 10.0 0.54 21.3 0.42 19.0 26.0 61 0.23 0.01 0.29 20.0 82.0 0.07 0.004
1999 0.54 10.0 0.49 21.3 0.38 19.0 26.0 61 0.21 0.01 0.26 20.0 82.0 0.06 0.003
2000 0.81 10.0 0.73 21.3 0.57 19.0 26.0 61 0.31 0.01 0.39 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2001 0.83 10.0 0.75 21.3 0.59 19.0 26.0 61 0.32 0.01 0.40 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2002 0.72 10.0 0.65 21.3 0.51 19.0 26.0 61 0.28 0.01 0.35 20.0 82.0 0.08 0.004
2003 0.73 10.0 0.65 21.3 0.51 19.0 26.0 61 0.28 0.01 0.35 20.0 82.0 0.09 0.004
2004 0.72 10.0 0.65 21.3 0.51 19.0 26.0 61 0.28 0.01 0.35 20.0 82.0 0.09 0.004
2005 0.85 10.0 0.77 21.3 0.60 19.0 26.0 61 0.33 0.01 0.41 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2006 0.85 10.0 0.77 21.3 0.60 19.0 26.0 61 0.33 0.01 0.41 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2007 0.85 10.0 0.77 21.3 0.61 19.0 26.0 61 0.33 0.01 0.41 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2008 0.79 10.0 0.71 21.3 0.56 19.0 26.0 61 0.31 0.01 0.38 20.0 82.0 0.09 0.005
2009 0.83 10.0 0.75 21.3 0.59 19.0 26.0 61 0.33 0.01 0.40 20.0 82.0 0.10 0.005
2010 0.90 10.0 0.81 21.3 0.64 19.0 26.0 61 0.35 0.02 0.44 20.0 82.0 0.11 0.005
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh escarole/endive: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.56 10.0 0.50 47.7 0.26 14.0 24.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.20 8.0 50.0 0.032 0.004
1971 0.57 10.0 0.51 47.7 0.27 14.0 24.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 8.0 50.0 0.033 0.004
1972 0.57 10.0 0.51 47.7 0.27 14.0 24.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 8.0 50.0 0.033 0.004
1973 0.58 10.0 0.52 47.7 0.27 14.0 24.0 71 0.17 0.01 0.21 8.0 50.0 0.033 0.004
1974 0.53 10.0 0.48 47.7 0.25 14.0 24.0 71 0.16 0.01 0.19 8.0 50.0 0.031 0.004
1975 0.51 10.0 0.46 47.7 0.24 14.0 24.0 71 0.15 0.01 0.19 8.0 50.0 0.030 0.004
1976 0.52 10.0 0.47 47.7 0.24 14.0 24.0 71 0.15 0.01 0.19 8.0 50.0 0.030 0.004
1977 0.47 10.0 0.42 47.7 0.22 14.0 24.0 71 0.14 0.01 0.17 8.0 50.0 0.027 0.003
1978 0.48 10.0 0.43 47.7 0.23 14.0 24.0 71 0.14 0.01 0.17 8.0 50.0 0.028 0.003
1979 0.49 10.0 0.44 47.7 0.23 14.0 24.0 71 0.14 0.01 0.18 8.0 50.0 0.029 0.004
1980 0.45 10.0 0.41 47.7 0.21 14.0 24.0 71 0.13 0.01 0.16 8.0 50.0 0.026 0.003
1981 0.44 10.0 0.40 47.7 0.21 14.0 24.0 71 0.13 0.01 0.16 8.0 50.0 0.026 0.003
1982 0.38 10.0 0.34 47.7 0.18 14.0 24.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 8.0 50.0 0.022 0.003
1983 0.39 10.0 0.36 47.7 0.19 14.0 24.0 71 0.12 0.01 0.14 8.0 50.0 0.023 0.003
1984 0.39 10.0 0.35 47.7 0.18 14.0 24.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 8.0 50.0 0.022 0.003
1985 0.39 10.0 0.35 47.7 0.18 14.0 24.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.14 8.0 50.0 0.023 0.003
1986 0.37 10.0 0.33 47.7 0.17 14.0 24.0 71 0.11 0.00 0.13 8.0 50.0 0.021 0.003
1987 0.34 10.0 0.31 47.7 0.16 14.0 24.0 71 0.10 0.00 0.12 8.0 50.0 0.020 0.002
1988 0.36 10.0 0.32 47.7 0.17 14.0 24.0 71 0.10 0.00 0.13 8.0 50.0 0.021 0.003
1989 0.31 10.0 0.28 47.7 0.15 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.018 0.002
1990 0.25 10.0 0.22 47.7 0.12 14.0 24.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.014 0.002
1991 0.24 10.0 0.21 47.7 0.11 14.0 24.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.014 0.002
1992 0.30 10.0 0.27 47.7 0.14 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.018 0.002
1993 0.27 10.0 0.25 47.7 0.13 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.10 8.0 50.0 0.016 0.002
1994 0.30 10.0 0.27 47.7 0.14 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.017 0.002
1995 0.28 10.0 0.25 47.7 0.13 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.10 8.0 50.0 0.016 0.002
1996 0.31 10.0 0.27 47.7 0.14 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.018 0.002
1997 0.29 10.0 0.26 47.7 0.14 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.017 0.002
1998 0.29 10.0 0.26 47.7 0.14 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.017 0.002
1999 0.22 10.0 0.20 47.7 0.10 14.0 24.0 71 0.06 0.00 0.08 8.0 50.0 0.013 0.002
2000 0.35 10.0 0.31 47.7 0.16 14.0 24.0 71 0.10 0.00 0.13 8.0 50.0 0.020 0.003
2001 0.35 10.0 0.31 47.7 0.16 14.0 24.0 71 0.10 0.00 0.13 8.0 50.0 0.020 0.003
2002 0.32 10.0 0.29 47.7 0.15 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.12 8.0 50.0 0.018 0.002
2003 0.32 10.0 0.29 47.7 0.15 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.12 8.0 50.0 0.019 0.002
2004 0.31 10.0 0.28 47.7 0.15 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.11 8.0 50.0 0.018 0.002
2005 0.25 10.0 0.23 47.7 0.12 14.0 24.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.015 0.002
2006 0.32 10.0 0.29 47.7 0.15 14.0 24.0 71 0.09 0.00 0.12 8.0 50.0 0.019 0.002
2007 0.28 10.0 0.25 47.7 0.13 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.10 8.0 50.0 0.016 0.002
2008 0.26 10.0 0.23 47.7 0.12 14.0 24.0 71 0.08 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.015 0.002
2009 0.24 10.0 0.21 47.7 0.11 14.0 24.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.014 0.002
2010 0.25 10.0 0.22 47.7 0.12 14.0 24.0 71 0.07 0.00 0.09 8.0 50.0 0.014 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh garlic: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.44 19.0 0.36 7.4 0.33 13.0 43.0 67 0.15 0.01 0.18 203.0 136.0 0.27 0.001
1971 0.30 19.0 0.24 7.4 0.22 13.0 43.0 67 0.10 0.00 0.12 203.0 136.0 0.18 0.001
1972 0.39 19.0 0.31 7.4 0.29 13.0 43.0 67 0.13 0.01 0.16 203.0 136.0 0.24 0.001
1973 0.52 19.0 0.42 7.4 0.39 13.0 43.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 203.0 136.0 0.32 0.002
1974 0.65 19.0 0.53 7.4 0.49 13.0 43.0 67 0.22 0.01 0.27 203.0 136.0 0.40 0.002
1975 0.72 19.0 0.59 7.4 0.54 13.0 43.0 67 0.24 0.01 0.30 203.0 136.0 0.44 0.002
1976 0.48 19.0 0.39 7.4 0.36 13.0 43.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 203.0 136.0 0.29 0.001
1977 0.60 19.0 0.48 7.4 0.45 13.0 43.0 67 0.20 0.01 0.24 203.0 136.0 0.36 0.002
1978 0.62 19.0 0.51 7.4 0.47 13.0 43.0 67 0.21 0.01 0.26 203.0 136.0 0.38 0.002
1979 0.92 19.0 0.75 7.4 0.69 13.0 43.0 67 0.30 0.01 0.38 203.0 136.0 0.56 0.003
1980 0.86 19.0 0.70 7.4 0.65 13.0 43.0 67 0.28 0.01 0.35 203.0 136.0 0.53 0.003
1981 0.66 19.0 0.53 7.4 0.49 13.0 43.0 67 0.22 0.01 0.27 203.0 136.0 0.40 0.002
1982 0.76 19.0 0.61 7.4 0.57 13.0 43.0 67 0.25 0.01 0.31 203.0 136.0 0.46 0.002
1983 1.00 19.0 0.81 7.4 0.75 13.0 43.0 67 0.33 0.01 0.41 203.0 136.0 0.61 0.003
1984 0.77 19.0 0.62 7.4 0.58 13.0 43.0 67 0.25 0.01 0.32 203.0 136.0 0.47 0.002
1985 1.06 19.0 0.86 7.4 0.80 13.0 43.0 67 0.35 0.02 0.44 203.0 136.0 0.65 0.003
1986 0.76 19.0 0.62 7.4 0.57 13.0 43.0 67 0.25 0.01 0.31 203.0 136.0 0.47 0.002
1987 1.14 19.0 0.93 7.4 0.86 13.0 43.0 67 0.38 0.02 0.47 203.0 136.0 0.70 0.003
1988 1.07 19.0 0.87 7.4 0.81 13.0 43.0 67 0.35 0.02 0.44 203.0 136.0 0.66 0.003
1989 1.01 19.0 0.82 7.4 0.76 13.0 43.0 67 0.33 0.01 0.42 203.0 136.0 0.62 0.003
1990 1.31 19.0 1.06 7.4 0.98 13.0 43.0 67 0.43 0.02 0.54 203.0 136.0 0.80 0.004
1991 1.49 19.0 1.20 7.4 1.12 13.0 43.0 67 0.49 0.02 0.61 203.0 136.0 0.91 0.004
1992 1.46 19.0 1.18 7.4 1.10 13.0 43.0 67 0.48 0.02 0.60 203.0 136.0 0.89 0.004
1993 1.75 19.0 1.41 7.4 1.31 13.0 43.0 67 0.58 0.03 0.72 203.0 136.0 1.07 0.005
1994 1.80 19.0 1.46 7.4 1.35 13.0 43.0 67 0.59 0.03 0.74 203.0 136.0 1.10 0.005
1995 1.85 19.0 1.50 7.4 1.39 13.0 43.0 67 0.61 0.03 0.76 203.0 136.0 1.13 0.006
1996 2.29 19.0 1.86 7.4 1.72 13.0 43.0 67 0.76 0.03 0.94 203.0 136.0 1.40 0.007
1997 2.00 19.0 1.62 7.4 1.50 13.0 43.0 67 0.66 0.03 0.82 203.0 136.0 1.22 0.006
1998 2.58 19.0 2.09 7.4 1.94 13.0 43.0 67 0.85 0.04 1.06 203.0 136.0 1.58 0.008
1999 3.30 19.0 2.67 7.4 2.47 13.0 43.0 67 1.09 0.05 1.35 203.0 136.0 2.02 0.010
2000 2.22 19.0 1.80 7.4 1.67 13.0 43.0 67 0.73 0.03 0.91 203.0 136.0 1.36 0.007
2001 2.42 19.0 1.96 7.4 1.81 13.0 43.0 67 0.80 0.03 0.99 203.0 136.0 1.48 0.007
2002 2.50 19.0 2.02 7.4 1.87 13.0 43.0 67 0.82 0.04 1.02 203.0 136.0 1.53 0.008
2003 2.83 19.0 2.29 7.4 2.12 13.0 43.0 67 0.93 0.04 1.16 203.0 136.0 1.73 0.009
2004 2.57 19.0 2.08 7.4 1.92 13.0 43.0 67 0.85 0.04 1.05 203.0 136.0 1.57 0.008
2005 2.44 19.0 1.97 7.4 1.83 13.0 43.0 67 0.80 0.04 1.00 203.0 136.0 1.49 0.007
2006 2.69 19.0 2.18 7.4 2.02 13.0 43.0 67 0.89 0.04 1.10 203.0 136.0 1.65 0.008
2007 2.72 19.0 2.20 7.4 2.04 13.0 43.0 67 0.90 0.04 1.12 203.0 136.0 1.66 0.008
2008 2.77 19.0 2.24 7.4 2.07 13.0 43.0 67 0.91 0.04 1.13 203.0 136.0 1.69 0.008
2009 2.45 19.0 1.98 7.4 1.83 13.0 43.0 67 0.81 0.04 1.00 203.0 136.0 1.50 0.007
2010 2.34 19.0 1.89 7.4 1.75 13.0 43.0 67 0.77 0.03 0.96 203.0 136.0 1.43 0.007
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh kale: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 0.38 12.0 0.34 39.2 0.21 39.0 38.0 88 0.05 0.00 0.06 34.0 67.0 0.030 0.001
2001 0.37 12.0 0.32 39.2 0.20 39.0 38.0 88 0.05 0.00 0.06 34.0 67.0 0.028 0.001
2002 0.35 12.0 0.30 39.2 0.19 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.027 0.001
2003 0.31 12.0 0.27 39.2 0.17 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.024 0.001
2004 0.32 12.0 0.28 39.2 0.17 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.025 0.001
2005 0.35 12.0 0.31 39.2 0.19 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.027 0.001
2006 0.32 12.0 0.28 39.2 0.17 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.025 0.001
2007 0.34 12.0 0.30 39.2 0.18 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.026 0.001
2008 0.33 12.0 0.29 39.2 0.18 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.026 0.001
2009 0.33 12.0 0.29 39.2 0.17 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.025 0.001
2010 0.30 12.0 0.26 39.2 0.16 39.0 38.0 88 0.04 0.00 0.05 34.0 67.0 0.023 0.001
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh head lettuce: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 22.38 7.0 20.81 8.7 18.99 16.0 24.0 49 11.40 0.50 14.16 14.0 110.0 1.80 0.129
1971 22.38 7.0 20.82 8.7 19.00 16.0 24.0 49 11.40 0.50 14.17 14.0 110.0 1.80 0.129
1972 22.44 7.0 20.87 8.7 19.05 16.0 24.0 49 11.43 0.50 14.20 14.0 110.0 1.81 0.129
1973 23.12 7.0 21.50 8.7 19.63 16.0 24.0 49 11.78 0.52 14.63 14.0 110.0 1.86 0.133
1974 23.50 7.0 21.86 8.7 19.95 16.0 24.0 49 11.97 0.52 14.87 14.0 110.0 1.89 0.135
1975 23.54 7.0 21.89 8.7 19.98 16.0 24.0 49 11.99 0.53 14.90 14.0 110.0 1.90 0.135
1976 24.23 7.0 22.53 8.7 20.56 16.0 24.0 49 12.34 0.54 15.33 14.0 110.0 1.95 0.139
1977 25.82 7.0 24.02 8.7 21.92 16.0 24.0 49 13.15 0.58 16.34 14.0 110.0 2.08 0.149
1978 25.07 7.0 23.31 8.7 21.28 16.0 24.0 49 12.77 0.56 15.87 14.0 110.0 2.02 0.144
1979 25.10 7.0 23.34 8.7 21.30 16.0 24.0 49 12.78 0.56 15.89 14.0 110.0 2.02 0.144
1980 25.63 7.0 23.84 8.7 21.76 16.0 24.0 49 13.05 0.57 16.22 14.0 110.0 2.06 0.147
1981 24.91 7.0 23.17 8.7 21.15 16.0 24.0 49 12.69 0.56 15.77 14.0 110.0 2.01 0.143
1982 24.94 7.0 23.19 8.7 21.17 16.0 24.0 49 12.70 0.56 15.78 14.0 110.0 2.01 0.143
1983 22.44 7.0 20.87 8.7 19.05 16.0 24.0 49 11.43 0.50 14.20 14.0 110.0 1.81 0.129
1984 24.94 7.0 23.19 8.7 21.17 16.0 24.0 49 12.70 0.56 15.79 14.0 110.0 2.01 0.144
1985 23.67 7.0 22.02 8.7 20.09 16.0 24.0 49 12.06 0.53 14.98 14.0 110.0 1.91 0.136
1986 21.94 7.0 20.40 8.7 18.62 16.0 24.0 49 11.17 0.49 13.88 14.0 110.0 1.77 0.126
1987 25.71 7.0 23.91 8.7 21.82 16.0 24.0 49 13.09 0.57 16.27 14.0 110.0 2.07 0.148
1988 27.04 7.0 25.15 8.7 22.95 16.0 24.0 49 13.77 0.60 17.11 14.0 110.0 2.18 0.156
1989 28.69 7.0 26.68 8.7 24.35 16.0 24.0 49 14.61 0.64 18.16 14.0 110.0 2.31 0.165
1990 27.75 7.0 25.80 8.7 23.55 16.0 24.0 49 14.13 0.62 17.56 14.0 110.0 2.24 0.160
1991 26.04 7.0 24.22 8.7 22.11 16.0 24.0 49 13.26 0.58 16.48 14.0 110.0 2.10 0.150
1992 25.79 7.0 23.99 8.7 21.89 16.0 24.0 49 13.14 0.58 16.32 14.0 110.0 2.08 0.148
1993 24.40 7.0 22.69 8.7 20.71 16.0 24.0 49 12.43 0.54 15.44 14.0 110.0 1.97 0.140
1994 25.01 7.0 23.26 8.7 21.23 16.0 24.0 49 12.74 0.56 15.83 14.0 110.0 2.01 0.144
1995 22.17 7.0 20.62 8.7 18.82 16.0 24.0 49 11.29 0.49 14.03 14.0 110.0 1.79 0.128
1996 21.57 7.0 20.06 8.7 18.31 16.0 24.0 49 10.99 0.48 13.66 14.0 110.0 1.74 0.124
1997 23.90 7.0 22.23 8.7 20.29 16.0 24.0 49 12.17 0.53 15.13 14.0 110.0 1.93 0.138
1998 22.33 7.0 20.76 8.7 18.95 16.0 24.0 49 11.37 0.50 14.13 14.0 110.0 1.80 0.128
1999 24.91 7.0 23.17 8.7 21.14 16.0 24.0 49 12.69 0.56 15.77 14.0 110.0 2.01 0.143
2000 23.46 7.0 21.82 8.7 19.91 16.0 24.0 49 11.95 0.52 14.85 14.0 110.0 1.89 0.135
2001 22.99 7.0 21.38 8.7 19.51 16.0 24.0 49 11.71 0.51 14.55 14.0 110.0 1.85 0.132
2002 22.54 7.0 20.96 8.7 19.14 16.0 24.0 49 11.48 0.50 14.27 14.0 110.0 1.82 0.130
2003 22.23 7.0 20.68 8.7 18.87 16.0 24.0 49 11.32 0.50 14.07 14.0 110.0 1.79 0.128
2004 21.26 7.0 19.77 8.7 18.04 16.0 24.0 49 10.83 0.47 13.45 14.0 110.0 1.71 0.122
2005 20.91 7.0 19.45 8.7 17.75 16.0 24.0 49 10.65 0.47 13.24 14.0 110.0 1.68 0.120
2006 20.05 7.0 18.65 8.7 17.02 16.0 24.0 49 10.21 0.45 12.69 14.0 110.0 1.62 0.115
2007 18.38 7.0 17.09 8.7 15.60 16.0 24.0 49 9.36 0.41 11.63 14.0 110.0 1.48 0.106
2008 16.85 7.0 15.67 8.7 14.30 16.0 24.0 49 8.58 0.38 10.66 14.0 110.0 1.36 0.097
2009 16.11 7.0 14.98 8.7 13.67 16.0 24.0 49 8.20 0.36 10.19 14.0 110.0 1.30 0.093
2010 16.13 7.0 15.00 8.7 13.69 16.0 24.0 49 8.22 0.36 10.21 14.0 110.0 1.30 0.093
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh Romaine and leaf lettuce: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 3.27 7.0 3.04 13.9 2.61 20.7 24.0 56 1.45 0.06 1.80 14.0 83.0 0.303 0.022
1986 2.37 7.0 2.21 13.9 1.90 20.7 24.0 56 1.05 0.05 1.31 14.0 83.0 0.220 0.016
1987 2.52 7.0 2.35 13.9 2.02 20.7 24.0 56 1.12 0.05 1.39 14.0 83.0 0.234 0.017
1988 3.20 7.0 2.98 13.9 2.56 20.7 24.0 56 1.42 0.06 1.76 14.0 83.0 0.297 0.021
1989 3.56 7.0 3.31 13.9 2.85 20.7 24.0 56 1.58 0.07 1.96 14.0 83.0 0.331 0.024
1990 3.77 7.0 3.51 13.9 3.02 20.7 24.0 56 1.67 0.07 2.08 14.0 83.0 0.350 0.025
1991 4.00 7.0 3.72 13.9 3.20 20.7 24.0 56 1.77 0.08 2.20 14.0 83.0 0.371 0.027
1992 4.67 7.0 4.34 13.9 3.74 20.7 24.0 56 2.07 0.09 2.57 14.0 83.0 0.434 0.031
1993 5.04 7.0 4.69 13.9 4.04 20.7 24.0 56 2.23 0.10 2.78 14.0 83.0 0.468 0.033
1994 5.68 7.0 5.28 13.9 4.55 20.7 24.0 56 2.52 0.11 3.13 14.0 83.0 0.527 0.038
1995 5.89 7.0 5.48 13.9 4.72 20.7 24.0 56 2.61 0.11 3.25 14.0 83.0 0.547 0.039
1996 5.82 7.0 5.41 13.9 4.66 20.7 24.0 56 2.58 0.11 3.20 14.0 83.0 0.540 0.039
1997 6.59 7.0 6.13 13.9 5.28 20.7 24.0 56 2.92 0.13 3.63 14.0 83.0 0.612 0.044
1998 6.61 7.0 6.15 13.9 5.30 20.7 24.0 56 2.93 0.13 3.64 14.0 83.0 0.614 0.044
1999 7.59 7.0 7.06 13.9 6.08 20.7 24.0 56 3.36 0.15 4.18 14.0 83.0 0.705 0.050
2000 8.39 7.0 7.80 13.9 6.71 20.7 24.0 56 3.71 0.16 4.62 14.0 83.0 0.779 0.056
2001 8.03 7.0 7.47 13.9 6.43 20.7 24.0 56 3.56 0.16 4.42 14.0 83.0 0.745 0.053
2002 9.59 7.0 8.92 13.9 7.68 20.7 24.0 56 4.25 0.19 5.28 14.0 83.0 0.891 0.064
2003 10.82 7.0 10.06 13.9 8.66 20.7 24.0 56 4.79 0.21 5.96 14.0 83.0 1.005 0.072
2004 11.98 7.0 11.14 13.9 9.59 20.7 24.0 56 5.31 0.23 6.60 14.0 83.0 1.113 0.079
2005 9.67 7.0 8.99 13.9 7.74 20.7 24.0 56 4.28 0.19 5.32 14.0 83.0 0.898 0.064
2006 11.98 7.0 11.14 13.9 9.59 20.7 24.0 56 5.31 0.23 6.60 14.0 83.0 1.112 0.079
2007 11.54 7.0 10.73 13.9 9.24 20.7 24.0 56 5.11 0.22 6.35 14.0 83.0 1.072 0.077
2008 10.41 7.0 9.68 13.9 8.33 20.7 24.0 56 4.61 0.20 5.73 14.0 83.0 0.966 0.069
2009 10.00 7.0 9.30 13.9 8.00 20.7 24.0 56 4.43 0.19 5.50 14.0 83.0 0.928 0.066
2010 10.74 7.0 9.98 13.9 8.60 20.7 24.0 56 4.76 0.21 5.91 14.0 83.0 0.997 0.071
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh lima beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 0.05 8.0 0.04 12.0 0.04 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.009 0.000
1993 0.04 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.03 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.007 0.000
1994 0.06 8.0 0.05 12.0 0.05 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.011 0.000
1995 0.06 8.0 0.06 12.0 0.05 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.012 0.000
1996 0.04 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.03 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.007 0.000
1997 0.03 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.02 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.006 0.000
1998 0.02 8.0 0.01 12.0 0.01 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.003 0.000
1999 0.02 8.0 0.02 12.0 0.02 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.005 0.000
2000 0.05 8.0 0.05 12.0 0.04 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.009 0.000
2001 0.05 8.0 0.05 12.0 0.04 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.010 0.000
2002 0.07 8.0 0.06 12.0 0.06 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.013 0.000
2003 0.06 8.0 0.06 12.0 0.05 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.012 0.000
2004 0.07 8.0 0.06 12.0 0.05 56.0 27.0 86 0.01 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.013 0.000
2005 0.03 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.03 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.007 0.000
2006 0.04 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.03 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.01 176.0 156.0 0.007 0.000
2007 0.03 8.0 0.03 12.0 0.02 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.005 0.000
2008 0.02 8.0 0.02 12.0 0.02 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.004 0.000
2009 0.02 8.0 0.02 12.0 0.01 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.004 0.000
2010 0.02 8.0 0.02 12.0 0.02 56.0 27.0 86 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.0 156.0 0.004 0.000
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh mushrooms: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.28 6.0 0.27 12.7 0.23 3.0 21.0 38 0.18 0.01 0.22 21.0 96.0 0.048 0.002
1971 0.32 6.0 0.30 12.7 0.26 3.0 21.0 38 0.20 0.01 0.25 21.0 96.0 0.054 0.003
1972 0.36 6.0 0.34 12.7 0.30 3.0 21.0 38 0.23 0.01 0.28 21.0 96.0 0.062 0.003
1973 0.48 6.0 0.45 12.7 0.40 3.0 21.0 38 0.30 0.01 0.37 21.0 96.0 0.082 0.004
1974 0.59 6.0 0.55 12.7 0.48 3.0 21.0 38 0.37 0.02 0.45 21.0 96.0 0.099 0.005
1975 0.66 6.0 0.62 12.7 0.54 3.0 21.0 38 0.41 0.02 0.51 21.0 96.0 0.111 0.005
1976 0.69 6.0 0.65 12.7 0.57 3.0 21.0 38 0.43 0.02 0.53 21.0 96.0 0.117 0.006
1977 0.86 6.0 0.81 12.7 0.71 3.0 21.0 38 0.54 0.02 0.67 21.0 96.0 0.146 0.007
1978 1.02 6.0 0.96 12.7 0.84 3.0 21.0 38 0.64 0.03 0.79 21.0 96.0 0.174 0.008
1979 1.13 6.0 1.06 12.7 0.93 3.0 21.0 38 0.70 0.03 0.87 21.0 96.0 0.191 0.009
1980 1.20 6.0 1.13 12.7 0.99 3.0 21.0 38 0.75 0.03 0.93 21.0 96.0 0.204 0.010
1981 1.38 6.0 1.29 12.7 1.13 3.0 21.0 38 0.86 0.04 1.07 21.0 96.0 0.233 0.011
1982 1.44 6.0 1.36 12.7 1.18 3.0 21.0 38 0.90 0.04 1.12 21.0 96.0 0.245 0.012
1983 1.65 6.0 1.55 12.7 1.35 3.0 21.0 38 1.03 0.04 1.28 21.0 96.0 0.279 0.013
1984 1.77 6.0 1.66 12.7 1.45 3.0 21.0 38 1.10 0.05 1.37 21.0 96.0 0.300 0.014
1985 1.78 6.0 1.67 12.7 1.46 3.0 21.0 38 1.11 0.05 1.38 21.0 96.0 0.302 0.014
1986 1.87 6.0 1.76 12.7 1.54 3.0 21.0 38 1.17 0.05 1.45 21.0 96.0 0.318 0.015
1987 1.92 6.0 1.81 12.7 1.58 3.0 21.0 38 1.20 0.05 1.49 21.0 96.0 0.326 0.016
1988 1.98 6.0 1.86 12.7 1.62 3.0 21.0 38 1.23 0.05 1.53 21.0 96.0 0.335 0.016
1989 2.04 6.0 1.92 12.7 1.68 3.0 21.0 38 1.27 0.06 1.58 21.0 96.0 0.347 0.017
1990 1.99 6.0 1.87 12.7 1.64 3.0 21.0 38 1.24 0.05 1.54 21.0 96.0 0.338 0.016
1991 1.93 6.0 1.81 12.7 1.58 3.0 21.0 38 1.20 0.05 1.49 21.0 96.0 0.326 0.016
1992 1.98 6.0 1.87 12.7 1.63 3.0 21.0 38 1.24 0.05 1.54 21.0 96.0 0.336 0.016
1993 1.97 6.0 1.86 12.7 1.62 3.0 21.0 38 1.23 0.05 1.53 21.0 96.0 0.335 0.016
1994 2.02 6.0 1.90 12.7 1.66 3.0 21.0 38 1.26 0.06 1.57 21.0 96.0 0.343 0.016
1995 2.02 6.0 1.90 12.7 1.66 3.0 21.0 38 1.26 0.06 1.57 21.0 96.0 0.343 0.016
1996 2.08 6.0 1.95 12.7 1.71 3.0 21.0 38 1.30 0.06 1.61 21.0 96.0 0.352 0.017
1997 2.30 6.0 2.17 12.7 1.89 3.0 21.0 38 1.44 0.06 1.79 21.0 96.0 0.391 0.019
1998 2.45 6.0 2.30 12.7 2.01 3.0 21.0 38 1.53 0.07 1.90 21.0 96.0 0.416 0.020
1999 2.48 6.0 2.33 12.7 2.03 3.0 21.0 38 1.55 0.07 1.92 21.0 96.0 0.420 0.020
2000 2.58 6.0 2.42 12.7 2.12 3.0 21.0 38 1.61 0.07 2.00 21.0 96.0 0.437 0.021
2001 2.57 6.0 2.42 12.7 2.11 3.0 21.0 38 1.60 0.07 1.99 21.0 96.0 0.436 0.021
2002 2.61 6.0 2.45 12.7 2.14 3.0 21.0 38 1.63 0.07 2.02 21.0 96.0 0.442 0.021
2003 2.63 6.0 2.47 12.7 2.16 3.0 21.0 38 1.64 0.07 2.04 21.0 96.0 0.446 0.021
2004 2.60 6.0 2.44 12.7 2.13 3.0 21.0 38 1.62 0.07 2.01 21.0 96.0 0.440 0.021
2005 2.62 6.0 2.47 12.7 2.15 3.0 21.0 38 1.64 0.07 2.03 21.0 96.0 0.445 0.021
2006 2.56 6.0 2.40 12.7 2.10 3.0 21.0 38 1.59 0.07 1.98 21.0 96.0 0.433 0.021
2007 2.47 6.0 2.32 12.7 2.02 3.0 21.0 38 1.54 0.07 1.91 21.0 96.0 0.418 0.020
2008 2.44 6.0 2.29 12.7 2.00 3.0 21.0 38 1.52 0.07 1.89 21.0 96.0 0.414 0.020
2009 2.42 6.0 2.27 12.7 1.98 3.0 21.0 38 1.51 0.07 1.87 21.0 96.0 0.410 0.020
2010 2.50 6.0 2.35 12.7 2.05 3.0 21.0 38 1.56 0.07 1.93 21.0 96.0 0.423 0.020
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh mustard greens: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 0.73 12.0 0.65 63.6 0.24 7.0 38.0 82 0.13 0.01 0.16 15.0 56.0 0.043 0.003
2001 0.78 12.0 0.69 63.6 0.25 7.0 38.0 82 0.14 0.01 0.17 15.0 56.0 0.046 0.003
2002 0.70 12.0 0.61 63.6 0.22 7.0 38.0 82 0.12 0.01 0.15 15.0 56.0 0.041 0.003
2003 0.80 12.0 0.70 63.6 0.26 7.0 38.0 82 0.14 0.01 0.17 15.0 56.0 0.047 0.003
2004 0.78 12.0 0.69 63.6 0.25 7.0 38.0 82 0.14 0.01 0.17 15.0 56.0 0.046 0.003
2005 0.68 12.0 0.60 63.6 0.22 7.0 38.0 82 0.12 0.01 0.15 15.0 56.0 0.040 0.003
2006 0.59 12.0 0.52 63.6 0.19 7.0 38.0 82 0.10 0.00 0.13 15.0 56.0 0.035 0.002
2007 0.40 12.0 0.35 63.6 0.13 7.0 38.0 82 0.07 0.00 0.09 15.0 56.0 0.023 0.002
2008 0.33 12.0 0.29 63.6 0.11 7.0 38.0 82 0.06 0.00 0.07 15.0 56.0 0.019 0.001
2009 0.33 12.0 0.29 63.6 0.10 7.0 38.0 82 0.06 0.00 0.07 15.0 56.0 0.019 0.001
2010 0.36 12.0 0.32 63.6 0.12 7.0 38.0 82 0.06 0.00 0.08 15.0 56.0 0.021 0.001
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh okra: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 0.21 12.0 0.19 24.4 0.14 14.0 20.0 56 0.09 0.00 0.12 31.0 100.0 0.036 0.001
2001 0.27 12.0 0.24 24.4 0.18 14.0 20.0 56 0.12 0.01 0.15 31.0 100.0 0.046 0.001
2002 0.22 12.0 0.20 24.4 0.15 14.0 20.0 56 0.10 0.00 0.12 31.0 100.0 0.038 0.001
2003 0.33 12.0 0.29 24.4 0.22 14.0 20.0 56 0.15 0.01 0.18 31.0 100.0 0.057 0.002
2004 0.39 12.0 0.34 24.4 0.26 14.0 20.0 56 0.17 0.01 0.21 31.0 100.0 0.066 0.002
2005 0.44 12.0 0.39 24.4 0.29 14.0 20.0 56 0.19 0.01 0.24 31.0 100.0 0.075 0.002
2006 0.41 12.0 0.36 24.4 0.27 14.0 20.0 56 0.18 0.01 0.22 31.0 100.0 0.069 0.002
2007 0.45 12.0 0.40 24.4 0.30 14.0 20.0 56 0.20 0.01 0.25 31.0 100.0 0.076 0.002
2008 0.45 12.0 0.39 24.4 0.30 14.0 20.0 56 0.20 0.01 0.24 31.0 100.0 0.076 0.002
2009 0.45 12.0 0.40 24.4 0.30 14.0 20.0 56 0.20 0.01 0.25 31.0 100.0 0.076 0.002
2010 0.39 12.0 0.34 24.4 0.26 14.0 20.0 56 0.17 0.01 0.21 31.0 100.0 0.065 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. 1This table uses aggregate food
availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh onions: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 10.1 6.0 9.5 9.8 8.6 10.0 43.0 60 4.04 0.18 5.03 67.0 160.0 2.10 0.031
1971 10.7 6.0 10.1 9.8 9.1 10.0 43.0 60 4.28 0.19 5.31 67.0 160.0 2.23 0.033
1972 10.7 6.0 10.1 9.8 9.1 10.0 43.0 60 4.27 0.19 5.30 67.0 160.0 2.22 0.033
1973 10.2 6.0 9.6 9.8 8.7 10.0 43.0 60 4.08 0.18 5.07 67.0 160.0 2.12 0.032
1974 11.2 6.0 10.5 9.8 9.5 10.0 43.0 60 4.46 0.20 5.54 67.0 160.0 2.32 0.035
1975 10.5 6.0 9.9 9.8 8.9 10.0 43.0 60 4.19 0.18 5.20 67.0 160.0 2.18 0.033
1976 11.0 6.0 10.3 9.8 9.3 10.0 43.0 60 4.39 0.19 5.45 67.0 160.0 2.28 0.034
1977 11.1 6.0 10.4 9.8 9.4 10.0 43.0 60 4.41 0.19 5.48 67.0 160.0 2.30 0.034
1978 10.9 6.0 10.3 9.8 9.3 10.0 43.0 60 4.35 0.19 5.41 67.0 160.0 2.27 0.034
1979 11.4 6.0 10.8 9.8 9.7 10.0 43.0 60 4.56 0.20 5.67 67.0 160.0 2.37 0.035
1980 11.4 6.0 10.7 9.8 9.7 10.0 43.0 60 4.54 0.20 5.64 67.0 160.0 2.36 0.035
1981 10.7 6.0 10.1 9.8 9.1 10.0 43.0 60 4.28 0.19 5.32 67.0 160.0 2.23 0.033
1982 12.2 6.0 11.5 9.8 10.4 10.0 43.0 60 4.88 0.21 6.07 67.0 160.0 2.54 0.038
1983 12.2 6.0 11.4 9.8 10.3 10.0 43.0 60 4.85 0.21 6.03 67.0 160.0 2.52 0.038
1984 13.1 6.0 12.3 9.8 11.1 10.0 43.0 60 5.21 0.23 6.48 67.0 160.0 2.71 0.040
1985 13.6 6.0 12.8 9.8 11.6 10.0 43.0 60 5.43 0.24 6.75 67.0 160.0 2.83 0.042
1986 13.7 6.0 12.9 9.8 11.7 10.0 43.0 60 5.48 0.24 6.81 67.0 160.0 2.85 0.043
1987 13.4 6.0 12.6 9.8 11.4 10.0 43.0 60 5.35 0.23 6.64 67.0 160.0 2.78 0.042
1988 14.5 6.0 13.7 9.8 12.3 10.0 43.0 60 5.80 0.25 7.21 67.0 160.0 3.02 0.045
1989 14.8 6.0 13.9 9.8 12.5 10.0 43.0 60 5.89 0.26 7.31 67.0 160.0 3.06 0.046
1990 15.1 6.0 14.2 9.8 12.8 10.0 43.0 60 6.00 0.26 7.46 67.0 160.0 3.12 0.047
1991 15.7 6.0 14.7 9.8 13.3 10.0 43.0 60 6.25 0.27 7.77 67.0 160.0 3.25 0.049
1992 16.1 6.0 15.1 9.8 13.7 10.0 43.0 60 6.42 0.28 7.98 67.0 160.0 3.34 0.050
1993 17.2 6.0 16.1 9.8 14.6 10.0 43.0 60 6.85 0.30 8.51 67.0 160.0 3.56 0.053
1994 16.9 6.0 15.9 9.8 14.4 10.0 43.0 60 6.75 0.30 8.38 67.0 160.0 3.51 0.052
1995 17.8 6.0 16.7 9.8 15.1 10.0 43.0 60 7.09 0.31 8.81 67.0 160.0 3.69 0.055
1996 18.3 6.0 17.2 9.8 15.5 10.0 43.0 60 7.31 0.32 9.08 67.0 160.0 3.80 0.057
1997 18.8 6.0 17.7 9.8 16.0 10.0 43.0 60 7.51 0.33 9.33 67.0 160.0 3.91 0.058
1998 18.4 6.0 17.3 9.8 15.6 10.0 43.0 60 7.34 0.32 9.12 67.0 160.0 3.82 0.057
1999 18.5 6.0 17.4 9.8 15.7 10.0 43.0 60 7.37 0.32 9.16 67.0 160.0 3.83 0.057
2000 18.9 6.0 17.7 9.8 16.0 10.0 43.0 60 7.52 0.33 9.35 67.0 160.0 3.92 0.058
2001 18.5 6.0 17.4 9.8 15.7 10.0 43.0 60 7.36 0.32 9.15 67.0 160.0 3.83 0.057
2002 19.3 6.0 18.2 9.8 16.4 10.0 43.0 60 7.70 0.34 9.57 67.0 160.0 4.01 0.060
2003 19.5 6.0 18.3 9.8 16.5 10.0 43.0 60 7.78 0.34 9.67 67.0 160.0 4.05 0.060
2004 21.9 6.0 20.6 9.8 18.6 10.0 43.0 60 8.74 0.38 10.86 67.0 160.0 4.55 0.068
2005 20.9 6.0 19.6 9.8 17.7 10.0 43.0 60 8.33 0.37 10.35 67.0 160.0 4.34 0.065
2006 19.9 6.0 18.7 9.8 16.9 10.0 43.0 60 7.94 0.35 9.87 67.0 160.0 4.13 0.062
2007 21.6 6.0 20.3 9.8 18.3 10.0 43.0 60 8.62 0.38 10.71 67.0 160.0 4.48 0.067
2008 20.2 6.0 19.0 9.8 17.2 10.0 43.0 60 8.06 0.35 10.02 67.0 160.0 4.20 0.063
2009 19.6 6.0 18.4 9.8 16.6 10.0 43.0 60 7.81 0.34 9.70 67.0 160.0 4.06 0.061
2010 19.9 6.0 18.7 9.8 16.9 10.0 43.0 60 7.92 0.35 9.84 67.0 160.0 4.12 0.062
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh potatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 61.8 4.0 59.3 6.5 55.5 0.0 16.0 25 46.6 2.04 57.9 105.0 150.0 40.5 0.386
1971 56.1 4.0 53.8 6.5 50.3 0.0 16.0 25 42.3 1.85 52.5 105.0 150.0 36.8 0.350
1972 57.9 4.0 55.5 6.5 51.9 0.0 16.0 25 43.6 1.91 54.2 105.0 150.0 37.9 0.361
1973 52.4 4.0 50.3 6.5 47.1 0.0 16.0 25 39.5 1.73 49.1 105.0 150.0 34.4 0.327
1974 49.4 4.0 47.4 6.5 44.3 0.0 16.0 25 37.2 1.63 46.2 105.0 150.0 32.4 0.308
1975 52.6 4.0 50.5 6.5 47.3 0.0 16.0 25 39.7 1.74 49.3 105.0 150.0 34.5 0.329
1976 49.4 4.0 47.5 6.5 44.4 0.0 16.0 25 37.3 1.63 46.3 105.0 150.0 32.4 0.309
1977 50.1 4.0 48.1 6.5 44.9 0.0 16.0 25 37.8 1.66 46.9 105.0 150.0 32.8 0.313
1978 46.0 4.0 44.1 6.5 41.3 0.0 16.0 25 34.7 1.52 43.1 105.0 150.0 30.1 0.287
1979 49.3 4.0 47.4 6.5 44.3 0.0 16.0 25 37.2 1.63 46.2 105.0 150.0 32.4 0.308
1980 51.1 4.0 49.1 6.5 45.9 0.0 16.0 25 38.5 1.69 47.9 105.0 150.0 33.5 0.319
1981 45.8 4.0 44.0 6.5 41.2 0.0 16.0 25 34.6 1.52 43.0 105.0 150.0 30.1 0.286
1982 47.1 4.0 45.2 6.5 42.3 0.0 16.0 25 35.5 1.56 44.1 105.0 150.0 30.9 0.294
1983 49.8 4.0 47.8 6.5 44.7 0.0 16.0 25 37.5 1.65 46.7 105.0 150.0 32.7 0.311
1984 48.3 4.0 46.4 6.5 43.4 0.0 16.0 25 36.4 1.60 45.3 105.0 150.0 31.7 0.302
1985 46.3 4.0 44.5 6.5 41.6 0.0 16.0 25 34.9 1.53 43.4 105.0 150.0 30.4 0.289
1986 48.8 4.0 46.9 6.5 43.8 0.0 16.0 25 36.8 1.61 45.7 105.0 150.0 32.0 0.305
1987 47.9 4.0 46.0 6.5 43.0 0.0 16.0 25 36.1 1.58 44.9 105.0 150.0 31.4 0.299
1988 49.6 4.0 47.6 6.5 44.5 0.0 16.0 25 37.4 1.64 46.5 105.0 150.0 32.5 0.310
1989 50.0 4.0 48.0 6.5 44.9 0.0 16.0 25 37.7 1.65 46.9 105.0 150.0 32.8 0.313
1990 46.7 4.0 44.9 6.5 42.0 0.0 16.0 25 35.2 1.54 43.8 105.0 150.0 30.7 0.292
1991 50.2 4.0 48.2 6.5 45.1 0.0 16.0 25 37.9 1.66 47.0 105.0 150.0 32.9 0.314
1992 48.3 4.0 46.4 6.5 43.4 0.0 16.0 25 36.4 1.60 45.3 105.0 150.0 31.7 0.302
1993 50.1 4.0 48.1 6.5 45.0 0.0 16.0 25 37.8 1.66 47.0 105.0 150.0 32.9 0.313
1994 49.6 4.0 47.6 6.5 44.5 0.0 16.0 25 37.4 1.64 46.5 105.0 150.0 32.6 0.310
1995 49.2 4.0 47.3 6.5 44.2 0.0 16.0 25 37.1 1.63 46.1 105.0 150.0 32.3 0.307
1996 49.9 4.0 47.9 6.5 44.8 0.0 16.0 25 37.7 1.65 46.8 105.0 150.0 32.8 0.312
1997 47.3 4.0 45.4 6.5 42.5 0.0 16.0 25 35.7 1.56 44.3 105.0 150.0 31.0 0.296
1998 46.9 4.0 45.0 6.5 42.1 0.0 16.0 25 35.3 1.55 43.9 105.0 150.0 30.7 0.293
1999 47.7 4.0 45.8 6.5 42.8 0.0 16.0 25 36.0 1.58 44.7 105.0 150.0 31.3 0.298
2000 47.1 4.0 45.3 6.5 42.3 0.0 16.0 25 35.5 1.56 44.2 105.0 150.0 30.9 0.295
2001 46.6 4.0 44.7 6.5 41.8 0.0 16.0 25 35.1 1.54 43.6 105.0 150.0 30.5 0.291
2002 44.3 4.0 42.5 6.5 39.7 0.0 16.0 25 33.4 1.46 41.5 105.0 150.0 29.0 0.277
2003 46.8 4.0 44.9 6.5 42.0 0.0 16.0 25 35.3 1.55 43.8 105.0 150.0 30.7 0.292
2004 45.8 4.0 44.0 6.5 41.1 0.0 16.0 25 34.6 1.52 43.0 105.0 150.0 30.1 0.286
2005 41.3 4.0 39.6 6.5 37.0 0.0 16.0 25 31.1 1.36 38.7 105.0 150.0 27.1 0.258
2006 38.6 4.0 37.0 6.5 34.6 0.0 16.0 25 29.1 1.28 36.1 105.0 150.0 25.3 0.241
2007 38.7 4.0 37.2 6.5 34.7 0.0 16.0 25 29.2 1.28 36.3 105.0 150.0 25.4 0.242
2008 37.8 4.0 36.3 6.5 34.0 0.0 16.0 25 28.5 1.25 35.4 105.0 150.0 24.8 0.236
2009 36.4 4.0 35.0 6.5 32.7 0.0 16.0 25 27.5 1.20 34.1 105.0 150.0 23.9 0.228
2010 35.6 4.0 34.2 6.5 32.0 0.0 16.0 25 26.8 1.18 33.4 105.0 150.0 23.3 0.222
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
1
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh pumpkin: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 4.69 10.0 4.22 11.2 3.74 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.012 0.0004
2001 4.19 10.0 3.77 11.2 3.35 30.0 69.0 99 0.03 0.00 0.04 30.0 116.0 0.011 0.0004
2002 4.10 10.0 3.69 11.2 3.27 30.0 69.0 99 0.03 0.00 0.04 30.0 116.0 0.011 0.0004
2003 3.85 10.0 3.46 11.2 3.07 30.0 69.0 99 0.03 0.00 0.04 30.0 116.0 0.010 0.0003
2004 4.59 10.0 4.14 11.2 3.67 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.012 0.0004
2005 4.87 10.0 4.38 11.2 3.89 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.013 0.0004
2006 4.77 10.0 4.29 11.2 3.81 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.012 0.0004
2007 5.03 10.0 4.53 11.2 4.02 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.013 0.0004
2008 4.75 10.0 4.28 11.2 3.80 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.05 30.0 116.0 0.012 0.0004
2009 4.10 10.0 3.69 11.2 3.28 30.0 69.0 99 0.03 0.00 0.04 30.0 116.0 0.011 0.0004
2010 4.49 10.0 4.04 11.2 3.59 30.0 69.0 99 0.04 0.00 0.04 30.0 116.0 0.012 0.0004
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh radishes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.50 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1971 0.56 3.0 0.55 21.0 0.43 10.0 47.0 67 0.19 0.01 0.23 19.0 116.0 0.038 0.002
1972 0.50 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1973 0.56 3.0 0.54 21.0 0.43 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.23 19.0 116.0 0.038 0.002
1974 0.51 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1975 0.63 3.0 0.61 21.0 0.49 10.0 47.0 67 0.21 0.01 0.26 19.0 116.0 0.043 0.002
1976 0.60 3.0 0.58 21.0 0.46 10.0 47.0 67 0.20 0.01 0.25 19.0 116.0 0.040 0.002
1977 0.66 3.0 0.64 21.0 0.51 10.0 47.0 67 0.22 0.01 0.27 19.0 116.0 0.044 0.002
1978 0.55 3.0 0.53 21.0 0.42 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.22 19.0 116.0 0.037 0.002
1979 0.59 3.0 0.58 21.0 0.45 10.0 47.0 67 0.20 0.01 0.24 19.0 116.0 0.040 0.002
1980 0.57 3.0 0.55 21.0 0.43 10.0 47.0 67 0.19 0.01 0.23 19.0 116.0 0.038 0.002
1981 0.57 3.0 0.56 21.0 0.44 10.0 47.0 67 0.19 0.01 0.24 19.0 116.0 0.039 0.002
1982 0.50 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.38 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1983 0.55 3.0 0.53 21.0 0.42 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.22 19.0 116.0 0.037 0.002
1984 0.50 3.0 0.48 21.0 0.38 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 19.0 116.0 0.033 0.002
1985 0.51 3.0 0.50 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1986 0.46 3.0 0.45 21.0 0.36 10.0 47.0 67 0.15 0.01 0.19 19.0 116.0 0.031 0.002
1987 0.51 3.0 0.50 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1988 0.55 3.0 0.53 21.0 0.42 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.23 19.0 116.0 0.037 0.002
1989 0.71 3.0 0.69 21.0 0.54 10.0 47.0 67 0.23 0.01 0.29 19.0 116.0 0.047 0.002
1990 0.66 3.0 0.64 21.0 0.50 10.0 47.0 67 0.22 0.01 0.27 19.0 116.0 0.044 0.002
1991 0.55 3.0 0.53 21.0 0.42 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.22 19.0 116.0 0.037 0.002
1992 0.48 3.0 0.46 21.0 0.36 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 19.0 116.0 0.032 0.002
1993 0.52 3.0 0.50 21.0 0.40 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.035 0.002
1994 0.44 3.0 0.42 21.0 0.33 10.0 47.0 67 0.14 0.01 0.18 19.0 116.0 0.029 0.002
1995 0.41 3.0 0.40 21.0 0.32 10.0 47.0 67 0.14 0.01 0.17 19.0 116.0 0.028 0.001
1996 0.41 3.0 0.39 21.0 0.31 10.0 47.0 67 0.13 0.01 0.17 19.0 116.0 0.027 0.001
1997 0.51 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
1998 0.44 3.0 0.43 21.0 0.34 10.0 47.0 67 0.15 0.01 0.18 19.0 116.0 0.030 0.002
1999 0.39 3.0 0.38 21.0 0.30 10.0 47.0 67 0.13 0.01 0.16 19.0 116.0 0.026 0.001
2000 0.48 3.0 0.47 21.0 0.37 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 19.0 116.0 0.032 0.002
2001 0.51 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
2002 0.47 3.0 0.46 21.0 0.36 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.19 19.0 116.0 0.032 0.002
2003 0.35 3.0 0.34 21.0 0.27 10.0 47.0 67 0.12 0.01 0.15 19.0 116.0 0.024 0.001
2004 0.49 3.0 0.48 21.0 0.38 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 19.0 116.0 0.033 0.002
2005 0.49 3.0 0.48 21.0 0.38 10.0 47.0 67 0.16 0.01 0.20 19.0 116.0 0.033 0.002
2006 0.53 3.0 0.51 21.0 0.40 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.22 19.0 116.0 0.035 0.002
2007 0.51 3.0 0.50 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
2008 0.51 3.0 0.50 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
2009 0.51 3.0 0.49 21.0 0.39 10.0 47.0 67 0.17 0.01 0.21 19.0 116.0 0.034 0.002
2010 0.56 3.0 0.54 21.0 0.43 10.0 47.0 67 0.18 0.01 0.23 19.0 116.0 0.038 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh snap beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.55 6.0 1.46 18.6 1.19 12.0 24.0 51 0.76 0.03 0.94 34.0 110.0 0.291 0.009
1971 1.51 6.0 1.42 18.6 1.16 12.0 24.0 51 0.74 0.03 0.92 34.0 110.0 0.285 0.008
1972 1.53 6.0 1.44 18.6 1.17 12.0 24.0 51 0.75 0.03 0.93 34.0 110.0 0.287 0.008
1973 1.43 6.0 1.34 18.6 1.09 12.0 24.0 51 0.70 0.03 0.87 34.0 110.0 0.269 0.008
1974 1.36 6.0 1.28 18.6 1.04 12.0 24.0 51 0.67 0.03 0.83 34.0 110.0 0.256 0.008
1975 1.45 6.0 1.36 18.6 1.11 12.0 24.0 51 0.71 0.03 0.88 34.0 110.0 0.272 0.008
1976 1.45 6.0 1.36 18.6 1.11 12.0 24.0 51 0.71 0.03 0.88 34.0 110.0 0.272 0.008
1977 1.34 6.0 1.26 18.6 1.03 12.0 24.0 51 0.66 0.03 0.82 34.0 110.0 0.253 0.007
1978 1.29 6.0 1.21 18.6 0.99 12.0 24.0 51 0.63 0.03 0.79 34.0 110.0 0.243 0.007
1979 1.31 6.0 1.23 18.6 1.00 12.0 24.0 51 0.64 0.03 0.80 34.0 110.0 0.246 0.007
1980 1.31 6.0 1.24 18.6 1.01 12.0 24.0 51 0.64 0.03 0.80 34.0 110.0 0.247 0.007
1981 1.26 6.0 1.18 18.6 0.96 12.0 24.0 51 0.62 0.03 0.77 34.0 110.0 0.237 0.007
1982 1.26 6.0 1.18 18.6 0.96 12.0 24.0 51 0.62 0.03 0.77 34.0 110.0 0.237 0.007
1983 1.24 6.0 1.16 18.6 0.95 12.0 24.0 51 0.61 0.03 0.75 34.0 110.0 0.233 0.007
1984 1.34 6.0 1.26 18.6 1.03 12.0 24.0 51 0.66 0.03 0.82 34.0 110.0 0.252 0.007
1985 1.26 6.0 1.18 18.6 0.96 12.0 24.0 51 0.62 0.03 0.77 34.0 110.0 0.237 0.007
1986 1.25 6.0 1.18 18.6 0.96 12.0 24.0 51 0.61 0.03 0.76 34.0 110.0 0.236 0.007
1987 1.21 6.0 1.14 18.6 0.93 12.0 24.0 51 0.60 0.03 0.74 34.0 110.0 0.229 0.007
1988 1.19 6.0 1.12 18.6 0.91 12.0 24.0 51 0.58 0.03 0.72 34.0 110.0 0.224 0.007
1989 1.19 6.0 1.12 18.6 0.91 12.0 24.0 51 0.58 0.03 0.73 34.0 110.0 0.225 0.007
1990 1.07 6.0 1.00 18.6 0.82 12.0 24.0 51 0.52 0.02 0.65 34.0 110.0 0.201 0.006
1991 1.14 6.0 1.08 18.6 0.88 12.0 24.0 51 0.56 0.02 0.70 34.0 110.0 0.215 0.006
1992 1.45 6.0 1.36 18.6 1.11 12.0 24.0 51 0.71 0.03 0.88 34.0 110.0 0.272 0.008
1993 1.52 6.0 1.42 18.6 1.16 12.0 24.0 51 0.74 0.03 0.92 34.0 110.0 0.285 0.008
1994 1.54 6.0 1.45 18.6 1.18 12.0 24.0 51 0.75 0.03 0.94 34.0 110.0 0.290 0.009
1995 1.64 6.0 1.54 18.6 1.25 12.0 24.0 51 0.80 0.04 1.00 34.0 110.0 0.308 0.009
1996 1.45 6.0 1.36 18.6 1.11 12.0 24.0 51 0.71 0.03 0.88 34.0 110.0 0.273 0.008
1997 1.35 6.0 1.27 18.6 1.03 12.0 24.0 51 0.66 0.03 0.82 34.0 110.0 0.254 0.007
1998 1.64 6.0 1.54 18.6 1.26 12.0 24.0 51 0.80 0.04 1.00 34.0 110.0 0.309 0.009
1999 1.90 6.0 1.78 18.6 1.45 12.0 24.0 51 0.93 0.04 1.15 34.0 110.0 0.357 0.010
2000 2.02 6.0 1.90 18.6 1.54 12.0 24.0 51 0.99 0.04 1.23 34.0 110.0 0.379 0.011
2001 2.17 6.0 2.04 18.6 1.66 12.0 24.0 51 1.06 0.05 1.32 34.0 110.0 0.408 0.012
2002 2.09 6.0 1.97 18.6 1.60 12.0 24.0 51 1.03 0.04 1.27 34.0 110.0 0.394 0.012
2003 1.97 6.0 1.85 18.6 1.51 12.0 24.0 51 0.96 0.04 1.20 34.0 110.0 0.370 0.011
2004 1.88 6.0 1.77 18.6 1.44 12.0 24.0 51 0.92 0.04 1.15 34.0 110.0 0.354 0.010
2005 1.80 6.0 1.69 18.6 1.38 12.0 24.0 51 0.88 0.04 1.10 34.0 110.0 0.339 0.010
2006 2.08 6.0 1.96 18.6 1.59 12.0 24.0 51 1.02 0.04 1.27 34.0 110.0 0.391 0.012
2007 2.20 6.0 2.07 18.6 1.68 12.0 24.0 51 1.08 0.05 1.34 34.0 110.0 0.414 0.012
2008 1.98 6.0 1.86 18.6 1.51 12.0 24.0 51 0.97 0.04 1.20 34.0 110.0 0.372 0.011
2009 1.75 6.0 1.64 18.6 1.34 12.0 24.0 51 0.86 0.04 1.07 34.0 110.0 0.329 0.010
2010 1.88 6.0 1.76 18.6 1.44 12.0 24.0 51 0.92 0.04 1.14 34.0 110.0 0.353 0.010
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh spinach: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.30 12.0 0.26 14.4 0.22 28.0 9.0 53 0.14 0.01 0.18 14.0 60.0 0.041 0.003
1971 0.30 12.0 0.27 14.4 0.23 28.0 9.0 53 0.14 0.01 0.18 14.0 60.0 0.042 0.003
1972 0.28 12.0 0.25 14.4 0.21 28.0 9.0 53 0.13 0.01 0.17 14.0 60.0 0.039 0.003
1973 0.30 12.0 0.26 14.4 0.22 28.0 9.0 53 0.14 0.01 0.17 14.0 60.0 0.041 0.003
1974 0.28 12.0 0.25 14.4 0.21 28.0 9.0 53 0.13 0.01 0.17 14.0 60.0 0.039 0.003
1975 0.29 12.0 0.26 14.4 0.22 28.0 9.0 53 0.14 0.01 0.17 14.0 60.0 0.040 0.003
1976 0.31 12.0 0.28 14.4 0.24 28.0 9.0 53 0.15 0.01 0.19 14.0 60.0 0.043 0.003
1977 0.38 12.0 0.33 14.4 0.29 28.0 9.0 53 0.18 0.01 0.22 14.0 60.0 0.052 0.004
1978 0.34 12.0 0.30 14.4 0.26 28.0 9.0 53 0.16 0.01 0.20 14.0 60.0 0.047 0.003
1979 0.40 12.0 0.35 14.4 0.30 28.0 9.0 53 0.19 0.01 0.24 14.0 60.0 0.055 0.004
1980 0.44 12.0 0.39 14.4 0.33 28.0 9.0 53 0.21 0.01 0.26 14.0 60.0 0.061 0.004
1981 0.53 12.0 0.46 14.4 0.40 28.0 9.0 53 0.25 0.01 0.31 14.0 60.0 0.073 0.005
1982 0.55 12.0 0.48 14.4 0.41 28.0 9.0 53 0.26 0.01 0.32 14.0 60.0 0.076 0.005
1983 0.51 12.0 0.45 14.4 0.39 28.0 9.0 53 0.24 0.01 0.30 14.0 60.0 0.071 0.005
1984 0.53 12.0 0.47 14.4 0.40 28.0 9.0 53 0.25 0.01 0.31 14.0 60.0 0.073 0.005
1985 0.67 12.0 0.59 14.4 0.51 28.0 9.0 53 0.32 0.01 0.40 14.0 60.0 0.093 0.007
1986 0.58 12.0 0.51 14.4 0.44 28.0 9.0 53 0.28 0.01 0.34 14.0 60.0 0.080 0.006
1987 0.58 12.0 0.51 14.4 0.44 28.0 9.0 53 0.28 0.01 0.34 14.0 60.0 0.080 0.006
1988 0.60 12.0 0.52 14.4 0.45 28.0 9.0 53 0.28 0.01 0.35 14.0 60.0 0.082 0.006
1989 0.64 12.0 0.56 14.4 0.48 28.0 9.0 53 0.30 0.01 0.38 14.0 60.0 0.088 0.006
1990 0.76 12.0 0.67 14.4 0.57 28.0 9.0 53 0.36 0.02 0.45 14.0 60.0 0.104 0.007
1991 0.80 12.0 0.71 14.4 0.61 28.0 9.0 53 0.38 0.02 0.47 14.0 60.0 0.111 0.008
1992 0.82 12.0 0.72 14.4 0.62 28.0 9.0 53 0.39 0.02 0.48 14.0 60.0 0.112 0.008
1993 0.67 12.0 0.59 14.4 0.50 28.0 9.0 53 0.32 0.01 0.39 14.0 60.0 0.092 0.007
1994 0.75 12.0 0.66 14.4 0.57 28.0 9.0 53 0.36 0.02 0.44 14.0 60.0 0.104 0.007
1995 0.67 12.0 0.59 14.4 0.51 28.0 9.0 53 0.32 0.01 0.40 14.0 60.0 0.092 0.007
1996 0.63 12.0 0.55 14.4 0.47 28.0 9.0 53 0.30 0.01 0.37 14.0 60.0 0.086 0.006
1997 1.11 12.0 0.97 14.4 0.83 28.0 9.0 53 0.53 0.02 0.65 14.0 60.0 0.152 0.011
1998 0.97 12.0 0.85 14.4 0.73 28.0 9.0 53 0.46 0.02 0.57 14.0 60.0 0.133 0.010
1999 0.97 12.0 0.86 14.4 0.73 28.0 9.0 53 0.46 0.02 0.57 14.0 60.0 0.134 0.010
2000 1.37 12.0 1.21 14.4 1.04 28.0 9.0 53 0.65 0.03 0.81 14.0 60.0 0.189 0.014
2001 1.07 12.0 0.94 14.4 0.81 28.0 9.0 53 0.51 0.02 0.63 14.0 60.0 0.148 0.011
2002 1.43 12.0 1.26 14.4 1.08 28.0 9.0 53 0.68 0.03 0.84 14.0 60.0 0.197 0.014
2003 1.61 12.0 1.41 14.4 1.21 28.0 9.0 53 0.76 0.03 0.95 14.0 60.0 0.221 0.016
2004 1.85 12.0 1.62 14.4 1.39 28.0 9.0 53 0.88 0.04 1.09 14.0 60.0 0.254 0.018
2005 2.33 12.0 2.05 14.4 1.75 28.0 9.0 53 1.11 0.05 1.37 14.0 60.0 0.321 0.023
2006 1.96 12.0 1.73 14.4 1.48 28.0 9.0 53 0.93 0.04 1.16 14.0 60.0 0.270 0.019
2007 1.61 12.0 1.42 14.4 1.22 28.0 9.0 53 0.77 0.03 0.95 14.0 60.0 0.222 0.016
2008 1.77 12.0 1.56 14.4 1.34 28.0 9.0 53 0.84 0.04 1.05 14.0 60.0 0.244 0.017
2009 2.07 12.0 1.82 14.4 1.56 28.0 9.0 53 0.98 0.04 1.22 14.0 60.0 0.284 0.020
2010 1.84 12.0 1.62 14.4 1.38 28.0 9.0 53 0.87 0.04 1.08 14.0 60.0 0.253 0.018
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh squash: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.33 10.0 1.20 12.5 1.05 17.0 25.0 54 0.61 0.03 0.75 18.0 113.0 0.120 0.007
1971 1.39 10.0 1.26 12.5 1.10 17.0 25.0 54 0.64 0.03 0.79 18.0 113.0 0.126 0.007
1972 1.47 10.0 1.33 12.5 1.16 17.0 25.0 54 0.67 0.03 0.84 18.0 113.0 0.133 0.007
1973 1.52 10.0 1.37 12.5 1.20 17.0 25.0 54 0.69 0.03 0.86 18.0 113.0 0.137 0.008
1974 1.59 10.0 1.43 12.5 1.25 17.0 25.0 54 0.72 0.03 0.90 18.0 113.0 0.143 0.008
1975 1.67 10.0 1.50 12.5 1.31 17.0 25.0 54 0.76 0.03 0.95 18.0 113.0 0.151 0.008
1976 1.77 10.0 1.60 12.5 1.40 17.0 25.0 54 0.81 0.04 1.01 18.0 113.0 0.160 0.009
1977 1.91 10.0 1.72 12.5 1.51 17.0 25.0 54 0.87 0.04 1.09 18.0 113.0 0.173 0.010
1978 1.98 10.0 1.78 12.5 1.56 17.0 25.0 54 0.90 0.04 1.12 18.0 113.0 0.179 0.010
1979 2.16 10.0 1.94 12.5 1.70 17.0 25.0 54 0.98 0.04 1.22 18.0 113.0 0.195 0.011
1980 2.31 10.0 2.08 12.5 1.82 17.0 25.0 54 1.05 0.05 1.31 18.0 113.0 0.209 0.012
1981 2.32 10.0 2.09 12.5 1.83 17.0 25.0 54 1.06 0.05 1.32 18.0 113.0 0.210 0.012
1982 2.46 10.0 2.21 12.5 1.94 17.0 25.0 54 1.12 0.05 1.39 18.0 113.0 0.222 0.012
1983 2.56 10.0 2.30 12.5 2.01 17.0 25.0 54 1.17 0.05 1.45 18.0 113.0 0.231 0.013
1984 2.62 10.0 2.36 12.5 2.07 17.0 25.0 54 1.20 0.05 1.49 18.0 113.0 0.237 0.013
1985 2.67 10.0 2.41 12.5 2.11 17.0 25.0 54 1.22 0.05 1.52 18.0 113.0 0.242 0.013
1986 2.78 10.0 2.50 12.5 2.19 17.0 25.0 54 1.27 0.06 1.58 18.0 113.0 0.251 0.014
1987 2.88 10.0 2.59 12.5 2.27 17.0 25.0 54 1.32 0.06 1.63 18.0 113.0 0.260 0.014
1988 3.08 10.0 2.77 12.5 2.42 17.0 25.0 54 1.41 0.06 1.75 18.0 113.0 0.278 0.015
1989 3.45 10.0 3.11 12.5 2.72 17.0 25.0 54 1.58 0.07 1.96 18.0 113.0 0.312 0.017
1990 3.52 10.0 3.17 12.5 2.78 17.0 25.0 54 1.61 0.07 2.00 18.0 113.0 0.319 0.018
1991 3.69 10.0 3.32 12.5 2.91 17.0 25.0 54 1.69 0.07 2.10 18.0 113.0 0.334 0.019
1992 3.83 10.0 3.45 12.5 3.02 17.0 25.0 54 1.75 0.08 2.17 18.0 113.0 0.346 0.019
1993 3.81 10.0 3.43 12.5 3.00 17.0 25.0 54 1.74 0.08 2.16 18.0 113.0 0.345 0.019
1994 3.95 10.0 3.56 12.5 3.12 17.0 25.0 54 1.81 0.08 2.25 18.0 113.0 0.358 0.020
1995 3.77 10.0 3.40 12.5 2.97 17.0 25.0 54 1.72 0.08 2.14 18.0 113.0 0.341 0.019
1996 3.72 10.0 3.34 12.5 2.93 17.0 25.0 54 1.70 0.07 2.11 18.0 113.0 0.336 0.019
1997 3.88 10.0 3.49 12.5 3.05 17.0 25.0 54 1.77 0.08 2.20 18.0 113.0 0.351 0.019
1998 4.19 10.0 3.77 12.5 3.30 17.0 25.0 54 1.91 0.08 2.38 18.0 113.0 0.379 0.021
1999 4.12 10.0 3.71 12.5 3.25 17.0 25.0 54 1.88 0.08 2.34 18.0 113.0 0.373 0.021
2000 4.46 10.0 4.01 12.5 3.51 17.0 25.0 54 2.04 0.09 2.53 18.0 113.0 0.403 0.022
2001 4.23 10.0 3.80 12.5 3.33 17.0 25.0 54 1.93 0.08 2.40 18.0 113.0 0.382 0.021
2002 4.64 10.0 4.17 12.5 3.65 17.0 25.0 54 2.12 0.09 2.63 18.0 113.0 0.419 0.023
2003 4.31 10.0 3.88 12.5 3.40 17.0 25.0 54 1.97 0.09 2.45 18.0 113.0 0.390 0.022
2004 4.29 10.0 3.86 12.5 3.38 17.0 25.0 54 1.96 0.09 2.43 18.0 113.0 0.388 0.022
2005 4.44 10.0 4.00 12.5 3.50 17.0 25.0 54 2.03 0.09 2.52 18.0 113.0 0.402 0.022
2006 4.61 10.0 4.15 12.5 3.63 17.0 25.0 54 2.10 0.09 2.62 18.0 113.0 0.417 0.023
2007 4.15 10.0 3.73 12.5 3.27 17.0 25.0 54 1.89 0.08 2.35 18.0 113.0 0.375 0.021
2008 4.17 10.0 3.75 12.5 3.28 17.0 25.0 54 1.90 0.08 2.37 18.0 113.0 0.377 0.021
2009 4.41 10.0 3.97 12.5 3.48 17.0 25.0 54 2.02 0.09 2.51 18.0 113.0 0.399 0.022
2010 4.32 10.0 3.88 12.5 3.40 17.0 25.0 54 1.97 0.09 2.45 18.0 113.0 0.390 0.022
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh sweetpotatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 5.41 10.0 4.87 14.2 4.18 28.0 44.0 78 1.17 0.05 1.45 177.0 150.0 1.72 0.010
1971 4.93 10.0 4.43 14.2 3.80 28.0 44.0 78 1.07 0.05 1.32 177.0 150.0 1.56 0.009
1972 4.86 10.0 4.37 14.2 3.75 28.0 44.0 78 1.05 0.05 1.30 177.0 150.0 1.54 0.009
1973 5.03 10.0 4.53 14.2 3.89 28.0 44.0 78 1.09 0.05 1.35 177.0 150.0 1.60 0.009
1974 4.90 10.0 4.41 14.2 3.78 28.0 44.0 78 1.06 0.05 1.32 177.0 150.0 1.55 0.009
1975 5.37 10.0 4.83 14.2 4.14 28.0 44.0 78 1.16 0.05 1.44 177.0 150.0 1.70 0.010
1976 5.38 10.0 4.84 14.2 4.16 28.0 44.0 78 1.16 0.05 1.45 177.0 150.0 1.71 0.010
1977 4.72 10.0 4.24 14.2 3.64 28.0 44.0 78 1.02 0.04 1.27 177.0 150.0 1.50 0.008
1978 4.90 10.0 4.41 14.2 3.79 28.0 44.0 78 1.06 0.05 1.32 177.0 150.0 1.55 0.009
1979 5.07 10.0 4.56 14.2 3.91 28.0 44.0 78 1.10 0.05 1.36 177.0 150.0 1.61 0.009
1980 4.39 10.0 3.95 14.2 3.39 28.0 44.0 78 0.95 0.04 1.18 177.0 150.0 1.39 0.008
1981 4.67 10.0 4.20 14.2 3.61 28.0 44.0 78 1.01 0.04 1.26 177.0 150.0 1.48 0.008
1982 5.39 10.0 4.85 14.2 4.16 28.0 44.0 78 1.17 0.05 1.45 177.0 150.0 1.71 0.010
1983 4.48 10.0 4.04 14.2 3.46 28.0 44.0 78 0.97 0.04 1.21 177.0 150.0 1.42 0.008
1984 4.83 10.0 4.35 14.2 3.73 28.0 44.0 78 1.04 0.05 1.30 177.0 150.0 1.53 0.009
1985 5.26 10.0 4.73 14.2 4.06 28.0 44.0 78 1.14 0.05 1.41 177.0 150.0 1.67 0.009
1986 4.26 10.0 3.84 14.2 3.29 28.0 44.0 78 0.92 0.04 1.15 177.0 150.0 1.35 0.008
1987 4.30 10.0 3.87 14.2 3.32 28.0 44.0 78 0.93 0.04 1.16 177.0 150.0 1.36 0.008
1988 3.93 10.0 3.54 14.2 3.04 28.0 44.0 78 0.85 0.04 1.06 177.0 150.0 1.25 0.007
1989 3.92 10.0 3.53 14.2 3.03 28.0 44.0 78 0.85 0.04 1.05 177.0 150.0 1.24 0.007
1990 4.40 10.0 3.96 14.2 3.40 28.0 44.0 78 0.95 0.04 1.18 177.0 150.0 1.40 0.008
1991 3.87 10.0 3.48 14.2 2.99 28.0 44.0 78 0.84 0.04 1.04 177.0 150.0 1.23 0.007
1992 4.08 10.0 3.67 14.2 3.15 28.0 44.0 78 0.88 0.04 1.10 177.0 150.0 1.29 0.007
1993 3.66 10.0 3.29 14.2 2.83 28.0 44.0 78 0.79 0.03 0.98 177.0 150.0 1.16 0.007
1994 4.46 10.0 4.02 14.2 3.45 28.0 44.0 78 0.97 0.04 1.20 177.0 150.0 1.42 0.008
1995 4.21 10.0 3.79 14.2 3.25 28.0 44.0 78 0.91 0.04 1.13 177.0 150.0 1.33 0.008
1996 4.29 10.0 3.86 14.2 3.31 28.0 44.0 78 0.93 0.04 1.15 177.0 150.0 1.36 0.008
1997 4.25 10.0 3.83 14.2 3.29 28.0 44.0 78 0.92 0.04 1.14 177.0 150.0 1.35 0.008
1998 3.82 10.0 3.44 14.2 2.95 28.0 44.0 78 0.83 0.04 1.03 177.0 150.0 1.21 0.007
1999 3.70 10.0 3.33 14.2 2.86 28.0 44.0 78 0.80 0.04 1.00 177.0 150.0 1.17 0.007
2000 4.18 10.0 3.76 14.2 3.23 28.0 44.0 78 0.90 0.04 1.12 177.0 150.0 1.33 0.007
2001 4.36 10.0 3.92 14.2 3.36 28.0 44.0 78 0.94 0.04 1.17 177.0 150.0 1.38 0.008
2002 3.78 10.0 3.40 14.2 2.92 28.0 44.0 78 0.82 0.04 1.02 177.0 150.0 1.20 0.007
2003 4.67 10.0 4.20 14.2 3.61 28.0 44.0 78 1.01 0.04 1.26 177.0 150.0 1.48 0.008
2004 4.62 10.0 4.15 14.2 3.56 28.0 44.0 78 1.00 0.04 1.24 177.0 150.0 1.46 0.008
2005 4.50 10.0 4.05 14.2 3.48 28.0 44.0 78 0.97 0.04 1.21 177.0 150.0 1.43 0.008
2006 4.62 10.0 4.16 14.2 3.57 28.0 44.0 78 1.00 0.04 1.24 177.0 150.0 1.46 0.008
2007 5.06 10.0 4.55 14.2 3.91 28.0 44.0 78 1.09 0.05 1.36 177.0 150.0 1.60 0.009
2008 5.03 10.0 4.52 14.2 3.88 28.0 44.0 78 1.09 0.05 1.35 177.0 150.0 1.59 0.009
2009 5.20 10.0 4.68 14.2 4.01 28.0 44.0 78 1.12 0.05 1.40 177.0 150.0 1.65 0.009
2010 6.29 10.0 5.66 14.2 4.86 28.0 44.0 78 1.36 0.06 1.69 177.0 150.0 1.99 0.011
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh tomatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 12.1 15.0 10.3 13.2 9.0 9.0 7.0 38 7.53 0.33 9.36 32.0 180.0 1.66 0.052
1971 11.3 15.0 9.6 13.2 8.4 9.0 7.0 38 7.03 0.31 8.74 32.0 180.0 1.55 0.049
1972 12.1 15.0 10.3 13.2 8.9 9.0 7.0 38 7.50 0.33 9.32 32.0 180.0 1.66 0.052
1973 12.5 15.0 10.6 13.2 9.2 9.0 7.0 38 7.74 0.34 9.62 32.0 180.0 1.71 0.053
1974 11.8 15.0 10.1 13.2 8.7 9.0 7.0 38 7.34 0.32 9.12 32.0 180.0 1.62 0.051
1975 12.0 15.0 10.2 13.2 8.9 9.0 7.0 38 7.44 0.33 9.24 32.0 180.0 1.64 0.051
1976 12.6 15.0 10.7 13.2 9.3 9.0 7.0 38 7.78 0.34 9.67 32.0 180.0 1.72 0.054
1977 12.4 15.0 10.5 13.2 9.1 9.0 7.0 38 7.66 0.34 9.52 32.0 180.0 1.69 0.053
1978 12.9 15.0 11.0 13.2 9.5 9.0 7.0 38 8.01 0.35 9.95 32.0 180.0 1.77 0.055
1979 12.4 15.0 10.6 13.2 9.2 9.0 7.0 38 7.70 0.34 9.57 32.0 180.0 1.70 0.053
1980 12.8 15.0 10.9 13.2 9.5 9.0 7.0 38 7.95 0.35 9.88 32.0 180.0 1.76 0.055
1981 12.3 15.0 10.5 13.2 9.1 9.0 7.0 38 7.63 0.33 9.48 32.0 180.0 1.69 0.053
1982 12.9 15.0 11.0 13.2 9.5 9.0 7.0 38 7.99 0.35 9.92 32.0 180.0 1.76 0.055
1983 13.5 15.0 11.4 13.2 9.9 9.0 7.0 38 8.35 0.37 10.38 32.0 180.0 1.84 0.058
1984 14.2 15.0 12.1 13.2 10.5 9.0 7.0 38 8.80 0.39 10.94 32.0 180.0 1.94 0.061
1985 14.9 15.0 12.6 13.2 11.0 9.0 7.0 38 9.21 0.40 11.44 32.0 180.0 2.03 0.064
1986 15.8 15.0 13.4 13.2 11.7 9.0 7.0 38 9.79 0.43 12.17 32.0 180.0 2.16 0.068
1987 15.8 15.0 13.5 13.2 11.7 9.0 7.0 38 9.82 0.43 12.21 32.0 180.0 2.17 0.068
1988 16.8 15.0 14.3 13.2 12.4 9.0 7.0 38 10.43 0.46 12.97 32.0 180.0 2.31 0.072
1989 16.8 15.0 14.3 13.2 12.4 9.0 7.0 38 10.44 0.46 12.98 32.0 180.0 2.31 0.072
1990 15.5 15.0 13.2 13.2 11.5 9.0 7.0 38 9.62 0.42 11.96 32.0 180.0 2.13 0.066
1991 15.4 15.0 13.1 13.2 11.3 9.0 7.0 38 9.52 0.42 11.83 32.0 180.0 2.10 0.066
1992 15.4 15.0 13.1 13.2 11.4 9.0 7.0 38 9.57 0.42 11.90 32.0 180.0 2.12 0.066
1993 16.3 15.0 13.9 13.2 12.0 9.0 7.0 38 10.11 0.44 12.56 32.0 180.0 2.23 0.070
1994 16.2 15.0 13.8 13.2 12.0 9.0 7.0 38 10.05 0.44 12.49 32.0 180.0 2.22 0.069
1995 16.8 15.0 14.3 13.2 12.4 9.0 7.0 38 10.44 0.46 12.97 32.0 180.0 2.31 0.072
1996 17.4 15.0 14.8 13.2 12.8 9.0 7.0 38 10.79 0.47 13.41 32.0 180.0 2.38 0.074
1997 17.3 15.0 14.7 13.2 12.8 9.0 7.0 38 10.72 0.47 13.32 32.0 180.0 2.37 0.074
1998 18.5 15.0 15.7 13.2 13.6 9.0 7.0 38 11.47 0.50 14.25 32.0 180.0 2.53 0.079
1999 19.1 15.0 16.2 13.2 14.1 9.0 7.0 38 11.82 0.52 14.69 32.0 180.0 2.61 0.082
2000 19.0 15.0 16.1 13.2 14.0 9.0 7.0 38 11.77 0.52 14.62 32.0 180.0 2.60 0.081
2001 19.2 15.0 16.3 13.2 14.2 9.0 7.0 38 11.90 0.52 14.79 32.0 180.0 2.63 0.082
2002 20.3 15.0 17.3 13.2 15.0 9.0 7.0 38 12.59 0.55 15.65 32.0 180.0 2.78 0.087
2003 19.4 15.0 16.5 13.2 14.3 9.0 7.0 38 12.03 0.53 14.95 32.0 180.0 2.66 0.083
2004 19.9 15.0 17.0 13.2 14.7 9.0 7.0 38 12.37 0.54 15.37 32.0 180.0 2.73 0.085
2005 20.2 15.0 17.1 13.2 14.9 9.0 7.0 38 12.49 0.55 15.52 32.0 180.0 2.76 0.086
2006 19.8 15.0 16.8 13.2 14.6 9.0 7.0 38 12.26 0.54 15.23 32.0 180.0 2.71 0.085
2007 19.2 15.0 16.3 13.2 14.2 9.0 7.0 38 11.91 0.52 14.80 32.0 180.0 2.63 0.082
2008 18.5 15.0 15.7 13.2 13.7 9.0 7.0 38 11.48 0.50 14.26 32.0 180.0 2.54 0.079
2009 19.6 15.0 16.7 13.2 14.5 9.0 7.0 38 12.14 0.53 15.09 32.0 180.0 2.68 0.084
2010 20.9 15.0 17.7 13.2 15.4 9.0 7.0 38 12.93 0.57 16.07 32.0 180.0 2.86 0.089
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh turnip greens: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss from Loss at consumer level
Loss from Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary retail/ Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted
Year primary to Retail weight Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 institutional to weight loss and all levels for loss
retail weight share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
consumer level uneaten food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1981 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1982 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1983 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1984 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1985 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1986 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1987 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1988 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1989 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1990 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1991 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1992 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1993 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1994 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1995 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1996 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1997 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1998 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1999 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
2000 0.52 12.0 0.45 41.0 0.27 30.0 38.0 83 0.09 0.00 0.11 18.0 55.0 0.035 0.002
2001 0.41 12.0 0.37 41.0 0.22 30.0 38.0 83 0.07 0.00 0.09 18.0 55.0 0.028 0.002
2002 0.46 12.0 0.40 41.0 0.24 30.0 38.0 83 0.08 0.00 0.09 18.0 55.0 0.031 0.002
2003 0.52 12.0 0.46 41.0 0.27 30.0 38.0 83 0.09 0.00 0.11 18.0 55.0 0.035 0.002
2004 0.51 12.0 0.45 41.0 0.26 30.0 38.0 83 0.08 0.00 0.10 18.0 55.0 0.034 0.002
2005 0.44 12.0 0.39 41.0 0.23 30.0 38.0 83 0.07 0.00 0.09 18.0 55.0 0.030 0.002
2006 0.39 12.0 0.34 41.0 0.20 30.0 38.0 83 0.06 0.00 0.08 18.0 55.0 0.026 0.001
2007 0.46 12.0 0.40 41.0 0.24 30.0 38.0 83 0.08 0.00 0.09 18.0 55.0 0.031 0.002
2008 0.39 12.0 0.34 41.0 0.20 30.0 38.0 83 0.06 0.00 0.08 18.0 55.0 0.026 0.001
2009 0.37 12.0 0.33 41.0 0.19 30.0 38.0 83 0.06 0.00 0.08 18.0 55.0 0.025 0.001
2010 0.41 12.0 0.36 41.0 0.21 30.0 38.0 83 0.07 0.00 0.09 18.0 55.0 0.028 0.002
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the
consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories
and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Calories per cup-
equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-
equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Fresh vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 154.5 144.5 132.5 44.3 86.0 3.8 106.9 52.9 0.79
1971 148.3 138.7 127.0 45.0 81.5 3.6 101.3 49.0 0.75
1972 151.5 141.7 129.8 44.9 83.5 3.7 103.8 50.4 0.77
1973 148.2 138.3 126.6 45.7 80.5 3.5 100.0 47.1 0.75
1974 146.2 136.4 124.8 46.2 78.6 3.4 97.6 45.4 0.73
1975 149.1 139.2 127.3 45.8 80.8 3.5 100.4 47.5 0.75
1976 148.4 138.4 126.6 46.5 79.5 3.5 98.7 45.6 0.74
1977 148.8 138.8 126.9 46.1 80.2 3.5 99.6 45.7 0.75
1978 143.5 133.7 122.1 46.3 77.1 3.4 95.8 43.0 0.72
1979 148.8 138.7 126.7 46.1 80.2 3.5 99.7 45.8 0.75
1980 151.5 141.3 129.2 45.7 82.3 3.6 102.2 46.9 0.77
1981 145.3 135.4 123.6 46.5 77.7 3.4 96.6 43.2 0.73
1982 151.2 140.8 128.5 46.6 80.7 3.5 100.3 45.0 0.76
1983 151.4 141.1 128.9 46.1 81.7 3.6 101.5 46.5 0.76
1984 156.7 145.9 133.2 46.7 83.5 3.7 103.8 46.3 0.78
1985 158.8 147.7 134.5 47.3 83.6 3.7 103.9 45.7 0.79
1986 158.8 147.7 134.6 46.6 84.8 3.7 105.4 46.9 0.80
1987 165.4 153.8 140.2 47.0 87.6 3.8 108.9 47.4 0.83
1988 170.5 158.6 144.5 46.8 90.8 4.0 112.9 48.7 0.86
1989 175.8 163.5 149.0 47.0 93.1 4.1 115.7 49.5 0.88
1990 171.7 159.6 145.5 47.7 89.7 3.9 111.5 47.5 0.85
1991 171.6 159.7 145.6 46.9 91.1 4.0 113.2 49.5 0.86
1992 175.4 163.1 148.7 47.7 91.7 4.0 113.9 48.9 0.87
1993 182.1 169.4 154.5 47.7 95.3 4.2 118.4 51.2 0.90
1994 187.2 174.2 158.8 48.3 96.8 4.2 120.3 51.9 0.92
1995 181.5 168.8 153.9 48.0 94.3 4.1 117.2 51.0 0.89
1996 186.6 173.5 158.3 48.3 96.5 4.2 120.0 52.4 0.91
1997 190.2 176.9 161.3 48.7 97.6 4.3 121.3 51.4 0.93
1998 185.8 172.4 157.1 48.9 95.0 4.2 118.1 50.2 0.90
1999 192.1 178.2 162.3 48.9 98.2 4.3 122.0 51.7 0.94
2000 200.2 185.5 167.7 50.7 98.8 4.3 122.7 51.3 0.95
2001 197.5 183.0 165.5 50.6 97.6 4.3 121.3 50.9 0.94
2002 196.7 182.0 164.5 50.7 96.9 4.2 120.4 49.4 0.94
2003 200.0 185.1 167.3 50.7 98.7 4.3 122.6 51.5 0.95
2004 203.6 188.4 170.2 51.0 99.7 4.4 123.9 51.4 0.97
2005 195.6 180.9 163.3 51.5 94.9 4.2 117.9 48.0 0.92
2006 193.2 178.5 161.0 51.9 92.9 4.1 115.5 46.2 0.91
2007 193.4 178.8 161.4 52.3 92.2 4.0 114.6 46.5 0.90
2008 187.8 173.6 156.8 52.4 89.5 3.9 111.2 45.4 0.87
2009 184.7 170.5 154.0 52.4 87.9 3.9 109.3 44.1 0.85
2010 187.1 172.6 155.8 52.6 88.7 3.9 110.2 44.1 0.86
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/.
1
Also, loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses,
and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. 3Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per day divided by grams per-
cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned asparagus: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.59 18.0 0.49 6.0 0.46 0.0 2.0 24 0.45 0.02 0.56 46.0 242.0 0.106 0.002
1971 0.63 18.0 0.52 6.0 0.48 0.0 2.0 24 0.48 0.02 0.59 46.0 242.0 0.112 0.002
1972 0.61 18.0 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 2.0 24 0.46 0.02 0.57 46.0 242.0 0.109 0.002
1973 0.64 18.0 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 2.0 24 0.49 0.02 0.61 46.0 242.0 0.115 0.003
1974 0.53 18.0 0.43 6.0 0.41 0.0 2.0 24 0.40 0.02 0.49 46.0 242.0 0.094 0.002
1975 0.58 18.0 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 2.0 24 0.44 0.02 0.55 46.0 242.0 0.104 0.002
1976 0.53 18.0 0.44 6.0 0.41 0.0 2.0 24 0.40 0.02 0.50 46.0 242.0 0.095 0.002
1977 0.45 18.0 0.37 6.0 0.35 0.0 2.0 24 0.34 0.01 0.42 46.0 242.0 0.081 0.002
1978 0.38 18.0 0.31 6.0 0.29 0.0 2.0 24 0.29 0.01 0.36 46.0 242.0 0.068 0.001
1979 0.32 18.0 0.26 6.0 0.25 0.0 2.0 24 0.24 0.01 0.30 46.0 242.0 0.057 0.001
1980 0.36 18.0 0.30 6.0 0.28 0.0 2.0 24 0.28 0.01 0.34 46.0 242.0 0.065 0.001
1981 0.38 18.0 0.31 6.0 0.29 0.0 2.0 24 0.29 0.01 0.35 46.0 242.0 0.067 0.001
1982 0.28 18.0 0.23 6.0 0.22 0.0 2.0 24 0.22 0.01 0.27 46.0 242.0 0.051 0.001
1983 0.30 18.0 0.24 6.0 0.23 0.0 2.0 24 0.22 0.01 0.28 46.0 242.0 0.053 0.001
1984 0.32 18.0 0.26 6.0 0.25 0.0 2.0 24 0.24 0.01 0.30 46.0 242.0 0.057 0.001
1985 0.29 18.0 0.24 6.0 0.22 0.0 2.0 24 0.22 0.01 0.27 46.0 242.0 0.052 0.001
1986 0.29 18.0 0.24 6.0 0.23 0.0 2.0 24 0.22 0.01 0.27 46.0 242.0 0.052 0.001
1987 0.26 18.0 0.22 6.0 0.20 0.0 2.0 24 0.20 0.01 0.25 46.0 242.0 0.047 0.001
1988 0.33 18.0 0.27 6.0 0.26 0.0 2.0 24 0.25 0.01 0.31 46.0 242.0 0.059 0.001
1989 0.30 18.0 0.25 6.0 0.23 0.0 2.0 24 0.23 0.01 0.28 46.0 242.0 0.054 0.001
1990 0.30 18.0 0.24 6.0 0.23 0.0 2.0 24 0.23 0.01 0.28 46.0 242.0 0.053 0.001
1991 0.28 18.0 0.23 6.0 0.22 0.0 2.0 24 0.21 0.01 0.26 46.0 242.0 0.050 0.001
1992 0.29 18.0 0.24 6.0 0.22 0.0 2.0 24 0.22 0.01 0.27 46.0 242.0 0.051 0.001
1993 0.28 18.0 0.23 6.0 0.22 0.0 2.0 24 0.21 0.01 0.26 46.0 242.0 0.050 0.001
1994 0.25 18.0 0.20 6.0 0.19 0.0 2.0 24 0.19 0.01 0.23 46.0 242.0 0.044 0.001
1995 0.26 18.0 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 2.0 24 0.20 0.01 0.24 46.0 242.0 0.046 0.001
1996 0.24 18.0 0.20 6.0 0.19 0.0 2.0 24 0.18 0.01 0.23 46.0 242.0 0.043 0.001
1997 0.19 18.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 2.0 24 0.14 0.01 0.18 46.0 242.0 0.034 0.001
1998 0.19 18.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 2.0 24 0.14 0.01 0.18 46.0 242.0 0.034 0.001
1999 0.21 18.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 2.0 24 0.16 0.01 0.20 46.0 242.0 0.038 0.001
2000 0.22 18.0 0.18 6.0 0.17 0.0 2.0 24 0.17 0.01 0.21 46.0 242.0 0.039 0.001
2001 0.22 18.0 0.18 6.0 0.17 0.0 2.0 24 0.16 0.01 0.20 46.0 242.0 0.039 0.001
2002 0.20 18.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 2.0 24 0.15 0.01 0.19 46.0 242.0 0.035 0.001
2003 0.23 18.0 0.19 6.0 0.18 0.0 2.0 24 0.17 0.01 0.22 46.0 242.0 0.041 0.001
2004 0.20 18.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 2.0 24 0.15 0.01 0.19 46.0 242.0 0.036 0.001
2005 0.19 18.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 2.0 24 0.14 0.01 0.18 46.0 242.0 0.034 0.001
2006 0.17 18.0 0.14 6.0 0.13 0.0 2.0 24 0.13 0.01 0.16 46.0 242.0 0.031 0.001
2007 0.14 18.0 0.12 6.0 0.11 0.0 2.0 24 0.11 0.00 0.13 46.0 242.0 0.026 0.001
2008 0.21 18.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 2.0 24 0.16 0.01 0.19 46.0 242.0 0.037 0.001
2009 0.16 18.0 0.13 6.0 0.12 0.0 2.0 24 0.12 0.01 0.15 46.0 242.0 0.028 0.001
2010 0.11 18.0 0.09 6.0 0.09 0.0 2.0 24 0.08 0.00 0.11 46.0 242.0 0.020 0.000
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned snap beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 4.67 40.0 2.80 6.0 2.63 0.0 24.0 57 2.00 0.09 2.49 27.0 135.0 0.497 0.018
1971 4.56 40.0 2.74 6.0 2.57 0.0 24.0 57 1.96 0.09 2.43 27.0 135.0 0.486 0.018
1972 4.62 40.0 2.77 6.0 2.60 0.0 24.0 57 1.98 0.09 2.46 27.0 135.0 0.492 0.018
1973 4.90 40.0 2.94 6.0 2.77 0.0 24.0 57 2.10 0.09 2.61 27.0 135.0 0.522 0.019
1974 4.87 40.0 2.92 6.0 2.75 0.0 24.0 57 2.09 0.09 2.59 27.0 135.0 0.519 0.019
1975 4.45 40.0 2.67 6.0 2.51 0.0 24.0 57 1.91 0.08 2.37 27.0 135.0 0.474 0.018
1976 4.88 40.0 2.93 6.0 2.75 0.0 24.0 57 2.09 0.09 2.60 27.0 135.0 0.519 0.019
1977 4.82 40.0 2.89 6.0 2.72 0.0 24.0 57 2.06 0.09 2.57 27.0 135.0 0.513 0.019
1978 4.82 40.0 2.89 6.0 2.72 0.0 24.0 57 2.07 0.09 2.57 27.0 135.0 0.514 0.019
1979 4.74 40.0 2.84 6.0 2.67 0.0 24.0 57 2.03 0.09 2.52 27.0 135.0 0.505 0.019
1980 4.55 40.0 2.73 6.0 2.57 0.0 24.0 57 1.95 0.09 2.43 27.0 135.0 0.485 0.018
1981 4.64 40.0 2.78 6.0 2.62 0.0 24.0 57 1.99 0.09 2.47 27.0 135.0 0.494 0.018
1982 4.20 40.0 2.52 6.0 2.37 0.0 24.0 57 1.80 0.08 2.23 27.0 135.0 0.447 0.017
1983 4.06 40.0 2.43 6.0 2.29 0.0 24.0 57 1.74 0.08 2.16 27.0 135.0 0.432 0.016
1984 3.67 40.0 2.20 6.0 2.07 0.0 24.0 57 1.58 0.07 1.96 27.0 135.0 0.391 0.014
1985 3.76 40.0 2.25 6.0 2.12 0.0 24.0 57 1.61 0.07 2.00 27.0 135.0 0.400 0.015
1986 3.86 40.0 2.31 6.0 2.18 0.0 24.0 57 1.65 0.07 2.06 27.0 135.0 0.411 0.015
1987 3.76 40.0 2.26 6.0 2.12 0.0 24.0 57 1.61 0.07 2.00 27.0 135.0 0.400 0.015
1988 3.78 40.0 2.27 6.0 2.13 0.0 24.0 57 1.62 0.07 2.02 27.0 135.0 0.403 0.015
1989 3.87 40.0 2.32 6.0 2.18 0.0 24.0 57 1.66 0.07 2.06 27.0 135.0 0.412 0.015
1990 3.69 40.0 2.21 6.0 2.08 0.0 24.0 57 1.58 0.07 1.97 27.0 135.0 0.393 0.015
1991 4.05 40.0 2.43 6.0 2.28 0.0 24.0 57 1.74 0.08 2.16 27.0 135.0 0.431 0.016
1992 3.98 40.0 2.39 6.0 2.24 0.0 24.0 57 1.71 0.07 2.12 27.0 135.0 0.424 0.016
1993 3.96 40.0 2.38 6.0 2.23 0.0 24.0 57 1.70 0.07 2.11 27.0 135.0 0.422 0.016
1994 3.80 40.0 2.28 6.0 2.14 0.0 24.0 57 1.63 0.07 2.02 27.0 135.0 0.404 0.015
1995 3.53 40.0 2.12 6.0 1.99 0.0 24.0 57 1.51 0.07 1.88 27.0 135.0 0.376 0.014
1996 3.85 40.0 2.31 6.0 2.17 0.0 24.0 57 1.65 0.07 2.05 27.0 135.0 0.410 0.015
1997 3.64 40.0 2.18 6.0 2.05 0.0 24.0 57 1.56 0.07 1.94 27.0 135.0 0.388 0.014
1998 3.75 40.0 2.25 6.0 2.12 0.0 24.0 57 1.61 0.07 2.00 27.0 135.0 0.400 0.015
1999 3.67 40.0 2.20 6.0 2.07 0.0 24.0 57 1.57 0.07 1.95 27.0 135.0 0.391 0.014
2000 4.01 40.0 2.41 6.0 2.26 0.0 24.0 57 1.72 0.08 2.14 27.0 135.0 0.428 0.016
2001 3.78 40.0 2.27 6.0 2.13 0.0 24.0 57 1.62 0.07 2.01 27.0 135.0 0.403 0.015
2002 3.36 40.0 2.02 6.0 1.89 0.0 24.0 57 1.44 0.06 1.79 27.0 135.0 0.358 0.013
2003 3.68 40.0 2.21 6.0 2.07 0.0 24.0 57 1.58 0.07 1.96 27.0 135.0 0.392 0.015
2004 3.73 40.0 2.24 6.0 2.11 0.0 24.0 57 1.60 0.07 1.99 27.0 135.0 0.398 0.015
2005 4.00 40.0 2.40 6.0 2.26 0.0 24.0 57 1.71 0.08 2.13 27.0 135.0 0.426 0.016
2006 3.94 40.0 2.36 6.0 2.22 0.0 24.0 57 1.69 0.07 2.10 27.0 135.0 0.420 0.016
2007 3.51 40.0 2.11 6.0 1.98 0.0 24.0 57 1.51 0.07 1.87 27.0 135.0 0.374 0.014
2008 3.33 40.0 2.00 6.0 1.88 0.0 24.0 57 1.43 0.06 1.78 27.0 135.0 0.355 0.013
2009 3.62 40.0 2.17 6.0 2.04 0.0 24.0 57 1.55 0.07 1.93 27.0 135.0 0.386 0.014
2010 3.67 40.0 2.20 6.0 2.07 0.0 24.0 57 1.57 0.07 1.95 27.0 135.0 0.391 0.014
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned cabbage (sauerkraut): Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 2.30 56.0 1.01 6.0 0.95 0.0 16.0 65 0.80 0.04 0.99 27.0 142.0 0.189 0.007
1971 2.47 56.0 1.09 6.0 1.02 0.0 16.0 65 0.86 0.04 1.07 27.0 142.0 0.203 0.008
1972 2.19 56.0 0.96 6.0 0.90 0.0 16.0 65 0.76 0.03 0.94 27.0 142.0 0.179 0.007
1973 2.13 56.0 0.94 6.0 0.88 0.0 16.0 65 0.74 0.03 0.92 27.0 142.0 0.175 0.006
1974 2.27 56.0 1.00 6.0 0.94 0.0 16.0 65 0.79 0.03 0.98 27.0 142.0 0.186 0.007
1975 2.05 56.0 0.90 6.0 0.85 0.0 16.0 65 0.71 0.03 0.89 27.0 142.0 0.169 0.006
1976 2.22 56.0 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 16.0 65 0.77 0.03 0.96 27.0 142.0 0.182 0.007
1977 2.19 56.0 0.96 6.0 0.90 0.0 16.0 65 0.76 0.03 0.94 27.0 142.0 0.180 0.007
1978 2.09 56.0 0.92 6.0 0.86 0.0 16.0 65 0.73 0.03 0.90 27.0 142.0 0.172 0.006
1979 2.06 56.0 0.91 6.0 0.85 0.0 16.0 65 0.72 0.03 0.89 27.0 142.0 0.169 0.006
1980 1.99 56.0 0.87 6.0 0.82 0.0 16.0 65 0.69 0.03 0.86 27.0 142.0 0.163 0.006
1981 2.03 56.0 0.89 6.0 0.84 0.0 16.0 65 0.70 0.03 0.88 27.0 142.0 0.166 0.006
1982 1.70 56.0 0.75 6.0 0.70 0.0 16.0 65 0.59 0.03 0.73 27.0 142.0 0.139 0.005
1983 2.08 56.0 0.91 6.0 0.86 0.0 16.0 65 0.72 0.03 0.90 27.0 142.0 0.171 0.006
1984 1.70 56.0 0.75 6.0 0.70 0.0 16.0 65 0.59 0.03 0.73 27.0 142.0 0.139 0.005
1985 1.59 56.0 0.70 6.0 0.66 0.0 16.0 65 0.55 0.02 0.69 27.0 142.0 0.131 0.005
1986 1.55 56.0 0.68 6.0 0.64 0.0 16.0 65 0.54 0.02 0.67 27.0 142.0 0.127 0.005
1987 1.61 56.0 0.71 6.0 0.67 0.0 16.0 65 0.56 0.02 0.70 27.0 142.0 0.132 0.005
1988 1.43 56.0 0.63 6.0 0.59 0.0 16.0 65 0.50 0.02 0.62 27.0 142.0 0.118 0.004
1989 1.28 56.0 0.56 6.0 0.53 0.0 16.0 65 0.45 0.02 0.55 27.0 142.0 0.105 0.004
1990 1.19 56.0 0.53 6.0 0.49 0.0 16.0 65 0.41 0.02 0.52 27.0 142.0 0.098 0.004
1991 1.44 56.0 0.63 6.0 0.59 0.0 16.0 65 0.50 0.02 0.62 27.0 142.0 0.118 0.004
1992 1.15 56.0 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 16.0 65 0.40 0.02 0.50 27.0 142.0 0.094 0.003
1993 1.35 56.0 0.60 6.0 0.56 0.0 16.0 65 0.47 0.02 0.58 27.0 142.0 0.111 0.004
1994 1.23 56.0 0.54 6.0 0.51 0.0 16.0 65 0.43 0.02 0.53 27.0 142.0 0.101 0.004
1995 1.37 56.0 0.60 6.0 0.57 0.0 16.0 65 0.48 0.02 0.59 27.0 142.0 0.113 0.004
1996 0.99 56.0 0.43 6.0 0.41 0.0 16.0 65 0.34 0.02 0.43 27.0 142.0 0.081 0.003
1997 1.44 56.0 0.63 6.0 0.59 0.0 16.0 65 0.50 0.02 0.62 27.0 142.0 0.118 0.004
1998 1.38 56.0 0.61 6.0 0.57 0.0 16.0 65 0.48 0.02 0.60 27.0 142.0 0.113 0.004
1999 1.24 56.0 0.54 6.0 0.51 0.0 16.0 65 0.43 0.02 0.53 27.0 142.0 0.101 0.004
2000 1.37 56.0 0.60 6.0 0.57 0.0 16.0 65 0.48 0.02 0.59 27.0 142.0 0.113 0.004
2001 1.26 56.0 0.56 6.0 0.52 0.0 16.0 65 0.44 0.02 0.55 27.0 142.0 0.104 0.004
2002 1.18 56.0 0.52 6.0 0.49 0.0 16.0 65 0.41 0.02 0.51 27.0 142.0 0.097 0.004
2003 1.09 56.0 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 16.0 65 0.38 0.02 0.47 27.0 142.0 0.090 0.003
2004 1.08 56.0 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 16.0 65 0.38 0.02 0.47 27.0 142.0 0.089 0.003
2005 1.21 56.0 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 16.0 65 0.42 0.02 0.52 27.0 142.0 0.100 0.004
2006 1.21 56.0 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 16.0 65 0.42 0.02 0.52 27.0 142.0 0.099 0.004
2007 1.01 56.0 0.44 6.0 0.42 0.0 16.0 65 0.35 0.02 0.43 27.0 142.0 0.083 0.003
2008 0.90 56.0 0.39 6.0 0.37 0.0 16.0 65 0.31 0.01 0.39 27.0 142.0 0.074 0.003
2009 0.85 56.0 0.38 6.0 0.35 0.0 16.0 65 0.30 0.01 0.37 27.0 142.0 0.070 0.003
2010 0.85 56.0 0.37 6.0 0.35 0.0 16.0 65 0.29 0.01 0.37 27.0 142.0 0.069 0.003
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned carrots: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.98 25.0 1.48 6.0 1.39 0.0 31.0 51 0.96 0.04 1.20 36.0 146.0 0.295 0.008
1971 2.21 25.0 1.65 6.0 1.55 0.0 31.0 51 1.07 0.05 1.33 36.0 146.0 0.329 0.009
1972 1.91 25.0 1.43 6.0 1.35 0.0 31.0 51 0.93 0.04 1.16 36.0 146.0 0.285 0.008
1973 2.61 25.0 1.96 6.0 1.84 0.0 31.0 51 1.27 0.06 1.58 36.0 146.0 0.390 0.011
1974 2.39 25.0 1.80 6.0 1.69 0.0 31.0 51 1.16 0.05 1.45 36.0 146.0 0.357 0.010
1975 1.65 25.0 1.24 6.0 1.17 0.0 31.0 51 0.80 0.04 1.00 36.0 146.0 0.247 0.007
1976 1.66 25.0 1.25 6.0 1.17 0.0 31.0 51 0.81 0.04 1.01 36.0 146.0 0.248 0.007
1977 1.70 25.0 1.27 6.0 1.20 0.0 31.0 51 0.82 0.04 1.03 36.0 146.0 0.253 0.007
1978 1.85 25.0 1.39 6.0 1.30 0.0 31.0 51 0.90 0.04 1.12 36.0 146.0 0.275 0.008
1979 1.81 25.0 1.36 6.0 1.28 0.0 31.0 51 0.88 0.04 1.10 36.0 146.0 0.270 0.008
1980 1.79 25.0 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 31.0 51 0.87 0.04 1.08 36.0 146.0 0.266 0.007
1981 1.56 25.0 1.17 6.0 1.10 0.0 31.0 51 0.76 0.03 0.94 36.0 146.0 0.232 0.006
1982 1.20 25.0 0.90 6.0 0.84 0.0 31.0 51 0.58 0.03 0.72 36.0 146.0 0.178 0.005
1983 1.25 25.0 0.94 6.0 0.88 0.0 31.0 51 0.61 0.03 0.75 36.0 146.0 0.186 0.005
1984 1.90 25.0 1.43 6.0 1.34 0.0 31.0 51 0.92 0.04 1.15 36.0 146.0 0.283 0.008
1985 1.40 25.0 1.05 6.0 0.99 0.0 31.0 51 0.68 0.03 0.85 36.0 146.0 0.209 0.006
1986 1.19 25.0 0.90 6.0 0.84 0.0 31.0 51 0.58 0.03 0.72 36.0 146.0 0.178 0.005
1987 1.04 25.0 0.78 6.0 0.73 0.0 31.0 51 0.50 0.02 0.63 36.0 146.0 0.155 0.004
1988 1.07 25.0 0.80 6.0 0.76 0.0 31.0 51 0.52 0.02 0.65 36.0 146.0 0.160 0.004
1989 0.91 25.0 0.68 6.0 0.64 0.0 31.0 51 0.44 0.02 0.55 36.0 146.0 0.136 0.004
1990 1.19 25.0 0.89 6.0 0.84 0.0 31.0 51 0.58 0.03 0.72 36.0 146.0 0.177 0.005
1991 1.15 25.0 0.86 6.0 0.81 0.0 31.0 51 0.56 0.02 0.69 36.0 146.0 0.171 0.005
1992 1.73 25.0 1.29 6.0 1.22 0.0 31.0 51 0.84 0.04 1.04 36.0 146.0 0.257 0.007
1993 1.05 25.0 0.79 6.0 0.74 0.0 31.0 51 0.51 0.02 0.63 36.0 146.0 0.156 0.004
1994 1.44 25.0 1.08 6.0 1.02 0.0 31.0 51 0.70 0.03 0.87 36.0 146.0 0.215 0.006
1995 1.63 25.0 1.22 6.0 1.15 0.0 31.0 51 0.79 0.03 0.99 36.0 146.0 0.243 0.007
1996 1.72 25.0 1.29 6.0 1.21 0.0 31.0 51 0.84 0.04 1.04 36.0 146.0 0.256 0.007
1997 1.48 25.0 1.11 6.0 1.04 0.0 31.0 51 0.72 0.03 0.89 36.0 146.0 0.220 0.006
1998 1.45 25.0 1.09 6.0 1.02 0.0 31.0 51 0.71 0.03 0.88 36.0 146.0 0.216 0.006
1999 1.38 25.0 1.04 6.0 0.97 0.0 31.0 51 0.67 0.03 0.84 36.0 146.0 0.206 0.006
2000 1.06 25.0 0.79 6.0 0.75 0.0 31.0 51 0.51 0.02 0.64 36.0 146.0 0.158 0.004
2001 1.12 25.0 0.84 6.0 0.79 0.0 31.0 51 0.55 0.02 0.68 36.0 146.0 0.167 0.005
2002 1.00 25.0 0.75 6.0 0.70 0.0 31.0 51 0.48 0.02 0.60 36.0 146.0 0.149 0.004
2003 1.10 25.0 0.83 6.0 0.78 0.0 31.0 51 0.54 0.02 0.67 36.0 146.0 0.164 0.005
2004 1.06 25.0 0.79 6.0 0.74 0.0 31.0 51 0.51 0.02 0.64 36.0 146.0 0.157 0.004
2005 1.12 25.0 0.84 6.0 0.79 0.0 31.0 51 0.54 0.02 0.68 36.0 146.0 0.167 0.005
2006 0.97 25.0 0.73 6.0 0.68 0.0 31.0 51 0.47 0.02 0.59 36.0 146.0 0.144 0.004
2007 0.92 25.0 0.69 6.0 0.65 0.0 31.0 51 0.45 0.02 0.55 36.0 146.0 0.137 0.004
2008 0.96 25.0 0.72 6.0 0.67 0.0 31.0 51 0.46 0.02 0.58 36.0 146.0 0.142 0.004
2009 0.85 25.0 0.64 6.0 0.60 0.0 31.0 51 0.42 0.02 0.52 36.0 146.0 0.127 0.004
2010 0.75 25.0 0.56 6.0 0.53 0.0 31.0 51 0.36 0.02 0.45 36.0 146.0 0.111 0.003
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned sweet corn: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 14.26 27.0 10.41 6.0 9.79 0.0 7.0 36 9.10 0.40 11.31 133.0 164.0 9.174 0.069
1971 14.79 27.0 10.80 6.0 10.15 0.0 7.0 36 9.44 0.41 11.73 133.0 164.0 9.512 0.072
1972 14.98 27.0 10.93 6.0 10.28 0.0 7.0 36 9.56 0.42 11.88 133.0 164.0 9.632 0.072
1973 14.48 27.0 10.57 6.0 9.93 0.0 7.0 36 9.24 0.40 11.48 133.0 164.0 9.311 0.070
1974 13.52 27.0 9.87 6.0 9.28 0.0 7.0 36 8.63 0.38 10.72 133.0 164.0 8.697 0.065
1975 12.04 27.0 8.79 6.0 8.26 0.0 7.0 36 7.68 0.34 9.55 133.0 164.0 7.744 0.058
1976 13.09 27.0 9.56 6.0 8.98 0.0 7.0 36 8.35 0.37 10.38 133.0 164.0 8.419 0.063
1977 14.12 27.0 10.31 6.0 9.69 0.0 7.0 36 9.01 0.40 11.20 133.0 164.0 9.083 0.068
1978 13.36 27.0 9.76 6.0 9.17 0.0 7.0 36 8.53 0.37 10.60 133.0 164.0 8.596 0.065
1979 12.66 27.0 9.24 6.0 8.68 0.0 7.0 36 8.08 0.35 10.04 133.0 164.0 8.140 0.061
1980 13.04 27.0 9.52 6.0 8.95 0.0 7.0 36 8.32 0.36 10.34 133.0 164.0 8.387 0.063
1981 12.14 27.0 8.86 6.0 8.33 0.0 7.0 36 7.75 0.34 9.63 133.0 164.0 7.808 0.059
1982 11.59 27.0 8.46 6.0 7.95 0.0 7.0 36 7.40 0.32 9.19 133.0 164.0 7.454 0.056
1983 11.62 27.0 8.49 6.0 7.98 0.0 7.0 36 7.42 0.33 9.22 133.0 164.0 7.476 0.056
1984 10.22 27.0 7.46 6.0 7.01 0.0 7.0 36 6.52 0.29 8.10 133.0 164.0 6.571 0.049
1985 11.89 27.0 8.68 6.0 8.16 0.0 7.0 36 7.59 0.33 9.43 133.0 164.0 7.648 0.058
1986 12.09 27.0 8.82 6.0 8.29 0.0 7.0 36 7.71 0.34 9.58 133.0 164.0 7.773 0.058
1987 10.63 27.0 7.76 6.0 7.29 0.0 7.0 36 6.78 0.30 8.43 133.0 164.0 6.835 0.051
1988 10.39 27.0 7.58 6.0 7.13 0.0 7.0 36 6.63 0.29 8.24 133.0 164.0 6.682 0.050
1989 9.54 27.0 6.97 6.0 6.55 0.0 7.0 36 6.09 0.27 7.57 133.0 164.0 6.137 0.046
1990 10.95 27.0 7.99 6.0 7.51 0.0 7.0 36 6.99 0.31 8.68 133.0 164.0 7.042 0.053
1991 11.07 27.0 8.08 6.0 7.60 0.0 7.0 36 7.07 0.31 8.78 133.0 164.0 7.121 0.054
1992 11.85 27.0 8.65 6.0 8.13 0.0 7.0 36 7.57 0.33 9.40 133.0 164.0 7.624 0.057
1993 11.08 27.0 8.09 6.0 7.60 0.0 7.0 36 7.07 0.31 8.79 133.0 164.0 7.126 0.054
1994 10.07 27.0 7.35 6.0 6.91 0.0 7.0 36 6.43 0.28 7.99 133.0 164.0 6.478 0.049
1995 10.40 27.0 7.59 6.0 7.13 0.0 7.0 36 6.64 0.29 8.25 133.0 164.0 6.687 0.050
1996 10.36 27.0 7.56 6.0 7.11 0.0 7.0 36 6.61 0.29 8.22 133.0 164.0 6.664 0.050
1997 9.15 27.0 6.68 6.0 6.28 0.0 7.0 36 5.84 0.26 7.25 133.0 164.0 5.884 0.044
1998 9.19 27.0 6.71 6.0 6.31 0.0 7.0 36 5.86 0.26 7.29 133.0 164.0 5.910 0.044
1999 9.07 27.0 6.62 6.0 6.22 0.0 7.0 36 5.79 0.25 7.19 133.0 164.0 5.832 0.044
2000 8.98 27.0 6.56 6.0 6.16 0.0 7.0 36 5.73 0.25 7.12 133.0 164.0 5.778 0.043
2001 8.70 27.0 6.35 6.0 5.97 0.0 7.0 36 5.55 0.24 6.90 133.0 164.0 5.595 0.042
2002 7.84 27.0 5.72 6.0 5.38 0.0 7.0 36 5.00 0.22 6.22 133.0 164.0 5.044 0.038
2003 8.33 27.0 6.08 6.0 5.71 0.0 7.0 36 5.31 0.23 6.60 133.0 164.0 5.356 0.040
2004 8.21 27.0 6.00 6.0 5.64 0.0 7.0 36 5.24 0.23 6.51 133.0 164.0 5.282 0.040
2005 8.58 27.0 6.26 6.0 5.89 0.0 7.0 36 5.48 0.24 6.81 133.0 164.0 5.520 0.042
2006 8.35 27.0 6.10 6.0 5.73 0.0 7.0 36 5.33 0.23 6.62 133.0 164.0 5.372 0.040
2007 6.85 27.0 5.00 6.0 4.70 0.0 7.0 36 4.37 0.19 5.43 133.0 164.0 4.403 0.033
2008 6.74 27.0 4.92 6.0 4.63 0.0 7.0 36 4.30 0.19 5.35 133.0 164.0 4.336 0.033
2009 7.60 27.0 5.55 6.0 5.21 0.0 7.0 36 4.85 0.21 6.03 133.0 164.0 4.887 0.037
2010 6.84 27.0 5.00 6.0 4.70 0.0 7.0 36 4.37 0.19 5.43 133.0 164.0 4.402 0.033
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned cucumbers (pickles): Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 5.66 60.0 2.27 6.0 2.13 0.0 3.0 64 2.07 0.09 2.57 193.0 165.0 3.002 0.016
1971 5.53 60.0 2.21 6.0 2.08 0.0 3.0 64 2.02 0.09 2.51 193.0 165.0 2.933 0.015
1972 5.41 60.0 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 3.0 64 1.97 0.09 2.45 193.0 165.0 2.868 0.015
1973 5.66 60.0 2.26 6.0 2.13 0.0 3.0 64 2.06 0.09 2.56 193.0 165.0 2.999 0.016
1974 5.74 60.0 2.30 6.0 2.16 0.0 3.0 64 2.09 0.09 2.60 193.0 165.0 3.043 0.016
1975 6.12 60.0 2.45 6.0 2.30 0.0 3.0 64 2.23 0.10 2.77 193.0 165.0 3.244 0.017
1976 6.13 60.0 2.45 6.0 2.30 0.0 3.0 64 2.23 0.10 2.78 193.0 165.0 3.249 0.017
1977 5.78 60.0 2.31 6.0 2.17 0.0 3.0 64 2.11 0.09 2.62 193.0 165.0 3.062 0.016
1978 6.05 60.0 2.42 6.0 2.27 0.0 3.0 64 2.21 0.10 2.74 193.0 165.0 3.207 0.017
1979 5.85 60.0 2.34 6.0 2.20 0.0 3.0 64 2.13 0.09 2.65 193.0 165.0 3.101 0.016
1980 5.40 60.0 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 3.0 64 1.97 0.09 2.45 193.0 165.0 2.861 0.015
1981 5.34 60.0 2.14 6.0 2.01 0.0 3.0 64 1.95 0.09 2.42 193.0 165.0 2.833 0.015
1982 5.11 60.0 2.04 6.0 1.92 0.0 3.0 64 1.86 0.08 2.31 193.0 165.0 2.708 0.014
1983 5.16 60.0 2.06 6.0 1.94 0.0 3.0 64 1.88 0.08 2.34 193.0 165.0 2.733 0.014
1984 5.23 60.0 2.09 6.0 1.97 0.0 3.0 64 1.91 0.08 2.37 193.0 165.0 2.771 0.014
1985 5.83 60.0 2.33 6.0 2.19 0.0 3.0 64 2.12 0.09 2.64 193.0 165.0 3.089 0.016
1986 5.33 60.0 2.13 6.0 2.00 0.0 3.0 64 1.94 0.09 2.41 193.0 165.0 2.823 0.015
1987 5.53 60.0 2.21 6.0 2.08 0.0 3.0 64 2.02 0.09 2.51 193.0 165.0 2.934 0.015
1988 5.28 60.0 2.11 6.0 1.98 0.0 3.0 64 1.93 0.08 2.39 193.0 165.0 2.799 0.015
1989 5.19 60.0 2.08 6.0 1.95 0.0 3.0 64 1.89 0.08 2.35 193.0 165.0 2.752 0.014
1990 4.99 60.0 2.00 6.0 1.88 0.0 3.0 64 1.82 0.08 2.26 193.0 165.0 2.648 0.014
1991 5.06 60.0 2.02 6.0 1.90 0.0 3.0 64 1.84 0.08 2.29 193.0 165.0 2.681 0.014
1992 4.55 60.0 1.82 6.0 1.71 0.0 3.0 64 1.66 0.07 2.06 193.0 165.0 2.410 0.012
1993 4.33 60.0 1.73 6.0 1.63 0.0 3.0 64 1.58 0.07 1.96 193.0 165.0 2.295 0.012
1994 4.78 60.0 1.91 6.0 1.80 0.0 3.0 64 1.74 0.08 2.17 193.0 165.0 2.534 0.013
1995 5.05 60.0 2.02 6.0 1.90 0.0 3.0 64 1.84 0.08 2.29 193.0 165.0 2.675 0.014
1996 4.08 60.0 1.63 6.0 1.53 0.0 3.0 64 1.49 0.07 1.85 193.0 165.0 2.161 0.011
1997 5.24 60.0 2.09 6.0 1.97 0.0 3.0 64 1.91 0.08 2.37 193.0 165.0 2.776 0.014
1998 4.01 60.0 1.60 6.0 1.51 0.0 3.0 64 1.46 0.06 1.82 193.0 165.0 2.127 0.011
1999 4.20 60.0 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 3.0 64 1.53 0.07 1.90 193.0 165.0 2.228 0.012
2000 4.89 60.0 1.96 6.0 1.84 0.0 3.0 64 1.78 0.08 2.22 193.0 165.0 2.593 0.013
2001 3.73 60.0 1.49 6.0 1.40 0.0 3.0 64 1.36 0.06 1.69 193.0 165.0 1.980 0.010
2002 5.40 60.0 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 3.0 64 1.97 0.09 2.45 193.0 165.0 2.865 0.015
2003 4.45 60.0 1.78 6.0 1.67 0.0 3.0 64 1.62 0.07 2.01 193.0 165.0 2.357 0.012
2004 4.88 60.0 1.95 6.0 1.84 0.0 3.0 64 1.78 0.08 2.21 193.0 165.0 2.589 0.013
2005 3.84 60.0 1.54 6.0 1.44 0.0 3.0 64 1.40 0.06 1.74 193.0 165.0 2.037 0.011
2006 2.99 60.0 1.20 6.0 1.12 0.0 3.0 64 1.09 0.05 1.36 193.0 165.0 1.585 0.008
2007 3.73 60.0 1.49 6.0 1.40 0.0 3.0 64 1.36 0.06 1.69 193.0 165.0 1.979 0.010
2008 3.54 60.0 1.42 6.0 1.33 0.0 3.0 64 1.29 0.06 1.61 193.0 165.0 1.879 0.010
2009 5.06 60.0 2.02 6.0 1.90 0.0 3.0 64 1.85 0.08 2.29 193.0 165.0 2.683 0.014
2010 3.72 60.0 1.49 6.0 1.40 0.0 3.0 64 1.36 0.06 1.68 193.0 165.0 1.971 0.010
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned green peas: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 3.09 34.0 2.04 6.0 1.92 0.0 24.0 53 1.46 0.06 1.81 117.0 170.0 1.245 0.011
1971 3.17 34.0 2.09 6.0 1.97 0.0 24.0 53 1.50 0.07 1.86 117.0 170.0 1.280 0.011
1972 3.13 34.0 2.07 6.0 1.94 0.0 24.0 53 1.48 0.06 1.84 117.0 170.0 1.263 0.011
1973 3.41 34.0 2.25 6.0 2.12 0.0 24.0 53 1.61 0.07 2.00 117.0 170.0 1.375 0.012
1974 2.86 34.0 1.89 6.0 1.77 0.0 24.0 53 1.35 0.06 1.67 117.0 170.0 1.153 0.010
1975 2.81 34.0 1.85 6.0 1.74 0.0 24.0 53 1.32 0.06 1.65 117.0 170.0 1.133 0.010
1976 2.87 34.0 1.89 6.0 1.78 0.0 24.0 53 1.35 0.06 1.68 117.0 170.0 1.157 0.010
1977 3.05 34.0 2.01 6.0 1.89 0.0 24.0 53 1.44 0.06 1.79 117.0 170.0 1.229 0.011
1978 2.88 34.0 1.90 6.0 1.78 0.0 24.0 53 1.36 0.06 1.69 117.0 170.0 1.160 0.010
1979 2.60 34.0 1.71 6.0 1.61 0.0 24.0 53 1.23 0.05 1.52 117.0 170.0 1.048 0.009
1980 2.69 34.0 1.77 6.0 1.67 0.0 24.0 53 1.27 0.06 1.57 117.0 170.0 1.083 0.009
1981 2.73 34.0 1.80 6.0 1.69 0.0 24.0 53 1.29 0.06 1.60 117.0 170.0 1.100 0.009
1982 2.48 34.0 1.64 6.0 1.54 0.0 24.0 53 1.17 0.05 1.45 117.0 170.0 1.001 0.009
1983 2.38 34.0 1.57 6.0 1.48 0.0 24.0 53 1.12 0.05 1.39 117.0 170.0 0.960 0.008
1984 2.04 34.0 1.35 6.0 1.27 0.0 24.0 53 0.96 0.04 1.20 117.0 170.0 0.824 0.007
1985 2.05 34.0 1.35 6.0 1.27 0.0 24.0 53 0.97 0.04 1.20 117.0 170.0 0.828 0.007
1986 2.17 34.0 1.44 6.0 1.35 0.0 24.0 53 1.03 0.04 1.27 117.0 170.0 0.877 0.007
1987 2.01 34.0 1.33 6.0 1.25 0.0 24.0 53 0.95 0.04 1.18 117.0 170.0 0.812 0.007
1988 1.75 34.0 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 24.0 53 0.83 0.04 1.03 117.0 170.0 0.706 0.006
1989 1.73 34.0 1.14 6.0 1.08 0.0 24.0 53 0.82 0.04 1.02 117.0 170.0 0.699 0.006
1990 1.95 34.0 1.29 6.0 1.21 0.0 24.0 53 0.92 0.04 1.14 117.0 170.0 0.786 0.007
1991 1.91 34.0 1.26 6.0 1.18 0.0 24.0 53 0.90 0.04 1.12 117.0 170.0 0.769 0.007
1992 2.10 34.0 1.39 6.0 1.30 0.0 24.0 53 0.99 0.04 1.23 117.0 170.0 0.848 0.007
1993 1.59 34.0 1.05 6.0 0.99 0.0 24.0 53 0.75 0.03 0.93 117.0 170.0 0.641 0.005
1994 1.44 34.0 0.95 6.0 0.89 0.0 24.0 53 0.68 0.03 0.84 117.0 170.0 0.580 0.005
1995 1.56 34.0 1.03 6.0 0.97 0.0 24.0 53 0.74 0.03 0.92 117.0 170.0 0.630 0.005
1996 1.48 34.0 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 24.0 53 0.70 0.03 0.87 117.0 170.0 0.598 0.005
1997 1.48 34.0 0.97 6.0 0.92 0.0 24.0 53 0.70 0.03 0.86 117.0 170.0 0.595 0.005
1998 1.45 34.0 0.95 6.0 0.90 0.0 24.0 53 0.68 0.03 0.85 117.0 170.0 0.583 0.005
1999 1.41 34.0 0.93 6.0 0.88 0.0 24.0 53 0.67 0.03 0.83 117.0 170.0 0.570 0.005
2000 1.54 34.0 1.02 6.0 0.96 0.0 24.0 53 0.73 0.03 0.90 117.0 170.0 0.622 0.005
2001 1.36 34.0 0.90 6.0 0.84 0.0 24.0 53 0.64 0.03 0.80 117.0 170.0 0.548 0.005
2002 1.09 34.0 0.72 6.0 0.68 0.0 24.0 53 0.52 0.02 0.64 117.0 170.0 0.441 0.004
2003 1.32 34.0 0.87 6.0 0.82 0.0 24.0 53 0.62 0.03 0.77 117.0 170.0 0.530 0.005
2004 1.23 34.0 0.81 6.0 0.76 0.0 24.0 53 0.58 0.03 0.72 117.0 170.0 0.496 0.004
2005 1.08 34.0 0.71 6.0 0.67 0.0 24.0 53 0.51 0.02 0.63 117.0 170.0 0.435 0.004
2006 1.17 34.0 0.77 6.0 0.72 0.0 24.0 53 0.55 0.02 0.68 117.0 170.0 0.470 0.004
2007 1.20 34.0 0.79 6.0 0.74 0.0 24.0 53 0.56 0.02 0.70 117.0 170.0 0.482 0.004
2008 1.13 34.0 0.75 6.0 0.70 0.0 24.0 53 0.53 0.02 0.66 117.0 170.0 0.458 0.004
2009 1.31 34.0 0.87 6.0 0.82 0.0 24.0 53 0.62 0.03 0.77 117.0 170.0 0.530 0.005
2010 1.15 34.0 0.76 6.0 0.72 0.0 24.0 53 0.54 0.02 0.68 117.0 170.0 0.465 0.004
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned mushrooms: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.98 35.0 0.64 6.0 0.60 0.0 9.0 44 0.55 0.02 0.68 39.0 156.0 0.169 0.004
1971 1.13 35.0 0.74 6.0 0.69 0.0 9.0 44 0.63 0.03 0.78 39.0 156.0 0.196 0.005
1972 1.25 35.0 0.81 6.0 0.76 0.0 9.0 44 0.69 0.03 0.86 39.0 156.0 0.215 0.006
1973 1.22 35.0 0.79 6.0 0.74 0.0 9.0 44 0.68 0.03 0.84 39.0 156.0 0.210 0.005
1974 1.22 35.0 0.79 6.0 0.74 0.0 9.0 44 0.68 0.03 0.84 39.0 156.0 0.210 0.005
1975 1.23 35.0 0.80 6.0 0.75 0.0 9.0 44 0.69 0.03 0.85 39.0 156.0 0.213 0.005
1976 1.45 35.0 0.94 6.0 0.88 0.0 9.0 44 0.80 0.04 1.00 39.0 156.0 0.250 0.006
1977 1.62 35.0 1.05 6.0 0.99 0.0 9.0 44 0.90 0.04 1.12 39.0 156.0 0.280 0.007
1978 1.66 35.0 1.08 6.0 1.02 0.0 9.0 44 0.92 0.04 1.15 39.0 156.0 0.287 0.007
1979 1.73 35.0 1.13 6.0 1.06 0.0 9.0 44 0.96 0.04 1.20 39.0 156.0 0.299 0.008
1980 1.53 35.0 0.99 6.0 0.93 0.0 9.0 44 0.85 0.04 1.06 39.0 156.0 0.264 0.007
1981 1.53 35.0 1.00 6.0 0.94 0.0 9.0 44 0.85 0.04 1.06 39.0 156.0 0.265 0.007
1982 1.51 35.0 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 9.0 44 0.84 0.04 1.04 39.0 156.0 0.261 0.007
1983 1.81 35.0 1.17 6.0 1.10 0.0 9.0 44 1.00 0.04 1.25 39.0 156.0 0.312 0.008
1984 1.76 35.0 1.14 6.0 1.08 0.0 9.0 44 0.98 0.04 1.22 39.0 156.0 0.304 0.008
1985 1.81 35.0 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 9.0 44 1.01 0.04 1.25 39.0 156.0 0.313 0.008
1986 1.88 35.0 1.22 6.0 1.15 0.0 9.0 44 1.05 0.05 1.30 39.0 156.0 0.325 0.008
1987 1.64 35.0 1.07 6.0 1.00 0.0 9.0 44 0.91 0.04 1.14 39.0 156.0 0.284 0.007
1988 1.54 35.0 1.00 6.0 0.94 0.0 9.0 44 0.86 0.04 1.07 39.0 156.0 0.267 0.007
1989 1.53 35.0 0.99 6.0 0.93 0.0 9.0 44 0.85 0.04 1.06 39.0 156.0 0.264 0.007
1990 1.70 35.0 1.10 6.0 1.04 0.0 9.0 44 0.94 0.04 1.17 39.0 156.0 0.293 0.008
1991 1.74 35.0 1.13 6.0 1.07 0.0 9.0 44 0.97 0.04 1.21 39.0 156.0 0.301 0.008
1992 1.68 35.0 1.09 6.0 1.03 0.0 9.0 44 0.94 0.04 1.16 39.0 156.0 0.291 0.007
1993 1.70 35.0 1.10 6.0 1.04 0.0 9.0 44 0.94 0.04 1.17 39.0 156.0 0.293 0.008
1994 1.93 35.0 1.26 6.0 1.18 0.0 9.0 44 1.07 0.05 1.34 39.0 156.0 0.334 0.009
1995 1.74 35.0 1.13 6.0 1.06 0.0 9.0 44 0.97 0.04 1.20 39.0 156.0 0.300 0.008
1996 1.82 35.0 1.19 6.0 1.11 0.0 9.0 44 1.01 0.04 1.26 39.0 156.0 0.315 0.008
1997 1.65 35.0 1.07 6.0 1.01 0.0 9.0 44 0.91 0.04 1.14 39.0 156.0 0.284 0.007
1998 1.41 35.0 0.92 6.0 0.86 0.0 9.0 44 0.78 0.03 0.98 39.0 156.0 0.244 0.006
1999 1.58 35.0 1.03 6.0 0.96 0.0 9.0 44 0.88 0.04 1.09 39.0 156.0 0.272 0.007
2000 1.48 35.0 0.96 6.0 0.91 0.0 9.0 44 0.82 0.04 1.02 39.0 156.0 0.256 0.007
2001 1.34 35.0 0.87 6.0 0.82 0.0 9.0 44 0.75 0.03 0.93 39.0 156.0 0.232 0.006
2002 1.48 35.0 0.96 6.0 0.91 0.0 9.0 44 0.83 0.04 1.03 39.0 156.0 0.256 0.007
2003 1.51 35.0 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 9.0 44 0.84 0.04 1.04 39.0 156.0 0.261 0.007
2004 1.55 35.0 1.01 6.0 0.95 0.0 9.0 44 0.86 0.04 1.07 39.0 156.0 0.268 0.007
2005 1.30 35.0 0.85 6.0 0.80 0.0 9.0 44 0.73 0.03 0.90 39.0 156.0 0.225 0.006
2006 1.47 35.0 0.96 6.0 0.90 0.0 9.0 44 0.82 0.04 1.02 39.0 156.0 0.254 0.007
2007 1.43 35.0 0.93 6.0 0.87 0.0 9.0 44 0.79 0.03 0.99 39.0 156.0 0.247 0.006
2008 1.18 35.0 0.77 6.0 0.72 0.0 9.0 44 0.66 0.03 0.82 39.0 156.0 0.204 0.005
2009 1.14 35.0 0.74 6.0 0.70 0.0 9.0 44 0.63 0.03 0.79 39.0 156.0 0.196 0.005
2010 1.17 35.0 0.76 6.0 0.71 0.0 9.0 44 0.65 0.03 0.81 39.0 156.0 0.202 0.005
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned chile peppers: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1971 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1972 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1973 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1974 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1975 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1976 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1977 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1978 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1979 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1980 3.05 27.0 2.23 6.0 2.09 0.0 4.0 34 2.01 0.09 2.50 29.0 136.0 0.532 0.02
1981 3.27 27.0 2.39 6.0 2.24 0.0 4.0 34 2.15 0.09 2.67 29.0 136.0 0.570 0.02
1982 3.05 27.0 2.23 6.0 2.10 0.0 4.0 34 2.01 0.09 2.50 29.0 136.0 0.533 0.02
1983 3.31 27.0 2.42 6.0 2.27 0.0 4.0 34 2.18 0.10 2.71 29.0 136.0 0.578 0.02
1984 3.61 27.0 2.64 6.0 2.48 0.0 4.0 34 2.38 0.10 2.96 29.0 136.0 0.631 0.02
1985 3.91 27.0 2.85 6.0 2.68 0.0 4.0 34 2.58 0.11 3.20 29.0 136.0 0.683 0.02
1986 4.17 27.0 3.05 6.0 2.86 0.0 4.0 34 2.75 0.12 3.42 29.0 136.0 0.729 0.03
1987 4.17 27.0 3.04 6.0 2.86 0.0 4.0 34 2.74 0.12 3.41 29.0 136.0 0.727 0.03
1988 4.31 27.0 3.15 6.0 2.96 0.0 4.0 34 2.84 0.12 3.53 29.0 136.0 0.753 0.03
1989 4.50 27.0 3.29 6.0 3.09 0.0 4.0 34 2.97 0.13 3.69 29.0 136.0 0.786 0.03
1990 4.83 27.0 3.53 6.0 3.32 0.0 4.0 34 3.18 0.14 3.95 29.0 136.0 0.843 0.03
1991 4.51 27.0 3.29 6.0 3.10 0.0 4.0 34 2.97 0.13 3.69 29.0 136.0 0.788 0.03
1992 5.58 27.0 4.08 6.0 3.83 0.0 4.0 34 3.68 0.16 4.57 29.0 136.0 0.974 0.03
1993 4.90 27.0 3.57 6.0 3.36 0.0 4.0 34 3.23 0.14 4.01 29.0 136.0 0.855 0.03
1994 4.10 27.0 3.00 6.0 2.82 0.0 4.0 34 2.70 0.12 3.36 29.0 136.0 0.716 0.02
1995 3.83 27.0 2.80 6.0 2.63 0.0 4.0 34 2.53 0.11 3.14 29.0 136.0 0.669 0.02
1996 4.73 27.0 3.45 6.0 3.25 0.0 4.0 34 3.12 0.14 3.87 29.0 136.0 0.826 0.03
1997 4.59 27.0 3.35 6.0 3.15 0.0 4.0 34 3.02 0.13 3.75 29.0 136.0 0.801 0.03
1998 4.76 27.0 3.47 6.0 3.27 0.0 4.0 34 3.13 0.14 3.90 29.0 136.0 0.831 0.03
1999 4.70 27.0 3.43 6.0 3.23 0.0 4.0 34 3.10 0.14 3.85 29.0 136.0 0.821 0.03
2000 5.15 27.0 3.76 6.0 3.54 0.0 4.0 34 3.39 0.15 4.22 29.0 136.0 0.900 0.03
2001 5.18 27.0 3.78 6.0 3.55 0.0 4.0 34 3.41 0.15 4.24 29.0 136.0 0.904 0.03
2002 5.83 27.0 4.25 6.0 4.00 0.0 4.0 34 3.84 0.17 4.77 29.0 136.0 1.017 0.04
2003 5.61 27.0 4.09 6.0 3.85 0.0 4.0 34 3.70 0.16 4.59 29.0 136.0 0.979 0.03
2004 6.12 27.0 4.47 6.0 4.20 0.0 4.0 34 4.03 0.18 5.01 29.0 136.0 1.069 0.04
2005 6.05 27.0 4.42 6.0 4.15 0.0 4.0 34 3.99 0.17 4.95 29.0 136.0 1.056 0.04
2006 6.36 27.0 4.64 6.0 4.36 0.0 4.0 34 4.19 0.18 5.20 29.0 136.0 1.110 0.04
2007 5.86 27.0 4.28 6.0 4.02 0.0 4.0 34 3.86 0.17 4.79 29.0 136.0 1.022 0.04
2008 6.19 27.0 4.52 6.0 4.25 0.0 4.0 34 4.08 0.18 5.07 29.0 136.0 1.081 0.04
2009 6.58 27.0 4.80 6.0 4.52 0.0 4.0 34 4.33 0.19 5.39 29.0 136.0 1.149 0.04
2010 6.55 27.0 4.78 6.0 4.49 0.0 4.0 34 4.31 0.19 5.36 29.0 136.0 1.143 0.04
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned potatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.96 29.0 1.39 6.0 1.31 0.0 28.0 52 0.94 0.04 1.17 108.0 180.0 0.704 0.007
1971 2.12 29.0 1.51 6.0 1.42 0.0 28.0 52 1.02 0.04 1.27 108.0 180.0 0.760 0.007
1972 2.11 29.0 1.50 6.0 1.41 0.0 28.0 52 1.02 0.04 1.26 108.0 180.0 0.757 0.007
1973 2.24 29.0 1.59 6.0 1.50 0.0 28.0 52 1.08 0.05 1.34 108.0 180.0 0.804 0.007
1974 2.30 29.0 1.63 6.0 1.53 0.0 28.0 52 1.10 0.05 1.37 108.0 180.0 0.823 0.008
1975 2.00 29.0 1.42 6.0 1.33 0.0 28.0 52 0.96 0.04 1.19 108.0 180.0 0.716 0.007
1976 1.95 29.0 1.38 6.0 1.30 0.0 28.0 52 0.94 0.04 1.16 108.0 180.0 0.698 0.006
1977 2.21 29.0 1.57 6.0 1.48 0.0 28.0 52 1.06 0.05 1.32 108.0 180.0 0.793 0.007
1978 2.26 29.0 1.60 6.0 1.51 0.0 28.0 52 1.09 0.05 1.35 108.0 180.0 0.810 0.007
1979 2.11 29.0 1.50 6.0 1.41 0.0 28.0 52 1.02 0.04 1.26 108.0 180.0 0.758 0.007
1980 1.93 29.0 1.37 6.0 1.29 0.0 28.0 52 0.93 0.04 1.15 108.0 180.0 0.690 0.006
1981 1.79 29.0 1.27 6.0 1.19 0.0 28.0 52 0.86 0.04 1.07 108.0 180.0 0.640 0.006
1982 1.88 29.0 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 28.0 52 0.91 0.04 1.13 108.0 180.0 0.675 0.006
1983 1.86 29.0 1.32 6.0 1.24 0.0 28.0 52 0.89 0.04 1.11 108.0 180.0 0.666 0.006
1984 1.81 29.0 1.28 6.0 1.21 0.0 28.0 52 0.87 0.04 1.08 108.0 180.0 0.648 0.006
1985 1.89 29.0 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 28.0 52 0.91 0.04 1.13 108.0 180.0 0.676 0.006
1986 1.80 29.0 1.28 6.0 1.20 0.0 28.0 52 0.87 0.04 1.08 108.0 180.0 0.646 0.006
1987 1.78 29.0 1.26 6.0 1.19 0.0 28.0 52 0.86 0.04 1.06 108.0 180.0 0.638 0.006
1988 1.94 29.0 1.38 6.0 1.30 0.0 28.0 52 0.93 0.04 1.16 108.0 180.0 0.697 0.006
1989 1.98 29.0 1.40 6.0 1.32 0.0 28.0 52 0.95 0.04 1.18 108.0 180.0 0.709 0.007
1990 1.78 29.0 1.26 6.0 1.18 0.0 28.0 52 0.85 0.04 1.06 108.0 180.0 0.636 0.006
1991 1.70 29.0 1.21 6.0 1.14 0.0 28.0 52 0.82 0.04 1.02 108.0 180.0 0.609 0.006
1992 1.79 29.0 1.27 6.0 1.20 0.0 28.0 52 0.86 0.04 1.07 108.0 180.0 0.643 0.006
1993 1.73 29.0 1.23 6.0 1.16 0.0 28.0 52 0.83 0.04 1.04 108.0 180.0 0.622 0.006
1994 1.72 29.0 1.22 6.0 1.15 0.0 28.0 52 0.83 0.04 1.03 108.0 180.0 0.616 0.006
1995 1.93 29.0 1.37 6.0 1.29 0.0 28.0 52 0.93 0.04 1.15 108.0 180.0 0.692 0.006
1996 1.80 29.0 1.28 6.0 1.20 0.0 28.0 52 0.87 0.04 1.08 108.0 180.0 0.646 0.006
1997 1.72 29.0 1.22 6.0 1.14 0.0 28.0 52 0.82 0.04 1.02 108.0 180.0 0.615 0.006
1998 1.51 29.0 1.07 6.0 1.01 0.0 28.0 52 0.72 0.03 0.90 108.0 180.0 0.540 0.005
1999 1.74 29.0 1.24 6.0 1.16 0.0 28.0 52 0.84 0.04 1.04 108.0 180.0 0.623 0.006
2000 1.68 29.0 1.19 6.0 1.12 0.0 28.0 52 0.81 0.04 1.00 108.0 180.0 0.603 0.006
2001 1.56 29.0 1.11 6.0 1.04 0.0 28.0 52 0.75 0.03 0.93 108.0 180.0 0.558 0.005
2002 1.40 29.0 1.00 6.0 0.94 0.0 28.0 52 0.67 0.03 0.84 108.0 180.0 0.503 0.005
2003 1.38 29.0 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 28.0 52 0.66 0.03 0.83 108.0 180.0 0.496 0.005
2004 1.21 29.0 0.86 6.0 0.81 0.0 28.0 52 0.58 0.03 0.72 108.0 180.0 0.435 0.004
2005 0.93 29.0 0.66 6.0 0.62 0.0 28.0 52 0.45 0.02 0.56 108.0 180.0 0.333 0.003
2006 0.77 29.0 0.55 6.0 0.52 0.0 28.0 52 0.37 0.02 0.46 108.0 180.0 0.277 0.003
2007 0.88 29.0 0.62 6.0 0.59 0.0 28.0 52 0.42 0.02 0.52 108.0 180.0 0.315 0.003
2008 0.93 29.0 0.66 6.0 0.62 0.0 28.0 52 0.45 0.02 0.56 108.0 180.0 0.335 0.003
2009 0.84 29.0 0.60 6.0 0.56 0.0 28.0 52 0.40 0.02 0.50 108.0 180.0 0.301 0.003
2010 0.72 29.0 0.51 6.0 0.48 0.0 28.0 52 0.35 0.02 0.43 108.0 180.0 0.259 0.002
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned tomatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 62.1 59.0 25.5 6.0 23.9 0.0 28.0 72 17.24 0.76 21.42 46.0 240.0 4.11 0.089
1971 68.3 59.0 28.0 6.0 26.3 0.0 28.0 72 18.96 0.83 23.56 46.0 240.0 4.52 0.098
1972 64.9 59.0 26.6 6.0 25.0 0.0 28.0 72 18.00 0.79 22.37 46.0 240.0 4.29 0.093
1973 58.4 59.0 24.0 6.0 22.5 0.0 28.0 72 16.21 0.71 20.15 46.0 240.0 3.86 0.084
1974 61.3 59.0 25.1 6.0 23.6 0.0 28.0 72 17.02 0.75 21.15 46.0 240.0 4.05 0.088
1975 61.9 59.0 25.4 6.0 23.9 0.0 28.0 72 17.19 0.75 21.36 46.0 240.0 4.09 0.089
1976 65.7 59.0 26.9 6.0 25.3 0.0 28.0 72 18.22 0.80 22.64 46.0 240.0 4.34 0.094
1977 62.8 59.0 25.7 6.0 24.2 0.0 28.0 72 17.42 0.76 21.65 46.0 240.0 4.15 0.090
1978 58.8 59.0 24.1 6.0 22.7 0.0 28.0 72 16.33 0.72 20.29 46.0 240.0 3.89 0.085
1979 64.3 59.0 26.4 6.0 24.8 0.0 28.0 72 17.84 0.78 22.17 46.0 240.0 4.25 0.092
1980 63.6 59.0 26.1 6.0 24.5 0.0 28.0 72 17.65 0.77 21.94 46.0 240.0 4.20 0.091
1981 59.3 59.0 24.3 6.0 22.9 0.0 28.0 72 16.46 0.72 20.46 46.0 240.0 3.92 0.085
1982 60.1 59.0 24.6 6.0 23.2 0.0 28.0 72 16.68 0.73 20.73 46.0 240.0 3.97 0.086
1983 60.9 59.0 25.0 6.0 23.5 0.0 28.0 72 16.91 0.74 21.02 46.0 240.0 4.03 0.088
1984 68.5 59.0 28.1 6.0 26.4 0.0 28.0 72 19.01 0.83 23.63 46.0 240.0 4.53 0.098
1985 63.2 59.0 25.9 6.0 24.4 0.0 28.0 72 17.55 0.77 21.80 46.0 240.0 4.18 0.091
1986 63.6 59.0 26.1 6.0 24.5 0.0 28.0 72 17.65 0.77 21.94 46.0 240.0 4.20 0.091
1987 65.2 59.0 26.7 6.0 25.1 0.0 28.0 72 18.09 0.79 22.48 46.0 240.0 4.31 0.094
1988 61.3 59.0 25.1 6.0 23.6 0.0 28.0 72 17.01 0.75 21.14 46.0 240.0 4.05 0.088
1989 69.4 59.0 28.5 6.0 26.7 0.0 28.0 72 19.26 0.84 23.93 46.0 240.0 4.59 0.100
1990 75.3 59.0 30.9 6.0 29.0 0.0 28.0 72 20.90 0.92 25.97 46.0 240.0 4.98 0.108
1991 77.1 59.0 31.6 6.0 29.7 0.0 28.0 72 21.40 0.94 26.59 46.0 240.0 5.10 0.111
1992 73.3 59.0 30.1 6.0 28.3 0.0 28.0 72 20.34 0.89 25.28 46.0 240.0 4.85 0.105
1993 75.8 59.0 31.1 6.0 29.2 0.0 28.0 72 21.03 0.92 26.13 46.0 240.0 5.01 0.109
1994 76.3 59.0 31.3 6.0 29.4 0.0 28.0 72 21.17 0.93 26.30 46.0 240.0 5.04 0.110
1995 74.6 59.0 30.6 6.0 28.7 0.0 28.0 72 20.69 0.91 25.71 46.0 240.0 4.93 0.107
1996 73.1 59.0 30.0 6.0 28.2 0.0 28.0 72 20.27 0.89 25.19 46.0 240.0 4.83 0.105
1997 72.6 59.0 29.8 6.0 28.0 0.0 28.0 72 20.14 0.88 25.03 46.0 240.0 4.80 0.104
1998 74.0 59.0 30.4 6.0 28.5 0.0 28.0 72 20.54 0.90 25.53 46.0 240.0 4.89 0.106
1999 71.2 59.0 29.2 6.0 27.4 0.0 28.0 72 19.75 0.87 24.54 46.0 240.0 4.70 0.102
2000 70.1 59.0 28.8 6.0 27.0 0.0 28.0 72 19.46 0.85 24.19 46.0 240.0 4.64 0.101
2001 65.5 59.0 26.9 6.0 25.3 0.0 28.0 72 18.18 0.80 22.60 46.0 240.0 4.33 0.094
2002 69.3 59.0 28.4 6.0 26.7 0.0 28.0 72 19.24 0.84 23.91 46.0 240.0 4.58 0.100
2003 69.8 59.0 28.6 6.0 26.9 0.0 28.0 72 19.38 0.85 24.08 46.0 240.0 4.62 0.100
2004 70.5 59.0 28.9 6.0 27.2 0.0 28.0 72 19.57 0.86 24.32 46.0 240.0 4.66 0.101
2005 73.7 59.0 30.2 6.0 28.4 0.0 28.0 72 20.45 0.90 25.42 46.0 240.0 4.87 0.106
2006 64.51 59.0 26.4 6.0 24.9 0.0 28.0 72 17.90 0.78 22.25 46.0 240.0 4.26 0.093
2007 68.7 59.0 28.2 6.0 26.5 0.0 28.0 72 19.06 0.84 23.69 46.0 240.0 4.54 0.099
2008 67.1 59.0 27.5 6.0 25.9 0.0 28.0 72 18.62 0.82 23.14 46.0 240.0 4.44 0.096
2009 70.3 59.0 28.8 6.0 27.1 0.0 28.0 72 19.50 0.85 24.23 46.0 240.0 4.65 0.101
2010 71.0 59.0 29.1 6.0 27.4 0.0 28.0 72 19.71 0.86 24.50 46.0 240.0 4.70 0.102
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Other canned vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Calories Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup-
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available daily4 available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 2.81 24.0 2.14 6.0 2.01 0.0 16.0 40 1.69 0.07 2.10 51.1 192.6 0.557 0.011
1971 3.04 24.0 2.31 6.0 2.17 0.0 16.0 40 1.82 0.08 2.26 51.1 192.6 0.601 0.012
1972 2.96 24.0 2.25 6.0 2.11 0.0 16.0 40 1.77 0.08 2.20 51.1 192.6 0.585 0.011
1973 2.92 24.0 2.22 6.0 2.09 0.0 16.0 40 1.75 0.08 2.18 51.1 192.6 0.578 0.011
1974 2.49 24.0 1.89 6.0 1.78 0.0 16.0 40 1.49 0.07 1.86 51.1 192.6 0.493 0.010
1975 2.74 24.0 2.08 6.0 1.96 0.0 16.0 40 1.64 0.07 2.04 51.1 192.6 0.542 0.011
1976 2.88 24.0 2.19 6.0 2.06 0.0 16.0 40 1.73 0.08 2.15 51.1 192.6 0.570 0.011
1977 2.81 24.0 2.13 6.0 2.00 0.0 16.0 40 1.68 0.07 2.09 51.1 192.6 0.556 0.011
1978 2.76 24.0 2.10 6.0 1.97 0.0 16.0 40 1.66 0.07 2.06 51.1 192.6 0.547 0.011
1979 2.41 24.0 1.83 6.0 1.72 0.0 16.0 40 1.44 0.06 1.79 51.1 192.6 0.476 0.009
1980 2.54 24.0 1.93 6.0 1.81 0.0 16.0 40 1.52 0.07 1.89 51.1 192.6 0.502 0.010
1981 2.30 24.0 1.75 6.0 1.64 0.0 16.0 40 1.38 0.06 1.71 51.1 192.6 0.455 0.009
1982 2.00 24.0 1.52 6.0 1.43 0.0 16.0 40 1.20 0.05 1.49 51.1 192.6 0.396 0.008
1983 1.74 24.0 1.32 6.0 1.24 0.0 16.0 40 1.04 0.05 1.30 51.1 192.6 0.344 0.007
1984 1.85 24.0 1.41 6.0 1.32 0.0 16.0 40 1.11 0.05 1.38 51.1 192.6 0.367 0.007
1985 1.59 24.0 1.21 6.0 1.14 0.0 16.0 40 0.96 0.04 1.19 51.1 192.6 0.316 0.006
1986 1.64 24.0 1.25 6.0 1.17 0.0 16.0 40 0.98 0.04 1.22 51.1 192.6 0.325 0.006
1987 1.36 24.0 1.03 6.0 0.97 0.0 16.0 40 0.81 0.04 1.01 51.1 192.6 0.269 0.005
1988 1.48 24.0 1.13 6.0 1.06 0.0 16.0 40 0.89 0.04 1.11 51.1 192.6 0.294 0.006
1989 1.44 24.0 1.09 6.0 1.03 0.0 16.0 40 0.86 0.04 1.07 51.1 192.6 0.285 0.006
1990 2.39 24.0 1.82 6.0 1.71 0.0 16.0 40 1.43 0.06 1.78 51.1 192.6 0.473 0.009
1991 2.36 24.0 1.80 6.0 1.69 0.0 16.0 40 1.42 0.06 1.76 51.1 192.6 0.468 0.009
1992 2.03 24.0 1.54 6.0 1.45 0.0 16.0 40 1.22 0.05 1.51 51.1 192.6 0.401 0.008
1993 2.08 24.0 1.58 6.0 1.48 0.0 16.0 40 1.25 0.05 1.55 51.1 192.6 0.411 0.008
1994 2.60 24.0 1.97 6.0 1.85 0.0 16.0 40 1.56 0.07 1.94 51.1 192.6 0.514 0.010
1995 2.33 24.0 1.77 6.0 1.67 0.0 16.0 40 1.40 0.06 1.74 51.1 192.6 0.462 0.009
1996 2.28 24.0 1.73 6.0 1.63 0.0 16.0 40 1.37 0.06 1.70 51.1 192.6 0.452 0.009
1997 2.31 24.0 1.75 6.0 1.65 0.0 16.0 40 1.39 0.06 1.72 51.1 192.6 0.457 0.009
1998 2.20 24.0 1.67 6.0 1.57 0.0 16.0 40 1.32 0.06 1.64 51.1 192.6 0.436 0.009
1999 2.51 24.0 1.91 6.0 1.79 0.0 16.0 40 1.50 0.07 1.87 51.1 192.6 0.496 0.010
2000 2.63 24.0 2.00 6.0 1.88 0.0 16.0 40 1.58 0.07 1.96 51.1 192.6 0.521 0.010
2001 2.74 24.0 2.08 6.0 1.96 0.0 16.0 40 1.65 0.07 2.05 51.1 192.6 0.543 0.011
2002 2.25 24.0 1.71 6.0 1.60 0.0 16.0 40 1.35 0.06 1.67 51.1 192.6 0.445 0.009
2003 2.34 24.0 1.78 6.0 1.67 0.0 16.0 40 1.40 0.06 1.74 51.1 192.6 0.463 0.009
2004 2.70 24.0 2.05 6.0 1.93 0.0 16.0 40 1.62 0.07 2.01 51.1 192.6 0.534 0.010
2005 2.87 24.0 2.18 6.0 2.05 0.0 16.0 40 1.72 0.08 2.14 51.1 192.6 0.568 0.011
2006 2.58 24.0 1.96 6.0 1.85 0.0 16.0 40 1.55 0.07 1.93 51.1 192.6 0.512 0.010
2007 2.60 24.0 1.98 6.0 1.86 0.0 16.0 40 1.56 0.07 1.94 51.1 192.6 0.515 0.010
2008 2.45 24.0 1.86 6.0 1.75 0.0 16.0 40 1.47 0.06 1.83 51.1 192.6 0.485 0.009
2009 2.34 24.0 1.78 6.0 1.68 0.0 16.0 40 1.41 0.06 1.75 51.1 192.6 0.464 0.009
2010 2.59 24.0 1.97 6.0 1.85 0.0 16.0 40 1.55 0.07 1.93 51.1 192.6 0.512 0.010
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into
daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability.
Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Canned vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 100.4 50.1 47.1 62.9 37.2 1.6 46.3 20.0 0.242
1971 108.0 53.7 50.4 63.2 39.7 1.7 49.4 20.9 0.257
1972 104.0 52.0 48.9 62.9 38.6 1.7 48.0 20.7 0.250
1973 98.6 50.0 47.0 62.3 37.2 1.6 46.3 20.3 0.245
1974 99.5 49.7 46.7 63.0 36.8 1.6 45.7 19.6 0.240
1975 97.6 48.1 45.2 63.5 35.6 1.6 44.2 18.7 0.229
1976 103.3 50.9 47.9 63.5 37.7 1.7 46.8 19.7 0.243
1977 101.5 50.6 47.6 62.9 37.6 1.6 46.7 20.2 0.245
1978 97.0 48.5 45.6 62.8 36.1 1.6 44.8 19.5 0.236
1979 100.6 49.5 46.5 63.6 36.6 1.6 45.4 19.1 0.236
1980 102.5 51.3 48.2 62.6 38.3 1.7 47.6 19.5 0.253
1981 97.0 48.7 45.8 62.5 36.4 1.6 45.3 18.6 0.242
1982 95.1 47.3 44.4 62.9 35.3 1.5 43.8 17.8 0.232
1983 96.5 47.9 45.0 63.0 35.7 1.6 44.4 17.9 0.236
1984 102.6 50.1 47.1 63.9 37.1 1.6 46.1 17.5 0.241
1985 99.2 49.1 46.2 63.0 36.7 1.6 45.7 18.5 0.242
1986 99.6 49.4 46.4 62.9 37.0 1.6 45.9 18.5 0.244
1987 99.0 48.4 45.5 63.6 36.0 1.6 44.8 17.5 0.236
1988 94.6 46.6 43.8 63.2 34.8 1.5 43.3 17.0 0.229
1989 101.7 49.2 46.3 64.1 36.5 1.6 45.3 16.9 0.236
1990 110.3 53.7 50.5 63.9 39.8 1.7 49.5 18.4 0.258
1991 112.4 54.6 51.3 64.1 40.4 1.8 50.2 18.6 0.261
1992 110.0 54.3 51.1 63.3 40.4 1.8 50.2 18.9 0.265
1993 109.8 53.4 50.2 64.0 39.6 1.7 49.2 18.0 0.256
1994 109.6 53.0 49.9 64.3 39.1 1.7 48.6 17.6 0.251
1995 108.2 52.4 49.3 64.2 38.7 1.7 48.1 17.8 0.249
1996 106.4 52.0 48.9 63.9 38.4 1.7 47.8 17.3 0.249
1997 105.4 51.0 47.9 64.3 37.6 1.7 46.8 17.0 0.243
1998 105.3 50.9 47.8 64.4 37.5 1.6 46.5 16.3 0.241
1999 102.9 50.0 47.0 64.1 36.9 1.6 45.8 16.3 0.238
2000 103.2 50.2 47.2 64.0 37.2 1.6 46.2 16.6 0.242
2001 96.5 47.3 44.5 63.7 35.1 1.5 43.6 15.4 0.228
2002 100.4 48.4 45.5 64.2 35.9 1.6 44.6 15.8 0.233
2003 100.9 48.9 46.0 64.1 36.2 1.6 45.0 15.7 0.235
2004 102.5 49.7 46.8 64.0 36.9 1.6 45.9 16.0 0.240
2005 104.9 50.8 47.7 64.2 37.5 1.6 46.7 15.8 0.243
2006 94.5 46.4 43.6 63.5 34.5 1.5 42.9 14.5 0.227
2007 96.8 46.6 43.8 64.5 34.4 1.5 42.8 14.1 0.222
2008 94.7 45.7 43.0 64.3 33.8 1.5 42.0 13.8 0.218
2009 100.6 48.5 45.6 64.3 36.0 1.6 44.7 15.5 0.234
2010 99.1 47.6 44.8 64.5 35.2 1.5 43.7 14.2 0.227
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses,
and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per
day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen asparagus: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.29 47.9 0.15 6.0 0.14 0.0 26.0 64 0.11 0.005 0.13 32.0 180.0 0.024 0.001
1971 0.27 47.9 0.14 6.0 0.13 0.0 26.0 64 0.10 0.004 0.12 32.0 180.0 0.022 0.001
1972 0.25 47.9 0.13 6.0 0.12 0.0 26.0 64 0.09 0.004 0.11 32.0 180.0 0.020 0.001
1973 0.25 47.9 0.13 6.0 0.12 0.0 26.0 64 0.09 0.004 0.11 32.0 180.0 0.020 0.001
1974 0.18 47.9 0.10 6.0 0.09 0.0 26.0 64 0.07 0.003 0.08 32.0 180.0 0.015 0.000
1975 0.21 47.9 0.11 6.0 0.10 0.0 26.0 64 0.07 0.003 0.09 32.0 180.0 0.017 0.001
1976 0.26 47.9 0.14 6.0 0.13 0.0 26.0 64 0.09 0.004 0.12 32.0 180.0 0.021 0.001
1977 0.21 47.9 0.11 6.0 0.10 0.0 26.0 64 0.07 0.003 0.09 32.0 180.0 0.016 0.001
1978 0.18 47.9 0.09 6.0 0.09 0.0 26.0 64 0.06 0.003 0.08 32.0 180.0 0.014 0.000
1979 0.17 47.9 0.09 6.0 0.08 0.0 26.0 64 0.06 0.003 0.08 32.0 180.0 0.013 0.000
1980 0.13 47.9 0.07 6.0 0.06 0.0 26.0 64 0.05 0.002 0.06 32.0 180.0 0.010 0.000
1981 0.11 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.009 0.000
1982 0.06 47.9 0.03 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
1983 0.11 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.009 0.000
1984 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
1985 0.11 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.009 0.000
1986 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.002 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.008 0.000
1987 0.12 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.06 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.009 0.000
1988 0.12 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.06 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.06 32.0 180.0 0.010 0.000
1989 0.08 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.006 0.000
1990 0.12 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.06 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.010 0.000
1991 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
1992 0.11 47.9 0.06 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.008 0.000
1993 0.06 47.9 0.03 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
1994 0.13 47.9 0.07 6.0 0.06 0.0 26.0 64 0.05 0.002 0.06 32.0 180.0 0.010 0.000
1995 0.08 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
1996 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
1997 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
1998 0.06 47.9 0.03 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
1999 0.02 47.9 0.01 6.0 0.01 0.0 26.0 64 0.01 0.000 0.01 32.0 180.0 0.001 0.000
2000 0.08 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.006 0.000
2001 0.07 47.9 0.03 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
2002 0.08 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.006 0.000
2003 0.07 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.006 0.000
2004 0.07 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
2005 0.06 47.9 0.03 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.02 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.005 0.000
2006 0.10 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.008 0.000
2007 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
2008 0.09 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.04 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.04 32.0 180.0 0.007 0.000
2009 0.07 47.9 0.04 6.0 0.03 0.0 26.0 64 0.03 0.001 0.03 32.0 180.0 0.006 0.000
2010 0.10 47.9 0.05 6.0 0.05 0.0 26.0 64 0.04 0.002 0.05 32.0 180.0 0.008 0.000
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply
into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data
availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list.
4
Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen snap beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.39 15.3 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 24.0 39 0.84 0.037 1.05 38.0 135.0 0.295 0.008
1971 1.39 15.3 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 24.0 39 0.84 0.037 1.05 38.0 135.0 0.294 0.008
1972 1.35 15.3 1.15 6.0 1.08 0.0 24.0 39 0.82 0.036 1.02 38.0 135.0 0.286 0.008
1973 1.68 15.3 1.43 6.0 1.34 0.0 24.0 39 1.02 0.045 1.27 38.0 135.0 0.356 0.009
1974 1.47 15.3 1.25 6.0 1.17 0.0 24.0 39 0.89 0.039 1.11 38.0 135.0 0.312 0.008
1975 1.14 15.3 0.97 6.0 0.91 0.0 24.0 39 0.69 0.030 0.86 38.0 135.0 0.242 0.006
1976 1.50 15.3 1.27 6.0 1.20 0.0 24.0 39 0.91 0.040 1.13 38.0 135.0 0.318 0.008
1977 1.36 15.3 1.15 6.0 1.08 0.0 24.0 39 0.82 0.036 1.02 38.0 135.0 0.288 0.008
1978 1.37 15.3 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 24.0 39 0.83 0.036 1.03 38.0 135.0 0.290 0.008
1979 1.40 15.3 1.19 6.0 1.12 0.0 24.0 39 0.85 0.037 1.06 38.0 135.0 0.297 0.008
1980 1.36 15.3 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 24.0 39 0.83 0.036 1.03 38.0 135.0 0.289 0.008
1981 1.67 15.3 1.41 6.0 1.33 0.0 24.0 39 1.01 0.044 1.26 38.0 135.0 0.354 0.009
1982 1.54 15.3 1.30 6.0 1.22 0.0 24.0 39 0.93 0.041 1.15 38.0 135.0 0.325 0.009
1983 1.48 15.3 1.26 6.0 1.18 0.0 24.0 39 0.90 0.039 1.12 38.0 135.0 0.314 0.008
1984 1.82 15.3 1.54 6.0 1.45 0.0 24.0 39 1.10 0.048 1.37 38.0 135.0 0.385 0.010
1985 1.87 15.3 1.59 6.0 1.49 0.0 24.0 39 1.13 0.050 1.41 38.0 135.0 0.397 0.010
1986 1.52 15.3 1.29 6.0 1.21 0.0 24.0 39 0.92 0.040 1.14 38.0 135.0 0.322 0.008
1987 1.68 15.3 1.42 6.0 1.33 0.0 24.0 39 1.01 0.044 1.26 38.0 135.0 0.355 0.009
1988 1.72 15.3 1.46 6.0 1.37 0.0 24.0 39 1.04 0.046 1.29 38.0 135.0 0.364 0.010
1989 2.01 15.3 1.71 6.0 1.60 0.0 24.0 39 1.22 0.053 1.51 38.0 135.0 0.426 0.011
1990 1.94 15.3 1.65 6.0 1.55 0.0 24.0 39 1.18 0.052 1.46 38.0 135.0 0.411 0.011
1991 1.82 15.3 1.54 6.0 1.45 0.0 24.0 39 1.10 0.048 1.37 38.0 135.0 0.385 0.010
1992 1.74 15.3 1.47 6.0 1.38 0.0 24.0 39 1.05 0.046 1.31 38.0 135.0 0.368 0.010
1993 1.74 15.3 1.47 6.0 1.38 0.0 24.0 39 1.05 0.046 1.31 38.0 135.0 0.368 0.010
1994 1.94 15.3 1.64 6.0 1.54 0.0 24.0 39 1.17 0.051 1.46 38.0 135.0 0.410 0.011
1995 1.67 15.3 1.41 6.0 1.33 0.0 24.0 39 1.01 0.044 1.25 38.0 135.0 0.353 0.009
1996 1.91 15.3 1.62 6.0 1.52 0.0 24.0 39 1.15 0.051 1.43 38.0 135.0 0.404 0.011
1997 1.75 15.3 1.48 6.0 1.40 0.0 24.0 39 1.06 0.046 1.32 38.0 135.0 0.371 0.010
1998 1.95 15.3 1.65 6.0 1.55 0.0 24.0 39 1.18 0.052 1.47 38.0 135.0 0.413 0.011
1999 1.97 15.3 1.67 6.0 1.57 0.0 24.0 39 1.19 0.052 1.48 38.0 135.0 0.416 0.011
2000 1.83 15.3 1.55 6.0 1.46 0.0 24.0 39 1.11 0.049 1.38 38.0 135.0 0.388 0.010
2001 1.88 15.3 1.60 6.0 1.50 0.0 24.0 39 1.14 0.050 1.42 38.0 135.0 0.399 0.011
2002 1.76 15.3 1.49 6.0 1.40 0.0 24.0 39 1.06 0.047 1.32 38.0 135.0 0.373 0.010
2003 1.86 15.3 1.58 6.0 1.48 0.0 24.0 39 1.13 0.049 1.40 38.0 135.0 0.394 0.010
2004 1.94 15.3 1.65 6.0 1.55 0.0 24.0 39 1.18 0.052 1.46 38.0 135.0 0.412 0.011
2005 1.80 15.3 1.52 6.0 1.43 0.0 24.0 39 1.09 0.048 1.35 38.0 135.0 0.381 0.010
2006 1.90 15.3 1.61 6.0 1.52 0.0 24.0 39 1.15 0.051 1.43 38.0 135.0 0.403 0.011
2007 2.10 15.3 1.78 6.0 1.67 0.0 24.0 39 1.27 0.056 1.58 38.0 135.0 0.444 0.012
2008 2.10 15.3 1.78 6.0 1.68 0.0 24.0 39 1.27 0.056 1.58 38.0 135.0 0.446 0.012
2009 1.87 15.3 1.59 6.0 1.49 0.0 24.0 39 1.13 0.050 1.41 38.0 135.0 0.396 0.010
2010 2.00 15.3 1.69 6.0 1.59 0.0 24.0 39 1.21 0.053 1.50 38.0 135.0 0.423 0.011
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen broccoli: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.96 24.8 0.73 6.0 0.68 0.0 12.0 38 0.60 0.026 0.75 52.0 184.0 0.211 0.004
1971 0.90 24.8 0.68 6.0 0.64 0.0 12.0 38 0.56 0.025 0.70 52.0 184.0 0.197 0.004
1972 0.93 24.8 0.70 6.0 0.66 0.0 12.0 38 0.58 0.025 0.72 52.0 184.0 0.203 0.004
1973 1.01 24.8 0.76 6.0 0.71 0.0 12.0 38 0.63 0.028 0.78 52.0 184.0 0.221 0.004
1974 1.00 24.8 0.75 6.0 0.71 0.0 12.0 38 0.62 0.027 0.77 52.0 184.0 0.218 0.004
1975 1.01 24.8 0.76 6.0 0.72 0.0 12.0 38 0.63 0.028 0.78 52.0 184.0 0.221 0.004
1976 1.12 24.8 0.84 6.0 0.79 0.0 12.0 38 0.70 0.031 0.87 52.0 184.0 0.245 0.005
1977 1.09 24.8 0.82 6.0 0.77 0.0 12.0 38 0.68 0.030 0.85 52.0 184.0 0.239 0.005
1978 1.42 24.8 1.07 6.0 1.00 0.0 12.0 38 0.88 0.039 1.10 52.0 184.0 0.310 0.006
1979 1.39 24.8 1.05 6.0 0.98 0.0 12.0 38 0.87 0.038 1.08 52.0 184.0 0.304 0.006
1980 1.46 24.8 1.09 6.0 1.03 0.0 12.0 38 0.91 0.040 1.12 52.0 184.0 0.318 0.006
1981 1.56 24.8 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 12.0 38 0.97 0.043 1.21 52.0 184.0 0.342 0.007
1982 1.52 24.8 1.14 6.0 1.07 0.0 12.0 38 0.94 0.041 1.17 52.0 184.0 0.331 0.006
1983 1.57 24.8 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 12.0 38 0.98 0.043 1.21 52.0 184.0 0.342 0.007
1984 1.74 24.8 1.31 6.0 1.23 0.0 12.0 38 1.08 0.048 1.35 52.0 184.0 0.381 0.007
1985 1.96 24.8 1.47 6.0 1.39 0.0 12.0 38 1.22 0.053 1.52 52.0 184.0 0.428 0.008
1986 1.78 24.8 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 12.0 38 1.11 0.049 1.38 52.0 184.0 0.390 0.007
1987 2.22 24.8 1.67 6.0 1.57 0.0 12.0 38 1.38 0.060 1.71 52.0 184.0 0.484 0.009
1988 2.42 24.8 1.82 6.0 1.71 0.0 12.0 38 1.50 0.066 1.87 52.0 184.0 0.528 0.010
1989 2.17 24.8 1.63 6.0 1.53 0.0 12.0 38 1.35 0.059 1.68 52.0 184.0 0.474 0.009
1990 2.23 24.8 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 12.0 38 1.39 0.061 1.73 52.0 184.0 0.488 0.009
1991 2.25 24.8 1.69 6.0 1.59 0.0 12.0 38 1.40 0.061 1.74 52.0 184.0 0.492 0.009
1992 2.38 24.8 1.79 6.0 1.68 0.0 12.0 38 1.48 0.065 1.84 52.0 184.0 0.520 0.010
1993 2.27 24.8 1.71 6.0 1.61 0.0 12.0 38 1.41 0.062 1.76 52.0 184.0 0.496 0.010
1994 2.31 24.8 1.74 6.0 1.63 0.0 12.0 38 1.44 0.063 1.78 52.0 184.0 0.504 0.010
1995 2.55 24.8 1.92 6.0 1.80 0.0 12.0 38 1.59 0.070 1.97 52.0 184.0 0.557 0.011
1996 2.52 24.8 1.89 6.0 1.78 0.0 12.0 38 1.57 0.069 1.95 52.0 184.0 0.550 0.011
1997 2.28 24.8 1.72 6.0 1.61 0.0 12.0 38 1.42 0.062 1.76 52.0 184.0 0.499 0.010
1998 2.08 24.8 1.56 6.0 1.47 0.0 12.0 38 1.29 0.057 1.61 52.0 184.0 0.454 0.009
1999 2.11 24.8 1.59 6.0 1.49 0.0 12.0 38 1.31 0.058 1.63 52.0 184.0 0.461 0.009
2000 2.25 24.8 1.69 6.0 1.59 0.0 12.0 38 1.40 0.061 1.74 52.0 184.0 0.492 0.009
2001 2.04 24.8 1.53 6.0 1.44 0.0 12.0 38 1.27 0.056 1.58 52.0 184.0 0.445 0.009
2002 2.10 24.8 1.58 6.0 1.48 0.0 12.0 38 1.30 0.057 1.62 52.0 184.0 0.458 0.009
2003 2.59 24.8 1.95 6.0 1.83 0.0 12.0 38 1.61 0.071 2.00 52.0 184.0 0.566 0.011
2004 2.67 24.8 2.01 6.0 1.89 0.0 12.0 38 1.66 0.073 2.06 52.0 184.0 0.583 0.011
2005 2.71 24.8 2.03 6.0 1.91 0.0 12.0 38 1.68 0.074 2.09 52.0 184.0 0.591 0.011
2006 2.25 24.8 1.69 6.0 1.59 0.0 12.0 38 1.40 0.061 1.74 52.0 184.0 0.492 0.009
2007 2.68 24.8 2.01 6.0 1.89 0.0 12.0 38 1.66 0.073 2.07 52.0 184.0 0.585 0.011
2008 2.70 24.8 2.03 6.0 1.91 0.0 12.0 38 1.68 0.074 2.08 52.0 184.0 0.589 0.011
2009 2.50 24.8 1.88 6.0 1.77 0.0 12.0 38 1.56 0.068 1.93 52.0 184.0 0.546 0.011
2010 2.45 24.8 1.84 6.0 1.73 0.0 12.0 38 1.52 0.067 1.89 52.0 184.0 0.535 0.010
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen carrots: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.40 45.1 0.77 6.0 0.72 0.0 34.0 66 0.48 0.021 0.59 54.0 146.0 0.220 0.004
1971 1.34 45.1 0.74 6.0 0.69 0.0 34.0 66 0.46 0.020 0.57 54.0 146.0 0.211 0.004
1972 1.45 45.1 0.80 6.0 0.75 0.0 34.0 66 0.50 0.022 0.62 54.0 146.0 0.228 0.004
1973 1.77 45.1 0.97 6.0 0.91 0.0 34.0 66 0.60 0.026 0.75 54.0 146.0 0.278 0.005
1974 1.78 45.1 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 34.0 66 0.61 0.027 0.75 54.0 146.0 0.279 0.005
1975 1.60 45.1 0.88 6.0 0.82 0.0 34.0 66 0.54 0.024 0.68 54.0 146.0 0.250 0.005
1976 1.64 45.1 0.90 6.0 0.85 0.0 34.0 66 0.56 0.024 0.69 54.0 146.0 0.256 0.005
1977 1.77 45.1 0.97 6.0 0.91 0.0 34.0 66 0.60 0.026 0.75 54.0 146.0 0.277 0.005
1978 1.77 45.1 0.97 6.0 0.92 0.0 34.0 66 0.60 0.026 0.75 54.0 146.0 0.278 0.005
1979 1.88 45.1 1.03 6.0 0.97 0.0 34.0 66 0.64 0.028 0.80 54.0 146.0 0.295 0.005
1980 1.69 45.1 0.93 6.0 0.87 0.0 34.0 66 0.57 0.025 0.71 54.0 146.0 0.264 0.005
1981 1.89 45.1 1.04 6.0 0.97 0.0 34.0 66 0.64 0.028 0.80 54.0 146.0 0.295 0.005
1982 1.75 45.1 0.96 6.0 0.90 0.0 34.0 66 0.60 0.026 0.74 54.0 146.0 0.273 0.005
1983 1.80 45.1 0.99 6.0 0.93 0.0 34.0 66 0.61 0.027 0.76 54.0 146.0 0.282 0.005
1984 2.08 45.1 1.14 6.0 1.07 0.0 34.0 66 0.71 0.031 0.88 54.0 146.0 0.326 0.006
1985 1.77 45.1 0.97 6.0 0.91 0.0 34.0 66 0.60 0.026 0.75 54.0 146.0 0.277 0.005
1986 1.79 45.1 0.98 6.0 0.92 0.0 34.0 66 0.61 0.027 0.76 54.0 146.0 0.280 0.005
1987 2.10 45.1 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 34.0 66 0.72 0.031 0.89 54.0 146.0 0.330 0.006
1988 2.29 45.1 1.26 6.0 1.18 0.0 34.0 66 0.78 0.034 0.97 54.0 146.0 0.358 0.007
1989 2.47 45.1 1.36 6.0 1.28 0.0 34.0 66 0.84 0.037 1.05 54.0 146.0 0.387 0.007
1990 2.28 45.1 1.25 6.0 1.18 0.0 34.0 66 0.78 0.034 0.97 54.0 146.0 0.357 0.007
1991 2.42 45.1 1.33 6.0 1.25 0.0 34.0 66 0.82 0.036 1.02 54.0 146.0 0.379 0.007
1992 2.31 45.1 1.27 6.0 1.19 0.0 34.0 66 0.79 0.034 0.98 54.0 146.0 0.361 0.007
1993 2.79 45.1 1.53 6.0 1.44 0.0 34.0 66 0.95 0.042 1.18 54.0 146.0 0.437 0.008
1994 2.79 45.1 1.53 6.0 1.44 0.0 34.0 66 0.95 0.042 1.18 54.0 146.0 0.436 0.008
1995 2.58 45.1 1.42 6.0 1.33 0.0 34.0 66 0.88 0.039 1.09 54.0 146.0 0.405 0.007
1996 2.83 45.1 1.56 6.0 1.46 0.0 34.0 66 0.97 0.042 1.20 54.0 146.0 0.444 0.008
1997 2.57 45.1 1.41 6.0 1.33 0.0 34.0 66 0.88 0.038 1.09 54.0 146.0 0.403 0.007
1998 2.76 45.1 1.52 6.0 1.42 0.0 34.0 66 0.94 0.041 1.17 54.0 146.0 0.432 0.008
1999 2.44 45.1 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 34.0 66 0.83 0.036 1.03 54.0 146.0 0.382 0.007
2000 2.73 45.1 1.50 6.0 1.41 0.0 34.0 66 0.93 0.041 1.16 54.0 146.0 0.428 0.008
2001 2.23 45.1 1.23 6.0 1.15 0.0 34.0 66 0.76 0.033 0.95 54.0 146.0 0.350 0.006
2002 2.10 45.1 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 34.0 66 0.72 0.031 0.89 54.0 146.0 0.330 0.006
2003 2.03 45.1 1.11 6.0 1.05 0.0 34.0 66 0.69 0.030 0.86 54.0 146.0 0.317 0.006
2004 1.99 45.1 1.09 6.0 1.03 0.0 34.0 66 0.68 0.030 0.84 54.0 146.0 0.312 0.006
2005 1.98 45.1 1.09 6.0 1.02 0.0 34.0 66 0.68 0.030 0.84 54.0 146.0 0.311 0.006
2006 2.07 45.1 1.13 6.0 1.07 0.0 34.0 66 0.70 0.031 0.87 54.0 146.0 0.324 0.006
2007 1.51 45.1 0.83 6.0 0.78 0.0 34.0 66 0.51 0.023 0.64 54.0 146.0 0.237 0.004
2008 1.54 45.1 0.85 6.0 0.80 0.0 34.0 66 0.53 0.023 0.65 54.0 146.0 0.241 0.004
2009 1.48 45.1 0.81 6.0 0.76 0.0 34.0 66 0.50 0.022 0.63 54.0 146.0 0.232 0.004
2010 1.46 45.1 0.80 6.0 0.75 0.0 34.0 66 0.50 0.022 0.62 54.0 146.0 0.229 0.004
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen cauliflower: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.50 30.1 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 27.0 52 0.24 0.010 0.30 34.0 180.0 0.056 0.002
1971 0.62 30.1 0.43 6.0 0.41 0.0 27.0 52 0.30 0.013 0.37 34.0 180.0 0.070 0.002
1972 0.54 30.1 0.38 6.0 0.35 0.0 27.0 52 0.26 0.011 0.32 34.0 180.0 0.061 0.002
1973 0.60 30.1 0.42 6.0 0.39 0.0 27.0 52 0.29 0.013 0.35 34.0 180.0 0.067 0.002
1974 0.66 30.1 0.46 6.0 0.43 0.0 27.0 52 0.32 0.014 0.39 34.0 180.0 0.074 0.002
1975 0.59 30.1 0.41 6.0 0.39 0.0 27.0 52 0.28 0.012 0.35 34.0 180.0 0.066 0.002
1976 0.61 30.1 0.43 6.0 0.40 0.0 27.0 52 0.29 0.013 0.36 34.0 180.0 0.069 0.002
1977 0.67 30.1 0.47 6.0 0.44 0.0 27.0 52 0.32 0.014 0.40 34.0 180.0 0.075 0.002
1978 0.76 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 27.0 52 0.37 0.016 0.46 34.0 180.0 0.086 0.003
1979 0.67 30.1 0.47 6.0 0.44 0.0 27.0 52 0.32 0.014 0.40 34.0 180.0 0.076 0.002
1980 0.78 30.1 0.55 6.0 0.51 0.0 27.0 52 0.38 0.016 0.47 34.0 180.0 0.088 0.003
1981 0.91 30.1 0.64 6.0 0.60 0.0 27.0 52 0.44 0.019 0.54 34.0 180.0 0.102 0.003
1982 0.89 30.1 0.63 6.0 0.59 0.0 27.0 52 0.43 0.019 0.53 34.0 180.0 0.101 0.003
1983 0.85 30.1 0.59 6.0 0.56 0.0 27.0 52 0.41 0.018 0.51 34.0 180.0 0.096 0.003
1984 0.95 30.1 0.66 6.0 0.62 0.0 27.0 52 0.46 0.020 0.57 34.0 180.0 0.107 0.003
1985 0.93 30.1 0.65 6.0 0.61 0.0 27.0 52 0.45 0.020 0.55 34.0 180.0 0.105 0.003
1986 0.93 30.1 0.65 6.0 0.61 0.0 27.0 52 0.44 0.019 0.55 34.0 180.0 0.104 0.003
1987 0.95 30.1 0.66 6.0 0.62 0.0 27.0 52 0.45 0.020 0.56 34.0 180.0 0.106 0.003
1988 0.94 30.1 0.66 6.0 0.62 0.0 27.0 52 0.45 0.020 0.56 34.0 180.0 0.106 0.003
1989 0.75 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.49 0.0 27.0 52 0.36 0.016 0.45 34.0 180.0 0.085 0.002
1990 0.76 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 27.0 52 0.36 0.016 0.45 34.0 180.0 0.085 0.003
1991 0.58 30.1 0.41 6.0 0.38 0.0 27.0 52 0.28 0.012 0.35 34.0 180.0 0.066 0.002
1992 0.66 30.1 0.46 6.0 0.43 0.0 27.0 52 0.31 0.014 0.39 34.0 180.0 0.074 0.002
1993 0.69 30.1 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 27.0 52 0.33 0.014 0.41 34.0 180.0 0.077 0.002
1994 0.59 30.1 0.41 6.0 0.39 0.0 27.0 52 0.28 0.012 0.35 34.0 180.0 0.066 0.002
1995 0.61 30.1 0.42 6.0 0.40 0.0 27.0 52 0.29 0.013 0.36 34.0 180.0 0.068 0.002
1996 0.48 30.1 0.34 6.0 0.32 0.0 27.0 52 0.23 0.010 0.29 34.0 180.0 0.054 0.002
1997 0.44 30.1 0.30 6.0 0.29 0.0 27.0 52 0.21 0.009 0.26 34.0 180.0 0.049 0.001
1998 0.77 30.1 0.54 6.0 0.51 0.0 27.0 52 0.37 0.016 0.46 34.0 180.0 0.087 0.003
1999 0.50 30.1 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 27.0 52 0.24 0.011 0.30 34.0 180.0 0.057 0.002
2000 0.56 30.1 0.39 6.0 0.37 0.0 27.0 52 0.27 0.012 0.34 34.0 180.0 0.064 0.002
2001 0.50 30.1 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 27.0 52 0.24 0.011 0.30 34.0 180.0 0.056 0.002
2002 0.30 30.1 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 27.0 52 0.15 0.006 0.18 34.0 180.0 0.034 0.001
2003 0.36 30.1 0.25 6.0 0.24 0.0 27.0 52 0.17 0.008 0.22 34.0 180.0 0.041 0.001
2004 0.38 30.1 0.27 6.0 0.25 0.0 27.0 52 0.18 0.008 0.23 34.0 180.0 0.043 0.001
2005 0.37 30.1 0.26 6.0 0.24 0.0 27.0 52 0.18 0.008 0.22 34.0 180.0 0.041 0.001
2006 0.36 30.1 0.25 6.0 0.24 0.0 27.0 52 0.17 0.008 0.21 34.0 180.0 0.040 0.001
2007 0.36 30.1 0.25 6.0 0.24 0.0 27.0 52 0.17 0.008 0.22 34.0 180.0 0.041 0.001
2008 0.44 30.1 0.31 6.0 0.29 0.0 27.0 52 0.21 0.009 0.26 34.0 180.0 0.050 0.001
2009 0.36 30.1 0.25 6.0 0.23 0.0 27.0 52 0.17 0.007 0.21 34.0 180.0 0.040 0.001
2010 0.37 30.1 0.26 6.0 0.24 0.0 27.0 52 0.18 0.008 0.22 34.0 180.0 0.042 0.001
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen sweet corn: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 5.75 73.0 1.55 6.0 1.46 0.0 36.0 84 0.93 0.041 1.16 133.0 164.0 0.942 0.007
1971 5.47 73.0 1.48 6.0 1.39 0.0 36.0 84 0.89 0.039 1.10 133.0 164.0 0.896 0.007
1972 5.33 73.0 1.44 6.0 1.35 0.0 36.0 84 0.87 0.038 1.08 133.0 164.0 0.873 0.007
1973 5.92 73.0 1.60 6.0 1.50 0.0 36.0 84 0.96 0.042 1.20 133.0 164.0 0.971 0.007
1974 5.79 73.0 1.57 6.0 1.47 0.0 36.0 84 0.94 0.041 1.17 133.0 164.0 0.949 0.007
1975 6.23 73.0 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 36.0 84 1.01 0.044 1.26 133.0 164.0 1.020 0.008
1976 5.70 73.0 1.54 6.0 1.45 0.0 36.0 84 0.93 0.041 1.15 133.0 164.0 0.934 0.007
1977 7.24 73.0 1.96 6.0 1.84 0.0 36.0 84 1.18 0.052 1.46 133.0 164.0 1.187 0.009
1978 6.33 73.0 1.71 6.0 1.61 0.0 36.0 84 1.03 0.045 1.28 133.0 164.0 1.036 0.008
1979 6.85 73.0 1.85 6.0 1.74 0.0 36.0 84 1.11 0.049 1.38 133.0 164.0 1.122 0.008
1980 6.39 73.0 1.73 6.0 1.62 0.0 36.0 84 1.04 0.046 1.29 133.0 164.0 1.047 0.008
1981 6.28 73.0 1.70 6.0 1.59 0.0 36.0 84 1.02 0.045 1.27 133.0 164.0 1.028 0.008
1982 5.76 73.0 1.56 6.0 1.46 0.0 36.0 84 0.94 0.041 1.16 133.0 164.0 0.944 0.007
1983 6.65 73.0 1.80 6.0 1.69 0.0 36.0 84 1.08 0.047 1.34 133.0 164.0 1.090 0.008
1984 7.99 73.0 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 36.0 84 1.30 0.057 1.61 133.0 164.0 1.309 0.010
1985 7.90 73.0 2.14 6.0 2.01 0.0 36.0 84 1.29 0.056 1.60 133.0 164.0 1.295 0.010
1986 7.56 73.0 2.04 6.0 1.92 0.0 36.0 84 1.23 0.054 1.53 133.0 164.0 1.239 0.009
1987 7.84 73.0 2.12 6.0 1.99 0.0 36.0 84 1.28 0.056 1.58 133.0 164.0 1.285 0.010
1988 8.71 73.0 2.35 6.0 2.21 0.0 36.0 84 1.42 0.062 1.76 133.0 164.0 1.427 0.011
1989 8.36 73.0 2.26 6.0 2.13 0.0 36.0 84 1.36 0.060 1.69 133.0 164.0 1.371 0.010
1990 8.60 73.0 2.32 6.0 2.18 0.0 36.0 84 1.40 0.061 1.74 133.0 164.0 1.409 0.011
1991 9.35 73.0 2.53 6.0 2.38 0.0 36.0 84 1.52 0.067 1.89 133.0 164.0 1.533 0.012
1992 8.94 73.0 2.42 6.0 2.27 0.0 36.0 84 1.45 0.064 1.81 133.0 164.0 1.465 0.011
1993 9.72 73.0 2.63 6.0 2.47 0.0 36.0 84 1.58 0.069 1.96 133.0 164.0 1.592 0.012
1994 9.10 73.0 2.46 6.0 2.31 0.0 36.0 84 1.48 0.065 1.84 133.0 164.0 1.492 0.011
1995 10.34 73.0 2.79 6.0 2.63 0.0 36.0 84 1.68 0.074 2.09 133.0 164.0 1.694 0.013
1996 10.35 73.0 2.80 6.0 2.63 0.0 36.0 84 1.68 0.074 2.09 133.0 164.0 1.696 0.013
1997 10.06 73.0 2.72 6.0 2.56 0.0 36.0 84 1.64 0.072 2.03 133.0 164.0 1.648 0.012
1998 9.82 73.0 2.65 6.0 2.49 0.0 36.0 84 1.60 0.070 1.98 133.0 164.0 1.609 0.012
1999 10.08 73.0 2.72 6.0 2.56 0.0 36.0 84 1.64 0.072 2.04 133.0 164.0 1.651 0.012
2000 9.07 73.0 2.45 6.0 2.30 0.0 36.0 84 1.47 0.065 1.83 133.0 164.0 1.486 0.011
2001 9.28 73.0 2.51 6.0 2.36 0.0 36.0 84 1.51 0.066 1.88 133.0 164.0 1.521 0.011
2002 9.33 73.0 2.52 6.0 2.37 0.0 36.0 84 1.52 0.066 1.88 133.0 164.0 1.528 0.011
2003 9.00 73.0 2.43 6.0 2.29 0.0 36.0 84 1.46 0.064 1.82 133.0 164.0 1.475 0.011
2004 9.07 73.0 2.45 6.0 2.30 0.0 36.0 84 1.47 0.065 1.83 133.0 164.0 1.486 0.011
2005 9.45 73.0 2.55 6.0 2.40 0.0 36.0 84 1.54 0.067 1.91 133.0 164.0 1.548 0.012
2006 9.44 73.0 2.55 6.0 2.40 0.0 36.0 84 1.53 0.067 1.91 133.0 164.0 1.546 0.012
2007 9.98 73.0 2.70 6.0 2.54 0.0 36.0 84 1.62 0.071 2.02 133.0 164.0 1.636 0.012
2008 9.25 73.0 2.50 6.0 2.35 0.0 36.0 84 1.50 0.066 1.87 133.0 164.0 1.515 0.011
2009 9.07 73.0 2.45 6.0 2.30 0.0 36.0 84 1.47 0.065 1.83 133.0 164.0 1.485 0.011
2010 8.54 73.0 2.31 6.0 2.17 0.0 36.0 84 1.39 0.061 1.73 133.0 164.0 1.399 0.011
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen green peas: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.92 8.3 1.76 6.0 1.65 0.0 24.0 34 1.26 0.055 1.56 125.0 160.0 1.221 0.010
1971 2.05 8.3 1.88 6.0 1.77 0.0 24.0 34 1.34 0.059 1.67 125.0 160.0 1.303 0.010
1972 2.00 8.3 1.83 6.0 1.72 0.0 24.0 34 1.31 0.057 1.63 125.0 160.0 1.271 0.010
1973 1.93 8.3 1.77 6.0 1.67 0.0 24.0 34 1.27 0.055 1.57 125.0 160.0 1.229 0.010
1974 1.94 8.3 1.78 6.0 1.67 0.0 24.0 34 1.27 0.056 1.58 125.0 160.0 1.235 0.010
1975 1.89 8.3 1.74 6.0 1.63 0.0 24.0 34 1.24 0.054 1.54 125.0 160.0 1.204 0.010
1976 1.87 8.3 1.72 6.0 1.61 0.0 24.0 34 1.23 0.054 1.52 125.0 160.0 1.191 0.010
1977 1.75 8.3 1.61 6.0 1.51 0.0 24.0 34 1.15 0.050 1.43 125.0 160.0 1.116 0.009
1978 1.78 8.3 1.63 6.0 1.53 0.0 24.0 34 1.17 0.051 1.45 125.0 160.0 1.132 0.009
1979 1.88 8.3 1.73 6.0 1.63 0.0 24.0 34 1.24 0.054 1.54 125.0 160.0 1.199 0.010
1980 1.78 8.3 1.63 6.0 1.54 0.0 24.0 34 1.17 0.051 1.45 125.0 160.0 1.134 0.009
1981 1.71 8.3 1.57 6.0 1.47 0.0 24.0 34 1.12 0.049 1.39 125.0 160.0 1.086 0.009
1982 1.66 8.3 1.52 6.0 1.43 0.0 24.0 34 1.09 0.048 1.35 125.0 160.0 1.054 0.008
1983 1.83 8.3 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 24.0 34 1.20 0.053 1.49 125.0 160.0 1.165 0.009
1984 1.98 8.3 1.82 6.0 1.71 0.0 24.0 34 1.30 0.057 1.62 125.0 160.0 1.262 0.010
1985 2.09 8.3 1.92 6.0 1.80 0.0 24.0 34 1.37 0.060 1.70 125.0 160.0 1.331 0.011
1986 1.90 8.3 1.75 6.0 1.64 0.0 24.0 34 1.25 0.055 1.55 125.0 160.0 1.212 0.010
1987 1.72 8.3 1.58 6.0 1.48 0.0 24.0 34 1.13 0.049 1.40 125.0 160.0 1.093 0.009
1988 1.91 8.3 1.75 6.0 1.64 0.0 24.0 34 1.25 0.055 1.55 125.0 160.0 1.213 0.010
1989 1.98 8.3 1.81 6.0 1.71 0.0 24.0 34 1.30 0.057 1.61 125.0 160.0 1.258 0.010
1990 2.21 8.3 2.03 6.0 1.91 0.0 24.0 34 1.45 0.064 1.80 125.0 160.0 1.409 0.011
1991 2.25 8.3 2.06 6.0 1.94 0.0 24.0 34 1.47 0.065 1.83 125.0 160.0 1.430 0.011
1992 1.99 8.3 1.83 6.0 1.72 0.0 24.0 34 1.30 0.057 1.62 125.0 160.0 1.266 0.010
1993 1.86 8.3 1.71 6.0 1.60 0.0 24.0 34 1.22 0.053 1.51 125.0 160.0 1.183 0.009
1994 2.13 8.3 1.96 6.0 1.84 0.0 24.0 34 1.40 0.061 1.74 125.0 160.0 1.358 0.011
1995 2.08 8.3 1.90 6.0 1.79 0.0 24.0 34 1.36 0.060 1.69 125.0 160.0 1.321 0.011
1996 1.91 8.3 1.76 6.0 1.65 0.0 24.0 34 1.25 0.055 1.56 125.0 160.0 1.218 0.010
1997 2.02 8.3 1.86 6.0 1.74 0.0 24.0 34 1.33 0.058 1.65 125.0 160.0 1.287 0.010
1998 1.89 8.3 1.74 6.0 1.63 0.0 24.0 34 1.24 0.054 1.54 125.0 160.0 1.205 0.010
1999 2.04 8.3 1.87 6.0 1.76 0.0 24.0 34 1.33 0.058 1.66 125.0 160.0 1.295 0.010
2000 2.13 8.3 1.96 6.0 1.84 0.0 24.0 34 1.40 0.061 1.74 125.0 160.0 1.357 0.011
2001 1.98 8.3 1.81 6.0 1.70 0.0 24.0 34 1.30 0.057 1.61 125.0 160.0 1.258 0.010
2002 1.70 8.3 1.56 6.0 1.47 0.0 24.0 34 1.11 0.049 1.39 125.0 160.0 1.082 0.009
2003 1.82 8.3 1.67 6.0 1.57 0.0 24.0 34 1.19 0.052 1.48 125.0 160.0 1.158 0.009
2004 1.59 8.3 1.46 6.0 1.37 0.0 24.0 34 1.04 0.046 1.29 125.0 160.0 1.012 0.008
2005 1.61 8.3 1.47 6.0 1.38 0.0 24.0 34 1.05 0.046 1.31 125.0 160.0 1.022 0.008
2006 1.59 8.3 1.46 6.0 1.37 0.0 24.0 34 1.04 0.046 1.29 125.0 160.0 1.010 0.008
2007 1.84 8.3 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 24.0 34 1.20 0.053 1.49 125.0 160.0 1.168 0.009
2008 1.80 8.3 1.65 6.0 1.55 0.0 24.0 34 1.18 0.052 1.46 125.0 160.0 1.144 0.009
2009 1.69 8.3 1.55 6.0 1.45 0.0 24.0 34 1.11 0.048 1.37 125.0 160.0 1.073 0.009
2010 1.57 8.3 1.44 6.0 1.35 0.0 24.0 34 1.03 0.045 1.28 125.0 160.0 1.000 0.008
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen green lima beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.71 4.8 0.68 6.0 0.64 0.0 27.0 35 0.46 0.020 0.58 189.0 180.0 0.606 0.003
1971 0.63 4.8 0.60 6.0 0.56 0.0 27.0 35 0.41 0.018 0.51 189.0 180.0 0.537 0.003
1972 0.65 4.8 0.62 6.0 0.59 0.0 27.0 35 0.43 0.019 0.53 189.0 180.0 0.558 0.003
1973 0.67 4.8 0.64 6.0 0.60 0.0 27.0 35 0.44 0.019 0.55 189.0 180.0 0.573 0.003
1974 0.63 4.8 0.60 6.0 0.56 0.0 27.0 35 0.41 0.018 0.51 189.0 180.0 0.536 0.003
1975 0.54 4.8 0.51 6.0 0.48 0.0 27.0 35 0.35 0.015 0.44 189.0 180.0 0.458 0.002
1976 0.50 4.8 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 27.0 35 0.33 0.014 0.41 189.0 180.0 0.427 0.002
1977 0.42 4.8 0.40 6.0 0.37 0.0 27.0 35 0.27 0.012 0.34 189.0 180.0 0.355 0.002
1978 0.48 4.8 0.45 6.0 0.43 0.0 27.0 35 0.31 0.014 0.39 189.0 180.0 0.407 0.002
1979 0.52 4.8 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 27.0 35 0.34 0.015 0.42 189.0 180.0 0.446 0.002
1980 0.49 4.8 0.47 6.0 0.44 0.0 27.0 35 0.32 0.014 0.40 189.0 180.0 0.421 0.002
1981 0.52 4.8 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 27.0 35 0.34 0.015 0.42 189.0 180.0 0.445 0.002
1982 0.35 4.8 0.33 6.0 0.31 0.0 27.0 35 0.23 0.010 0.28 189.0 180.0 0.294 0.002
1983 0.31 4.8 0.30 6.0 0.28 0.0 27.0 35 0.20 0.009 0.25 189.0 180.0 0.265 0.001
1984 0.47 4.8 0.45 6.0 0.42 0.0 27.0 35 0.31 0.013 0.38 189.0 180.0 0.400 0.002
1985 0.36 4.8 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 27.0 35 0.24 0.010 0.29 189.0 180.0 0.310 0.002
1986 0.46 4.8 0.44 6.0 0.41 0.0 27.0 35 0.30 0.013 0.37 189.0 180.0 0.391 0.002
1987 0.39 4.8 0.37 6.0 0.35 0.0 27.0 35 0.25 0.011 0.31 189.0 180.0 0.330 0.002
1988 0.31 4.8 0.30 6.0 0.28 0.0 27.0 35 0.20 0.009 0.25 189.0 180.0 0.267 0.001
1989 0.25 4.8 0.24 6.0 0.23 0.0 27.0 35 0.17 0.007 0.21 189.0 180.0 0.216 0.001
1990 0.22 4.8 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 27.0 35 0.14 0.006 0.18 189.0 180.0 0.187 0.001
1991 0.32 4.8 0.30 6.0 0.28 0.0 27.0 35 0.21 0.009 0.26 189.0 180.0 0.271 0.001
1992 0.39 4.8 0.37 6.0 0.35 0.0 27.0 35 0.25 0.011 0.32 189.0 180.0 0.331 0.002
1993 0.36 4.8 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 27.0 35 0.24 0.010 0.30 189.0 180.0 0.310 0.002
1994 0.36 4.8 0.34 6.0 0.32 0.0 27.0 35 0.24 0.010 0.29 189.0 180.0 0.308 0.002
1995 0.46 4.8 0.44 6.0 0.42 0.0 27.0 35 0.30 0.013 0.38 189.0 180.0 0.396 0.002
1996 0.49 4.8 0.46 6.0 0.44 0.0 27.0 35 0.32 0.014 0.40 189.0 180.0 0.415 0.002
1997 0.44 4.8 0.41 6.0 0.39 0.0 27.0 35 0.28 0.012 0.35 189.0 180.0 0.371 0.002
1998 0.42 4.8 0.40 6.0 0.38 0.0 27.0 35 0.28 0.012 0.34 189.0 180.0 0.361 0.002
1999 0.44 4.8 0.42 6.0 0.39 0.0 27.0 35 0.29 0.013 0.36 189.0 180.0 0.374 0.002
2000 0.46 4.8 0.43 6.0 0.41 0.0 27.0 35 0.30 0.013 0.37 189.0 180.0 0.389 0.002
2001 0.35 4.8 0.33 6.0 0.31 0.0 27.0 35 0.23 0.010 0.28 189.0 180.0 0.298 0.002
2002 0.42 4.8 0.40 6.0 0.38 0.0 27.0 35 0.28 0.012 0.34 189.0 180.0 0.360 0.002
2003 0.40 4.8 0.38 6.0 0.36 0.0 27.0 35 0.26 0.011 0.32 189.0 180.0 0.341 0.002
2004 0.26 4.8 0.25 6.0 0.23 0.0 27.0 35 0.17 0.007 0.21 189.0 180.0 0.222 0.001
2005 0.29 4.8 0.28 6.0 0.26 0.0 27.0 35 0.19 0.008 0.23 189.0 180.0 0.247 0.001
2006 0.36 4.8 0.34 6.0 0.32 0.0 27.0 35 0.23 0.010 0.29 189.0 180.0 0.306 0.002
2007 0.34 4.8 0.33 6.0 0.31 0.0 27.0 35 0.22 0.010 0.28 189.0 180.0 0.294 0.002
2008 0.31 4.8 0.30 6.0 0.28 0.0 27.0 35 0.20 0.009 0.25 189.0 180.0 0.266 0.001
2009 0.26 4.8 0.25 6.0 0.23 0.0 27.0 35 0.17 0.007 0.21 189.0 180.0 0.223 0.001
2010 0.34 4.8 0.32 6.0 0.30 0.0 27.0 35 0.22 0.010 0.28 189.0 180.0 0.289 0.002
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen potatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 28.5 55.0 12.8 6.0 12.1 0.0 16.0 64 10.14 0.444 12.60 142.0 182.0 9.83 0.069
1971 30.1 54.0 13.9 6.0 13.0 0.0 16.0 64 10.94 0.480 13.60 142.0 182.0 10.61 0.075
1972 30.3 53.0 14.3 6.0 13.4 0.0 16.0 63 11.25 0.493 13.99 142.0 182.0 10.91 0.077
1973 34.2 52.0 16.4 6.0 15.4 0.0 16.0 62 12.96 0.568 16.11 142.0 182.0 12.57 0.089
1974 35.3 51.0 17.3 6.0 16.3 0.0 16.0 61 13.67 0.599 16.98 142.0 182.0 13.25 0.093
1975 37.1 50.0 18.6 6.0 17.5 0.0 16.0 61 14.66 0.643 18.22 142.0 182.0 14.21 0.100
1976 41.8 50.0 20.9 6.0 19.7 0.0 16.0 61 16.51 0.724 20.51 142.0 182.0 16.00 0.113
1977 42.2 50.0 21.1 6.0 19.8 0.0 16.0 61 16.66 0.730 20.71 142.0 182.0 16.16 0.114
1978 42.6 50.0 21.3 6.0 20.0 0.0 16.0 61 16.80 0.737 20.88 142.0 182.0 16.29 0.115
1979 38.5 50.0 19.3 6.0 18.1 0.0 16.0 61 15.20 0.666 18.89 142.0 182.0 14.74 0.104
1980 35.4 50.0 17.7 6.0 16.6 0.0 16.0 61 13.98 0.613 17.37 142.0 182.0 13.55 0.095
1981 41.5 50.0 20.7 6.0 19.5 0.0 16.0 61 16.38 0.718 20.35 142.0 182.0 15.88 0.112
1982 38.6 50.0 19.3 6.0 18.2 0.0 16.0 61 15.25 0.668 18.95 142.0 182.0 14.79 0.104
1983 39.2 50.0 19.6 6.0 18.4 0.0 16.0 61 15.47 0.678 19.23 142.0 182.0 15.00 0.106
1984 43.7 50.0 21.8 6.0 20.5 0.0 16.0 61 17.25 0.756 21.44 142.0 182.0 16.72 0.118
1985 45.4 50.0 22.7 6.0 21.3 0.0 16.0 61 17.93 0.786 22.28 142.0 182.0 17.38 0.122
1986 46.3 50.0 23.1 6.0 21.8 0.0 16.0 61 18.27 0.801 22.71 142.0 182.0 17.72 0.125
1987 47.9 50.0 23.9 6.0 22.5 0.0 16.0 61 18.89 0.828 23.48 142.0 182.0 18.32 0.129
1988 43.3 50.0 21.7 6.0 20.4 0.0 16.0 61 17.10 0.750 21.25 142.0 182.0 16.58 0.117
1989 46.8 50.0 23.4 6.0 22.0 0.0 16.0 61 18.49 0.810 22.97 142.0 182.0 17.92 0.126
1990 46.4 50.0 23.2 6.0 21.8 0.0 16.0 61 18.34 0.804 22.79 142.0 182.0 17.78 0.125
1991 51.1 50.0 25.5 6.0 24.0 0.0 16.0 61 20.16 0.884 25.06 142.0 182.0 19.55 0.138
1992 49.9 50.0 24.9 6.0 23.4 0.0 16.0 61 19.69 0.863 24.47 142.0 182.0 19.09 0.134
1993 53.5 50.0 26.7 6.0 25.1 0.0 16.0 61 21.12 0.926 26.24 142.0 182.0 20.48 0.144
1994 55.7 50.0 27.9 6.0 26.2 0.0 16.0 61 21.99 0.964 27.33 142.0 182.0 21.32 0.150
1995 56.2 50.0 28.1 6.0 26.4 0.0 16.0 61 22.17 0.972 27.55 142.0 182.0 21.49 0.151
1996 60.2 50.0 30.1 6.0 28.3 0.0 16.0 61 23.77 1.042 29.53 142.0 182.0 23.04 0.162
1997 57.8 50.0 28.9 6.0 27.2 0.0 16.0 61 22.83 1.001 28.37 142.0 182.0 22.14 0.156
1998 58.1 50.0 29.0 6.0 27.3 0.0 16.0 61 22.93 1.005 28.50 142.0 182.0 22.23 0.157
1999 58.5 50.0 29.2 6.0 27.5 0.0 16.0 61 23.09 1.012 28.70 142.0 182.0 22.39 0.158
2000 57.5 50.0 28.8 6.0 27.0 0.0 16.0 61 22.70 0.995 28.21 142.0 182.0 22.01 0.155
2001 58.2 50.0 29.1 6.0 27.3 0.0 16.0 61 22.96 1.007 28.54 142.0 182.0 22.26 0.157
2002 55.2 50.0 27.6 6.0 25.9 0.0 16.0 61 21.80 0.956 27.09 142.0 182.0 21.14 0.149
2003 57.1 50.0 28.6 6.0 26.9 0.0 16.0 61 22.56 0.989 28.04 142.0 182.0 21.87 0.154
2004 57.3 50.0 28.7 6.0 27.0 0.0 16.0 61 22.64 0.993 28.14 142.0 182.0 21.95 0.155
2005 54.3 50.0 27.2 6.0 25.5 0.0 16.0 61 21.46 0.941 26.66 142.0 182.0 20.80 0.147
2006 53.3 50.0 26.6 6.0 25.0 0.0 16.0 61 21.03 0.922 26.13 142.0 182.0 20.39 0.144
2007 53.2 50.0 26.6 6.0 25.0 0.0 16.0 61 20.99 0.920 26.09 142.0 182.0 20.36 0.143
2008 51.5 50.0 25.7 6.0 24.2 0.0 16.0 61 20.32 0.891 25.25 142.0 182.0 19.70 0.139
2009 50.3 50.0 25.2 6.0 23.7 0.0 16.0 61 19.87 0.871 24.70 142.0 182.0 19.27 0.136
2010 49.3 50.0 24.7 6.0 23.2 0.0 16.0 61 19.47 0.853 24.20 142.0 182.0 18.88 0.133
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen spinach: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.72 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.39 61.0 190.0 0.124 0.002
1971 0.76 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.014 0.41 61.0 190.0 0.131 0.002
1972 0.77 30.1 0.54 6.0 0.51 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.015 0.41 61.0 190.0 0.133 0.002
1973 0.64 30.1 0.45 6.0 0.42 0.0 34.0 57 0.28 0.012 0.35 61.0 190.0 0.111 0.002
1974 0.88 30.1 0.61 6.0 0.58 0.0 34.0 57 0.38 0.017 0.47 61.0 190.0 0.152 0.002
1975 0.72 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.39 61.0 190.0 0.124 0.002
1976 0.72 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.39 61.0 190.0 0.125 0.002
1977 0.77 30.1 0.54 6.0 0.51 0.0 34.0 57 0.34 0.015 0.42 61.0 190.0 0.134 0.002
1978 0.76 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.014 0.41 61.0 190.0 0.131 0.002
1979 0.75 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.49 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.014 0.41 61.0 190.0 0.130 0.002
1980 0.80 30.1 0.56 6.0 0.53 0.0 34.0 57 0.35 0.015 0.43 61.0 190.0 0.139 0.002
1981 0.75 30.1 0.52 6.0 0.49 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.014 0.40 61.0 190.0 0.130 0.002
1982 0.71 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.39 61.0 190.0 0.124 0.002
1983 0.51 30.1 0.36 6.0 0.34 0.0 34.0 57 0.22 0.010 0.28 61.0 190.0 0.089 0.001
1984 0.50 30.1 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 34.0 57 0.22 0.009 0.27 61.0 190.0 0.086 0.001
1985 0.62 30.1 0.43 6.0 0.40 0.0 34.0 57 0.27 0.012 0.33 61.0 190.0 0.107 0.002
1986 0.55 30.1 0.39 6.0 0.36 0.0 34.0 57 0.24 0.011 0.30 61.0 190.0 0.096 0.002
1987 0.45 30.1 0.31 6.0 0.29 0.0 34.0 57 0.19 0.008 0.24 61.0 190.0 0.077 0.001
1988 0.58 30.1 0.41 6.0 0.38 0.0 34.0 57 0.25 0.011 0.32 61.0 190.0 0.101 0.002
1989 0.44 30.1 0.31 6.0 0.29 0.0 34.0 57 0.19 0.008 0.24 61.0 190.0 0.076 0.001
1990 0.21 30.1 0.14 6.0 0.14 0.0 34.0 57 0.09 0.004 0.11 61.0 190.0 0.036 0.001
1991 0.66 30.1 0.46 6.0 0.43 0.0 34.0 57 0.29 0.013 0.35 61.0 190.0 0.114 0.002
1992 0.46 30.1 0.32 6.0 0.30 0.0 34.0 57 0.20 0.009 0.25 61.0 190.0 0.080 0.001
1993 0.56 30.1 0.39 6.0 0.37 0.0 34.0 57 0.24 0.011 0.30 61.0 190.0 0.097 0.002
1994 0.47 30.1 0.33 6.0 0.31 0.0 34.0 57 0.20 0.009 0.25 61.0 190.0 0.082 0.001
1995 0.54 30.1 0.38 6.0 0.35 0.0 34.0 57 0.23 0.010 0.29 61.0 190.0 0.093 0.002
1996 0.70 30.1 0.49 6.0 0.46 0.0 34.0 57 0.30 0.013 0.38 61.0 190.0 0.121 0.002
1997 0.52 30.1 0.36 6.0 0.34 0.0 34.0 57 0.22 0.010 0.28 61.0 190.0 0.089 0.001
1998 0.47 30.1 0.33 6.0 0.31 0.0 34.0 57 0.21 0.009 0.25 61.0 190.0 0.082 0.001
1999 0.56 30.1 0.39 6.0 0.37 0.0 34.0 57 0.24 0.011 0.30 61.0 190.0 0.097 0.002
2000 0.85 30.1 0.59 6.0 0.56 0.0 34.0 57 0.37 0.016 0.46 61.0 190.0 0.147 0.002
2001 0.71 30.1 0.49 6.0 0.46 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.013 0.38 61.0 190.0 0.122 0.002
2002 0.70 30.1 0.49 6.0 0.46 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.013 0.38 61.0 190.0 0.122 0.002
2003 0.81 30.1 0.57 6.0 0.53 0.0 34.0 57 0.35 0.015 0.44 61.0 190.0 0.140 0.002
2004 0.94 30.1 0.65 6.0 0.62 0.0 34.0 57 0.41 0.018 0.50 61.0 190.0 0.162 0.003
2005 0.66 30.1 0.46 6.0 0.43 0.0 34.0 57 0.29 0.013 0.36 61.0 190.0 0.114 0.002
2006 0.49 30.1 0.35 6.0 0.33 0.0 34.0 57 0.21 0.009 0.27 61.0 190.0 0.086 0.001
2007 0.71 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.38 61.0 190.0 0.123 0.002
2008 0.76 30.1 0.53 6.0 0.50 0.0 34.0 57 0.33 0.014 0.41 61.0 190.0 0.132 0.002
2009 0.72 30.1 0.50 6.0 0.47 0.0 34.0 57 0.31 0.014 0.39 61.0 190.0 0.124 0.002
2010 0.69 30.1 0.48 6.0 0.45 0.0 34.0 57 0.30 0.013 0.37 61.0 190.0 0.119 0.002
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Miscellaneous frozen vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.53 33.3 1.02 6.0 0.96 0.0 26.0 54 0.71 0.031 0.88 68.0 175.0 0.342 0.005
1971 1.78 33.3 1.18 6.0 1.11 0.0 26.0 54 0.82 0.036 1.02 68.0 175.0 0.398 0.006
1972 1.67 33.3 1.11 6.0 1.05 0.0 26.0 54 0.77 0.034 0.96 68.0 175.0 0.374 0.006
1973 1.92 33.3 1.28 6.0 1.20 0.0 26.0 54 0.89 0.039 1.11 68.0 175.0 0.431 0.006
1974 1.39 33.3 0.93 6.0 0.87 0.0 26.0 54 0.65 0.028 0.80 68.0 175.0 0.312 0.005
1975 1.59 33.3 1.06 6.0 0.99 0.0 26.0 54 0.74 0.032 0.91 68.0 175.0 0.355 0.005
1976 1.75 33.3 1.16 6.0 1.09 0.0 26.0 54 0.81 0.036 1.01 68.0 175.0 0.391 0.006
1977 1.52 33.3 1.01 6.0 0.95 0.0 26.0 54 0.71 0.031 0.88 68.0 175.0 0.341 0.005
1978 1.51 33.3 1.01 6.0 0.95 0.0 26.0 54 0.70 0.031 0.87 68.0 175.0 0.339 0.005
1979 1.41 33.3 0.94 6.0 0.89 0.0 26.0 54 0.66 0.029 0.82 68.0 175.0 0.317 0.005
1980 1.27 33.3 0.85 6.0 0.80 0.0 26.0 54 0.59 0.026 0.73 68.0 175.0 0.284 0.004
1981 1.37 33.3 0.91 6.0 0.86 0.0 26.0 54 0.63 0.028 0.79 68.0 175.0 0.307 0.005
1982 1.50 33.3 1.00 6.0 0.94 0.0 26.0 54 0.70 0.031 0.87 68.0 175.0 0.336 0.005
1983 1.59 33.3 1.06 6.0 1.00 0.0 26.0 54 0.74 0.032 0.92 68.0 175.0 0.356 0.005
1984 1.39 33.3 0.93 6.0 0.87 0.0 26.0 54 0.64 0.028 0.80 68.0 175.0 0.311 0.005
1985 1.52 33.3 1.01 6.0 0.95 0.0 26.0 54 0.71 0.031 0.88 68.0 175.0 0.341 0.005
1986 1.67 33.3 1.11 6.0 1.04 0.0 26.0 54 0.77 0.034 0.96 68.0 175.0 0.373 0.005
1987 1.66 33.3 1.11 6.0 1.04 0.0 26.0 54 0.77 0.034 0.96 68.0 175.0 0.372 0.005
1988 1.96 33.3 1.31 6.0 1.23 0.0 26.0 54 0.91 0.040 1.13 68.0 175.0 0.439 0.006
1989 2.09 33.3 1.39 6.0 1.31 0.0 26.0 54 0.97 0.043 1.21 68.0 175.0 0.468 0.007
1990 1.67 33.3 1.11 6.0 1.04 0.0 26.0 54 0.77 0.034 0.96 68.0 175.0 0.373 0.005
1991 1.65 33.3 1.10 6.0 1.04 0.0 26.0 54 0.77 0.034 0.95 68.0 175.0 0.370 0.005
1992 1.61 33.3 1.07 6.0 1.01 0.0 26.0 54 0.75 0.033 0.93 68.0 175.0 0.360 0.005
1993 1.89 33.3 1.26 6.0 1.19 0.0 26.0 54 0.88 0.038 1.09 68.0 175.0 0.424 0.006
1994 2.03 33.3 1.35 6.0 1.27 0.0 26.0 54 0.94 0.041 1.17 68.0 175.0 0.454 0.007
1995 1.79 33.3 1.19 6.0 1.12 0.0 26.0 54 0.83 0.036 1.03 68.0 175.0 0.401 0.006
1996 1.86 33.3 1.24 6.0 1.17 0.0 26.0 54 0.86 0.038 1.07 68.0 175.0 0.417 0.006
1997 2.00 33.3 1.33 6.0 1.25 0.0 26.0 54 0.93 0.041 1.15 68.0 175.0 0.448 0.007
1998 2.01 33.3 1.34 6.0 1.26 0.0 26.0 54 0.93 0.041 1.16 68.0 175.0 0.450 0.007
1999 2.18 33.3 1.45 6.0 1.37 0.0 26.0 54 1.01 0.044 1.26 68.0 175.0 0.489 0.007
2000 1.86 33.3 1.24 6.0 1.17 0.0 26.0 54 0.86 0.038 1.07 68.0 175.0 0.418 0.006
2001 2.17 33.3 1.44 6.0 1.36 0.0 26.0 54 1.00 0.044 1.25 68.0 175.0 0.485 0.007
2002 3.17 33.3 2.11 6.0 1.98 0.0 26.0 54 1.47 0.064 1.83 68.0 175.0 0.709 0.010
2003 2.65 33.3 1.77 6.0 1.66 0.0 26.0 54 1.23 0.054 1.53 68.0 175.0 0.593 0.009
2004 2.62 33.3 1.75 6.0 1.64 0.0 26.0 54 1.22 0.053 1.51 68.0 175.0 0.587 0.009
2005 3.15 33.3 2.10 6.0 1.98 0.0 26.0 54 1.46 0.064 1.82 68.0 175.0 0.706 0.010
2006 3.25 33.3 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 26.0 54 1.51 0.066 1.87 68.0 175.0 0.727 0.011
2007 3.02 33.3 2.01 6.0 1.89 0.0 26.0 54 1.40 0.061 1.74 68.0 175.0 0.677 0.010
2008 2.95 33.3 1.97 6.0 1.85 0.0 26.0 54 1.37 0.060 1.70 68.0 175.0 0.661 0.010
2009 3.34 33.3 2.23 6.0 2.09 0.0 26.0 54 1.55 0.068 1.93 68.0 175.0 0.748 0.011
2010 3.40 33.3 2.27 6.0 2.13 0.0 26.0 54 1.58 0.069 1.96 68.0 175.0 0.762 0.011
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Frozen vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 43.7 21.5 20.2 63.2 16.1 0.7 20.0 13.9 0.115
1971 45.3 22.7 21.3 62.5 17.0 0.7 21.1 14.7 0.121
1972 45.3 22.9 21.6 62.0 17.2 0.8 21.4 14.9 0.122
1973 50.6 25.9 24.3 61.6 19.4 0.9 24.1 16.8 0.138
1974 51.0 26.3 24.7 61.2 19.8 0.9 24.6 17.3 0.140
1975 52.6 27.2 25.5 61.0 20.5 0.9 25.5 18.2 0.145
1976 57.5 29.9 28.1 60.6 22.7 1.0 28.2 20.0 0.160
1977 59.0 30.1 28.3 61.4 22.8 1.0 28.3 20.2 0.161
1978 58.9 30.4 28.6 60.8 23.1 1.0 28.7 20.3 0.163
1979 55.4 28.6 26.9 61.0 21.6 0.9 26.9 18.9 0.153
1980 51.6 26.7 25.1 60.9 20.2 0.9 25.1 17.5 0.143
1981 58.2 30.3 28.4 60.6 22.9 1.0 28.5 20.0 0.162
1982 54.4 28.3 26.6 60.6 21.4 0.9 26.6 18.6 0.151
1983 55.9 28.9 27.1 60.9 21.8 1.0 27.2 19.0 0.154
1984 62.7 32.2 30.3 61.1 24.4 1.1 30.3 21.3 0.173
1985 64.5 33.3 31.3 60.9 25.2 1.1 31.4 22.0 0.178
1986 64.5 33.2 31.2 61.0 25.2 1.1 31.3 22.1 0.177
1987 67.0 34.4 32.3 61.0 26.1 1.1 32.5 22.8 0.184
1988 64.3 33.0 31.0 61.2 25.0 1.1 31.0 21.4 0.177
1989 67.4 34.7 32.6 61.0 26.3 1.2 32.6 22.7 0.186
1990 66.7 34.2 32.2 61.1 25.9 1.1 32.2 22.5 0.184
1991 72.5 37.0 34.8 61.3 28.1 1.2 34.9 24.6 0.198
1992 70.5 36.0 33.8 61.2 27.3 1.2 34.0 23.9 0.193
1993 75.4 38.3 36.0 61.5 29.0 1.3 36.1 25.5 0.205
1994 77.5 39.7 37.3 61.1 30.1 1.3 37.4 26.4 0.213
1995 78.8 40.0 37.6 61.5 30.4 1.3 37.7 26.8 0.214
1996 83.3 42.3 39.8 61.4 32.1 1.4 39.9 28.4 0.226
1997 80.0 40.6 38.1 61.5 30.8 1.4 38.3 27.3 0.217
1998 80.3 40.8 38.4 61.4 31.0 1.4 38.5 27.3 0.219
1999 80.8 41.1 38.6 61.4 31.2 1.4 38.8 27.6 0.220
2000 79.3 40.6 38.2 61.1 30.8 1.4 38.3 27.2 0.217
2001 79.4 40.4 38.0 61.3 30.7 1.3 38.2 27.2 0.216
2002 76.9 39.2 36.8 61.3 29.7 1.3 37.0 26.1 0.209
2003 78.7 40.3 37.9 61.0 30.7 1.3 38.1 26.9 0.216
2004 78.9 40.3 37.9 61.1 30.7 1.3 38.1 26.8 0.216
2005 76.4 39.0 36.6 61.2 29.6 1.3 36.8 25.8 0.208
2006 75.1 38.2 35.9 61.3 29.0 1.3 36.1 25.3 0.205
2007 75.8 38.7 36.4 61.2 29.4 1.3 36.6 25.6 0.207
2008 73.4 37.7 35.4 61.0 28.6 1.3 35.6 24.8 0.202
2009 71.7 36.7 34.5 61.1 27.9 1.2 34.6 24.1 0.196
2010 70.2 36.1 34.0 60.9 27.4 1.2 34.1 23.7 0.193
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses,
and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per
day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dehydrated onions: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.18 89.0 0.13 6.0 0.12 0.0 4.0 90 0.12 0.005 0.15 98.0 28.0 0.510 0.005
1971 1.49 89.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.006 0.18 98.0 28.0 0.644 0.007
1972 0.88 89.0 0.10 6.0 0.09 0.0 4.0 90 0.09 0.004 0.11 98.0 28.0 0.378 0.004
1973 1.15 89.0 0.13 6.0 0.12 0.0 4.0 90 0.11 0.005 0.14 98.0 28.0 0.499 0.005
1974 1.54 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.666 0.007
1975 1.96 89.0 0.22 6.0 0.20 0.0 4.0 90 0.19 0.009 0.24 98.0 28.0 0.848 0.009
1976 0.76 89.0 0.08 6.0 0.08 0.0 4.0 90 0.08 0.003 0.09 98.0 28.0 0.328 0.003
1977 1.34 89.0 0.15 6.0 0.14 0.0 4.0 90 0.13 0.006 0.16 98.0 28.0 0.577 0.006
1978 1.31 89.0 0.14 6.0 0.13 0.0 4.0 90 0.13 0.006 0.16 98.0 28.0 0.564 0.006
1979 1.93 89.0 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 4.0 90 0.19 0.008 0.24 98.0 28.0 0.832 0.008
1980 0.77 89.0 0.08 6.0 0.08 0.0 4.0 90 0.08 0.003 0.10 98.0 28.0 0.333 0.003
1981 0.82 89.0 0.09 6.0 0.08 0.0 4.0 90 0.08 0.004 0.10 98.0 28.0 0.355 0.004
1982 2.00 89.0 0.22 6.0 0.21 0.0 4.0 90 0.20 0.009 0.25 98.0 28.0 0.865 0.009
1983 1.66 89.0 0.18 6.0 0.17 0.0 4.0 90 0.16 0.007 0.20 98.0 28.0 0.715 0.007
1984 1.48 89.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.006 0.18 98.0 28.0 0.640 0.007
1985 1.57 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.16 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.679 0.007
1986 1.89 89.0 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 4.0 90 0.19 0.008 0.23 98.0 28.0 0.816 0.008
1987 1.52 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.656 0.007
1988 1.67 89.0 0.18 6.0 0.17 0.0 4.0 90 0.17 0.007 0.21 98.0 28.0 0.720 0.007
1989 1.61 89.0 0.18 6.0 0.17 0.0 4.0 90 0.16 0.007 0.20 98.0 28.0 0.696 0.007
1990 2.00 89.0 0.22 6.0 0.21 0.0 4.0 90 0.20 0.009 0.25 98.0 28.0 0.865 0.009
1991 1.57 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.16 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.679 0.007
1992 1.44 89.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 4.0 90 0.14 0.006 0.18 98.0 28.0 0.620 0.006
1993 1.99 89.0 0.22 6.0 0.21 0.0 4.0 90 0.20 0.009 0.25 98.0 28.0 0.860 0.009
1994 0.95 89.0 0.10 6.0 0.10 0.0 4.0 90 0.09 0.004 0.12 98.0 28.0 0.408 0.004
1995 1.32 89.0 0.15 6.0 0.14 0.0 4.0 90 0.13 0.006 0.16 98.0 28.0 0.570 0.006
1996 0.84 89.0 0.09 6.0 0.09 0.0 4.0 90 0.08 0.004 0.10 98.0 28.0 0.364 0.004
1997 0.89 89.0 0.10 6.0 0.09 0.0 4.0 90 0.09 0.004 0.11 98.0 28.0 0.386 0.004
1998 1.09 89.0 0.12 6.0 0.11 0.0 4.0 90 0.11 0.005 0.13 98.0 28.0 0.472 0.005
1999 2.28 89.0 0.25 6.0 0.24 0.0 4.0 90 0.23 0.010 0.28 98.0 28.0 0.984 0.010
2000 1.56 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.16 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.675 0.007
2001 1.04 89.0 0.11 6.0 0.11 0.0 4.0 90 0.10 0.005 0.13 98.0 28.0 0.449 0.005
2002 1.08 89.0 0.12 6.0 0.11 0.0 4.0 90 0.11 0.005 0.13 98.0 28.0 0.467 0.005
2003 1.84 89.0 0.20 6.0 0.19 0.0 4.0 90 0.18 0.008 0.23 98.0 28.0 0.796 0.008
2004 1.48 89.0 0.16 6.0 0.15 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.006 0.18 98.0 28.0 0.638 0.007
2005 1.13 89.0 0.12 6.0 0.12 0.0 4.0 90 0.11 0.005 0.14 98.0 28.0 0.487 0.005
2006 1.76 89.0 0.19 6.0 0.18 0.0 4.0 90 0.17 0.008 0.22 98.0 28.0 0.761 0.008
2007 1.02 89.0 0.11 6.0 0.11 0.0 4.0 90 0.10 0.004 0.13 98.0 28.0 0.442 0.005
2008 1.50 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.648 0.007
2009 1.91 89.0 0.21 6.0 0.20 0.0 4.0 90 0.19 0.008 0.24 98.0 28.0 0.827 0.008
2010 1.54 89.0 0.17 6.0 0.16 0.0 4.0 90 0.15 0.007 0.19 98.0 28.0 0.665 0.007
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dehydrated potatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level Food Pattern
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for Equivalents
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss available
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4
food) daily5
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 11.98 86.0 1.68 6.0 1.58 0.0 4.0 87 1.51 0.066 1.88 85.0 24.0 6.66 0.078
1971 12.32 86.0 1.72 6.0 1.62 0.0 4.0 87 1.56 0.068 1.93 85.0 24.0 6.85 0.081
1972 12.44 86.0 1.74 6.0 1.64 0.0 4.0 87 1.57 0.069 1.95 85.0 24.0 6.92 0.081
1973 13.09 86.0 1.83 6.0 1.72 0.0 4.0 87 1.65 0.073 2.06 85.0 24.0 7.28 0.086
1974 14.52 86.0 2.03 6.0 1.91 0.0 4.0 87 1.83 0.080 2.28 85.0 24.0 8.07 0.095
1975 14.71 86.0 2.06 6.0 1.94 0.0 4.0 87 1.86 0.081 2.31 85.0 24.0 8.18 0.096
1976 16.34 86.0 2.29 6.0 2.15 0.0 4.0 87 2.06 0.091 2.57 85.0 24.0 9.09 0.107
1977 11.39 86.0 1.59 6.0 1.50 0.0 4.0 87 1.44 0.063 1.79 85.0 24.0 6.33 0.074
1978 12.08 86.0 1.69 6.0 1.59 0.0 4.0 87 1.53 0.067 1.90 85.0 24.0 6.72 0.079
1979 11.19 86.0 1.57 6.0 1.47 0.0 4.0 87 1.41 0.062 1.76 85.0 24.0 6.22 0.073
1980 9.77 86.0 1.37 6.0 1.29 0.0 4.0 87 1.23 0.054 1.53 85.0 24.0 5.43 0.064
1981 10.83 86.0 1.52 6.0 1.43 0.0 4.0 87 1.37 0.060 1.70 85.0 24.0 6.02 0.071
1982 10.38 86.0 1.45 6.0 1.37 0.0 4.0 87 1.31 0.057 1.63 85.0 24.0 5.77 0.068
1983 9.98 86.0 1.40 6.0 1.31 0.0 4.0 87 1.26 0.055 1.57 85.0 24.0 5.55 0.065
1984 10.29 86.0 1.44 6.0 1.35 0.0 4.0 87 1.30 0.057 1.62 85.0 24.0 5.72 0.067
1985 11.21 86.0 1.57 6.0 1.48 0.0 4.0 87 1.42 0.062 1.76 85.0 24.0 6.23 0.073
1986 10.93 86.0 1.53 6.0 1.44 0.0 4.0 87 1.38 0.061 1.72 85.0 24.0 6.08 0.072
1987 10.76 86.0 1.51 6.0 1.42 0.0 4.0 87 1.36 0.060 1.69 85.0 24.0 5.98 0.070
1988 10.43 86.0 1.46 6.0 1.37 0.0 4.0 87 1.32 0.058 1.64 85.0 24.0 5.80 0.068
1989 10.79 86.0 1.51 6.0 1.42 0.0 4.0 87 1.36 0.060 1.69 85.0 24.0 6.00 0.071
1990 12.56 86.0 1.76 6.0 1.65 0.0 4.0 87 1.59 0.070 1.97 85.0 24.0 6.98 0.082
1991 13.83 86.0 1.94 6.0 1.82 0.0 4.0 87 1.75 0.077 2.17 85.0 24.0 7.69 0.090
1992 12.83 86.0 1.80 6.0 1.69 0.0 4.0 87 1.62 0.071 2.01 85.0 24.0 7.13 0.084
1993 13.67 86.0 1.91 6.0 1.80 0.0 4.0 87 1.73 0.076 2.15 85.0 24.0 7.60 0.089
1994 13.22 86.0 1.85 6.0 1.74 0.0 4.0 87 1.67 0.073 2.08 85.0 24.0 7.35 0.087
1995 13.21 86.0 1.85 6.0 1.74 0.0 4.0 87 1.67 0.073 2.07 85.0 24.0 7.35 0.086
1996 16.68 86.0 2.34 6.0 2.20 0.0 4.0 87 2.11 0.092 2.62 85.0 24.0 9.28 0.109
1997 15.50 86.0 2.17 6.0 2.04 0.0 4.0 87 1.96 0.086 2.43 85.0 24.0 8.62 0.101
1998 16.52 86.0 2.31 6.0 2.17 0.0 4.0 87 2.09 0.091 2.59 85.0 24.0 9.18 0.108
1999 12.36 86.0 1.73 6.0 1.63 0.0 4.0 87 1.56 0.068 1.94 85.0 24.0 6.87 0.081
2000 15.73 86.0 2.20 6.0 2.07 0.0 4.0 87 1.99 0.087 2.47 85.0 24.0 8.74 0.103
2001 14.78 86.0 2.07 6.0 1.94 0.0 4.0 87 1.87 0.082 2.32 85.0 24.0 8.22 0.097
2002 14.72 86.0 2.06 6.0 1.94 0.0 4.0 87 1.86 0.082 2.31 85.0 24.0 8.19 0.096
2003 15.46 86.0 2.16 6.0 2.03 0.0 4.0 87 1.95 0.086 2.43 85.0 24.0 8.59 0.101
2004 13.78 86.0 1.93 6.0 1.81 0.0 4.0 87 1.74 0.076 2.16 85.0 24.0 7.66 0.090
2005 12.78 86.0 1.79 6.0 1.68 0.0 4.0 87 1.61 0.071 2.01 85.0 24.0 7.11 0.084
2006 12.44 86.0 1.74 6.0 1.64 0.0 4.0 87 1.57 0.069 1.95 85.0 24.0 6.91 0.081
2007 13.03 86.0 1.82 6.0 1.71 0.0 4.0 87 1.65 0.072 2.05 85.0 24.0 7.24 0.085
2008 12.38 86.0 1.73 6.0 1.63 0.0 4.0 87 1.56 0.069 1.94 85.0 24.0 6.88 0.081
2009 11.82 86.0 1.66 6.0 1.56 0.0 4.0 87 1.49 0.065 1.86 85.0 24.0 6.57 0.077
2010 11.20 86.0 1.57 6.0 1.47 0.0 4.0 87 1.42 0.062 1.76 85.0 24.0 6.23 0.073
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Potato chips and shoestring potatoes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for per cup-
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 17.4 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.92 0.172 4.88 158.0 28.4 27.2 0.172
1971 17.2 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.0 0.0 4.0 77 3.87 0.170 4.81 158.0 28.4 26.8 0.170
1972 16.7 75.0 4.2 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.76 0.165 4.67 158.0 28.4 26.0 0.165
1973 16.3 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.8 0.0 4.0 77 3.68 0.161 4.57 158.0 28.4 25.5 0.161
1974 15.7 75.0 3.9 6.0 3.7 0.0 4.0 77 3.55 0.156 4.41 158.0 28.4 24.6 0.156
1975 15.5 75.0 3.9 6.0 3.6 0.0 4.0 77 3.49 0.153 4.34 158.0 28.4 24.2 0.153
1976 15.8 75.0 3.9 6.0 3.7 0.0 4.0 77 3.55 0.156 4.42 158.0 28.4 24.6 0.156
1977 16.2 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.8 0.0 4.0 77 3.66 0.161 4.55 158.0 28.4 25.4 0.161
1978 16.5 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.73 0.163 4.63 158.0 28.4 25.8 0.163
1979 16.7 75.0 4.2 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.76 0.165 4.67 158.0 28.4 26.0 0.165
1980 16.5 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.72 0.163 4.62 158.0 28.4 25.8 0.163
1981 16.6 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.74 0.164 4.65 158.0 28.4 25.9 0.164
1982 17.0 75.0 4.2 6.0 4.0 0.0 4.0 77 3.83 0.168 4.76 158.0 28.4 26.5 0.168
1983 17.8 75.0 4.4 6.0 4.2 0.0 4.0 77 4.01 0.176 4.98 158.0 28.4 27.7 0.176
1984 18.0 75.0 4.5 6.0 4.2 0.0 4.0 77 4.05 0.178 5.04 158.0 28.4 28.1 0.178
1985 17.6 75.0 4.4 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.97 0.174 4.93 158.0 28.4 27.5 0.174
1986 18.1 75.0 4.5 6.0 4.3 0.0 4.0 77 4.09 0.179 5.09 158.0 28.4 28.3 0.179
1987 17.6 75.0 4.4 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.97 0.174 4.93 158.0 28.4 27.5 0.174
1988 17.1 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.0 0.0 4.0 77 3.86 0.169 4.79 158.0 28.4 26.7 0.169
1989 17.4 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.92 0.172 4.87 158.0 28.4 27.1 0.172
1990 16.4 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.70 0.162 4.60 158.0 28.4 25.6 0.162
1991 17.3 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.89 0.171 4.84 158.0 28.4 27.0 0.171
1992 17.1 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.0 0.0 4.0 77 3.86 0.169 4.80 158.0 28.4 26.8 0.169
1993 17.7 75.0 4.4 6.0 4.2 0.0 4.0 77 3.99 0.175 4.96 158.0 28.4 27.6 0.175
1994 16.5 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.72 0.163 4.62 158.0 28.4 25.8 0.163
1995 16.4 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.8 0.0 4.0 77 3.69 0.162 4.59 158.0 28.4 25.6 0.162
1996 16.4 75.0 4.1 6.0 3.9 0.0 4.0 77 3.70 0.162 4.60 158.0 28.4 25.6 0.162
1997 15.5 75.0 3.9 6.0 3.6 0.0 4.0 77 3.49 0.153 4.34 158.0 28.4 24.2 0.153
1998 14.7 75.0 3.7 6.0 3.5 0.0 4.0 77 3.32 0.146 4.13 158.0 28.4 23.0 0.146
1999 15.9 75.0 4.0 6.0 3.7 0.0 4.0 77 3.58 0.157 4.45 158.0 28.4 24.8 0.157
2000 15.6 75.0 3.9 6.0 3.7 0.0 4.0 77 3.52 0.154 4.38 158.0 28.4 24.4 0.154
2001 17.4 75.0 4.3 6.0 4.1 0.0 4.0 77 3.92 0.172 4.87 158.0 28.4 27.2 0.172
2002 16.3 75.0 4.07 6.0 3.83 0.0 4.0 77 3.67 0.161 4.56 158.0 28.4 25.4 0.161
2003 17.2 75.0 4.29 6.0 4.04 0.0 4.0 77 3.88 0.170 4.82 158.0 28.4 26.8 0.170
2004 16.4 75.0 4.11 6.0 3.86 0.0 4.0 77 3.71 0.163 4.61 158.0 28.4 25.7 0.163
2005 16.0 75.0 4.01 6.0 3.77 0.0 4.0 77 3.62 0.159 4.50 158.0 28.4 25.1 0.159
2006 18.6 75.0 4.65 6.0 4.37 0.0 4.0 77 4.20 0.184 5.22 158.0 28.4 29.1 0.184
2007 18.6 75.0 4.65 6.0 4.37 0.0 4.0 77 4.19 0.184 5.21 158.0 28.4 29.0 0.184
2008 15.7 75.0 3.92 6.0 3.69 0.0 4.0 77 3.54 0.155 4.40 158.0 28.4 24.5 0.155
2009 13.7 75.0 3.41 6.0 3.21 0.0 4.0 77 3.08 0.135 3.83 158.0 28.4 21.3 0.135
2010 15.0 75.0 3.76 6.0 3.53 0.0 4.0 77 3.39 0.149 4.21 158.0 28.4 23.5 0.149
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining
supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system
and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release,
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research and discussion.
We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Processed and dehydrated vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 30.6 6.2 5.8 81.8 5.6 0.2 6.9 34.3 0.3
1971 31.0 6.2 5.8 82.0 5.6 0.2 6.9 34.3 0.3
1972 30.0 6.0 5.6 81.9 5.4 0.2 6.7 33.3 0.3
1973 30.5 6.0 5.7 82.2 5.4 0.2 6.8 33.2 0.3
1974 31.8 6.1 5.8 82.6 5.5 0.2 6.9 33.3 0.3
1975 32.2 6.1 5.8 82.8 5.5 0.2 6.9 33.2 0.3
1976 32.9 6.3 5.9 82.7 5.7 0.2 7.1 34.0 0.3
1977 29.0 5.8 5.5 81.9 5.2 0.2 6.5 32.3 0.2
1978 29.9 6.0 5.6 82.0 5.4 0.2 6.7 33.1 0.2
1979 29.8 5.9 5.6 82.0 5.4 0.2 6.7 33.1 0.2
1980 27.0 5.6 5.2 81.4 5.0 0.2 6.3 31.5 0.2
1981 28.2 5.8 5.4 81.6 5.2 0.2 6.5 32.3 0.2
1982 29.4 5.9 5.6 81.8 5.3 0.2 6.6 33.2 0.2
1983 29.4 6.0 5.7 81.5 5.4 0.2 6.7 34.0 0.2
1984 29.7 6.1 5.7 81.5 5.5 0.2 6.8 34.4 0.3
1985 30.4 6.1 5.8 81.8 5.5 0.2 6.9 34.4 0.3
1986 31.0 6.3 5.9 81.7 5.7 0.2 7.0 35.2 0.3
1987 29.9 6.1 5.7 81.7 5.5 0.2 6.8 34.1 0.3
1988 29.2 5.9 5.6 81.7 5.3 0.2 6.6 33.2 0.2
1989 29.8 6.0 5.7 81.7 5.4 0.2 6.8 33.8 0.2
1990 31.0 6.1 5.7 82.3 5.5 0.2 6.8 33.5 0.3
1991 32.7 6.4 6.0 82.3 5.8 0.3 7.2 35.3 0.3
1992 31.4 6.2 5.9 82.1 5.6 0.2 7.0 34.5 0.3
1993 33.3 6.6 6.2 82.3 5.9 0.3 7.3 36.1 0.3
1994 30.7 6.1 5.7 82.1 5.5 0.2 6.8 33.5 0.3
1995 30.9 6.1 5.7 82.2 5.5 0.2 6.8 33.5 0.3
1996 33.9 6.5 6.1 82.6 5.9 0.3 7.3 35.3 0.3
1997 31.9 6.1 5.8 82.6 5.5 0.2 6.9 33.2 0.3
1998 32.3 6.1 5.7 82.9 5.5 0.2 6.9 32.7 0.3
1999 30.5 5.9 5.6 82.4 5.4 0.2 6.7 32.7 0.2
2000 32.9 6.3 5.9 82.8 5.7 0.2 7.0 33.8 0.3
2001 33.2 6.5 6.1 82.3 5.9 0.3 7.3 35.8 0.3
2002 32.1 6.2 5.9 82.4 5.6 0.2 7.0 34.1 0.3
2003 34.5 6.7 6.3 82.6 6.0 0.3 7.5 36.2 0.3
2004 31.7 6.2 5.8 82.3 5.6 0.2 7.0 34.0 0.3
2005 30.0 5.9 5.6 82.2 5.3 0.2 6.6 32.7 0.2
2006 32.8 6.6 6.2 81.9 5.9 0.3 7.4 36.8 0.3
2007 32.6 6.6 6.2 81.8 5.9 0.3 7.4 36.7 0.3
2008 29.6 5.8 5.5 82.2 5.3 0.2 6.5 32.0 0.2
2009 27.4 5.3 5.0 82.6 4.8 0.2 5.9 28.7 0.2
2010 27.8 5.5 5.2 82.1 5.0 0.2 6.2 30.4 0.2
Note: Loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses,
and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for
each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per
day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for
additional research and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry peas and lentils: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.63 0.028 0.79 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.009
1971 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.59 0.026 0.73 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.009
1972 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.67 0.029 0.83 114.0 86.0 1.1 0.010
1973 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1974 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.58 0.026 0.73 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.008
1975 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.32 0.014 0.40 114.0 86.0 0.5 0.005
1976 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.48 0.021 0.60 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1977 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.28 0.012 0.34 114.0 86.0 0.5 0.004
1978 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.65 114.0 86.0 0.9 0.008
1979 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 114.0 86.0 0.7 0.006
1980 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.43 0.019 0.53 114.0 86.0 0.7 0.006
1981 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.44 0.019 0.54 114.0 86.0 0.7 0.006
1982 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.29 0.013 0.36 114.0 86.0 0.5 0.004
1983 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.35 0.016 0.44 114.0 86.0 0.6 0.005
1984 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.36 0.016 0.45 114.0 86.0 0.6 0.005
1985 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.016 0.47 114.0 86.0 0.6 0.005
1986 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.59 0.026 0.74 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.009
1987 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.49 0.021 0.61 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1988 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.51 0.022 0.63 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1989 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.64 114.0 86.0 0.9 0.007
1990 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.39 0.017 0.48 114.0 86.0 0.6 0.006
1991 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.020 0.58 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1992 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.50 0.022 0.62 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
1993 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.43 0.019 0.53 114.0 86.0 0.7 0.006
1994 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.37 0.016 0.46 114.0 86.0 0.6 0.005
1995 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.80 0.035 0.99 114.0 86.0 1.3 0.011
1996 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.54 0.024 0.67 114.0 86.0 0.9 0.008
1997 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.75 0.033 0.93 114.0 86.0 1.2 0.011
1998 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.67 0.029 0.83 114.0 86.0 1.1 0.010
1999 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.50 0.022 0.62 114.0 86.0 0.8 0.007
2000 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.70 0.031 0.87 114.0 86.0 1.1 0.010
2001 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.64 0.028 0.79 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.009
2002 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.67 0.029 0.83 114.0 86.0 1.1 0.010
2003 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.53 0.023 0.66 114.0 86.0 0.9 0.008
2004 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.59 0.026 0.73 114.0 86.0 1.0 0.009
2005 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.68 0.030 0.84 115.5 98.5 1.0 0.009
2006 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.02 0.045 1.26 115.5 98.5 1.5 0.013
2007 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.61 0.027 0.76 115.5 98.5 0.9 0.008
2008 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.013 0.38 115.5 98.5 0.4 0.004
2009 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.67 0.029 0.83 115.5 98.5 1.0 0.008
2010 1.8 0.0 1.8 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.52 0.066 1.88 115.5 98.5 2.2 0.019
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry black beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1971 0.03 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.03 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1972 0.02 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1973 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1974 0.02 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.02 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1975 0.03 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1976 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1977 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1978 0.03 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1979 0.02 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.02 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1980 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1981 0.07 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.06 0.003 0.07 95.2 73.1 0.1 0.001
1982 0.04 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.04 0.002 0.05 95.2 73.1 0.1 0.001
1983 0.03 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.03 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1984 0.02 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.02 0.001 0.02 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1985 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1986 0.03 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.03 0.001 0.03 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1987 0.05 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.04 0.002 0.05 95.2 73.1 0.1 0.001
1988 0.01 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.01 0.000 0.01 95.2 73.1 0.0 0.000
1989 0.06 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.05 0.002 0.07 95.2 73.1 0.1 0.001
1990 0.10 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.09 0.004 0.11 95.2 73.1 0.1 0.001
1991 0.15 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.12 0.005 0.15 95.2 73.1 0.2 0.002
1992 0.14 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.12 0.005 0.15 95.2 73.1 0.2 0.002
1993 0.21 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.18 0.008 0.22 95.2 73.1 0.3 0.003
1994 0.30 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.32 95.2 73.1 0.4 0.004
1995 0.43 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.36 0.016 0.45 95.2 73.1 0.6 0.006
1996 0.36 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.37 95.2 73.1 0.5 0.005
1997 0.34 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.28 0.012 0.35 95.2 73.1 0.5 0.005
1998 0.53 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.44 0.019 0.55 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
1999 0.62 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.65 95.2 73.1 0.8 0.009
2000 0.57 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.48 0.021 0.60 95.2 73.1 0.8 0.008
2001 0.49 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.007
2002 0.46 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.39 0.017 0.48 95.2 73.1 0.6 0.007
2003 0.46 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.39 0.017 0.49 95.2 73.1 0.6 0.007
2004 0.54 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
2005 0.49 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.007
2006 0.54 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
2007 0.55 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.021 0.58 95.2 73.1 0.8 0.008
2008 0.53 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
2009 0.54 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
2010 0.54 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 95.2 73.1 0.7 0.008
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry great northern beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.33 0.014 0.41 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1971 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.48 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
1972 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.014 0.39 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.005
1973 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.34 0.015 0.42 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1974 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.48 0.021 0.59 87.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1975 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.50 0.022 0.62 87.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1976 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.37 0.016 0.45 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1977 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.32 0.014 0.40 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.005
1978 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.28 0.012 0.34 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
1979 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.34 0.015 0.42 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1980 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.35 0.015 0.43 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1981 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.30 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.004
1982 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1983 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.47 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
1984 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.41 0.018 0.51 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1985 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.40 0.017 0.49 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1986 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.39 0.017 0.49 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1987 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.007 0.21 87.0 73.8 0.2 0.003
1988 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 87.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1989 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.016 0.47 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1990 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.013 0.38 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.005
1991 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1992 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.41 0.018 0.51 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1993 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.35 0.016 0.44 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1994 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.37 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
1995 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.013 0.38 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
1996 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 87.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1997 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.34 0.015 0.42 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1998 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.37 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
1999 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 87.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
2000 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.40 0.017 0.49 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
2001 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.47 87.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
2002 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.38 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
2003 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.36 0.016 0.44 87.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
2004 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.29 0.013 0.35 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
2005 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.31 87.0 73.8 0.4 0.004
2006 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.008 0.22 87.0 73.8 0.3 0.003
2007 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.23 0.010 0.28 87.0 73.8 0.3 0.004
2008 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.007 0.21 87.0 73.8 0.2 0.003
2009 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.007 0.21 87.0 73.8 0.2 0.003
2010 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.22 0.009 0.27 87.0 73.8 0.3 0.004
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry lima beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.38 87.0 70.8 0.5 0.005
1971 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.011 0.32 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1972 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.22 0.010 0.27 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.004
1973 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.29 0.013 0.36 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1974 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.32 0.014 0.40 87.0 70.8 0.5 0.006
1975 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.36 0.016 0.45 87.0 70.8 0.5 0.006
1976 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.011 0.32 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1977 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.011 0.32 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.004
1978 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.31 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.004
1979 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.28 0.012 0.34 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1980 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.011 0.32 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1981 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.24 0.010 0.30 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.004
1982 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.29 0.013 0.36 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1983 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.24 0.010 0.29 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.004
1984 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.011 0.32 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.005
1985 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.014 0.39 87.0 70.8 0.5 0.005
1986 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.29 0.013 0.37 87.0 70.8 0.5 0.005
1987 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.15 0.007 0.19 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.003
1988 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.007 0.21 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1989 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.31 87.0 70.8 0.4 0.004
1990 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.20 0.009 0.25 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.004
1991 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.21 0.009 0.26 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.004
1992 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.19 0.008 0.23 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1993 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.19 0.008 0.23 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1994 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.16 0.007 0.20 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1995 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.20 0.009 0.25 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.004
1996 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.17 0.007 0.21 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1997 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.18 0.008 0.22 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1998 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.18 0.008 0.23 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
1999 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.18 0.008 0.22 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
2000 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.15 0.007 0.19 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.003
2001 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 10.0 15 0.18 0.008 0.23 87.0 70.8 0.3 0.003
2002 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.12 0.005 0.15 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2003 0.2 0.0 0.2 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.13 0.006 0.16 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2004 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.11 0.005 0.14 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2005 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.11 0.005 0.14 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2006 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.09 0.004 0.11 87.0 70.8 0.1 0.002
2007 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.08 0.004 0.10 87.0 70.8 0.1 0.001
2008 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.11 0.005 0.13 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2009 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.10 0.005 0.13 87.0 70.8 0.2 0.002
2010 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.09 0.004 0.12 87.0 70.8 0.1 0.002
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry navy beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.7 0.0 1.7 6.0 1.6 0.0 10.0 15 1.43 0.063 1.77 106.0 75.8 2.5 0.023
1971 1.8 0.0 1.8 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.50 0.066 1.87 106.0 75.8 2.6 0.025
1972 1.8 0.0 1.8 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.56 0.068 1.94 106.0 75.8 2.7 0.026
1973 2.4 0.0 2.4 6.0 2.2 0.0 10.0 15 2.00 0.088 2.48 106.0 75.8 3.5 0.033
1974 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.03 0.045 1.28 106.0 75.8 1.8 0.017
1975 2.3 0.0 2.3 6.0 2.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.95 0.085 2.42 106.0 75.8 3.4 0.032
1976 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.16 0.051 1.44 106.0 75.8 2.0 0.019
1977 2.1 0.0 2.1 6.0 2.0 0.0 10.0 15 1.79 0.079 2.23 106.0 75.8 3.1 0.029
1978 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.98 0.043 1.22 106.0 75.8 1.7 0.016
1979 2.0 0.0 2.0 6.0 1.9 0.0 10.0 15 1.68 0.073 2.08 106.0 75.8 2.9 0.027
1980 2.0 0.0 2.0 6.0 1.9 0.0 10.0 15 1.70 0.074 2.11 106.0 75.8 2.9 0.028
1981 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.97 0.043 1.21 106.0 75.8 1.7 0.016
1982 1.6 0.0 1.6 6.0 1.5 0.0 10.0 15 1.32 0.058 1.64 106.0 75.8 2.3 0.022
1983 1.6 0.0 1.6 6.0 1.5 0.0 10.0 15 1.36 0.059 1.69 106.0 75.8 2.4 0.022
1984 1.7 0.0 1.7 6.0 1.6 0.0 10.0 15 1.46 0.064 1.81 106.0 75.8 2.5 0.024
1985 1.9 0.0 1.9 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.57 0.069 1.95 106.0 75.8 2.7 0.026
1986 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.01 0.044 1.25 106.0 75.8 1.7 0.016
1987 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.4 0.0 10.0 15 1.22 0.053 1.51 106.0 75.8 2.1 0.020
1988 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.95 0.041 1.18 106.0 75.8 1.6 0.016
1989 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.90 0.039 1.12 106.0 75.8 1.6 0.015
1990 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.06 0.047 1.32 106.0 75.8 1.8 0.017
1991 1.5 0.0 1.5 6.0 1.4 0.0 10.0 15 1.24 0.054 1.54 106.0 75.8 2.2 0.020
1992 1.5 0.0 1.5 6.0 1.4 0.0 10.0 15 1.30 0.057 1.61 106.0 75.8 2.3 0.021
1993 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.02 0.045 1.26 106.0 75.8 1.8 0.017
1994 1.8 0.0 1.8 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.55 0.068 1.93 106.0 75.8 2.7 0.025
1995 1.6 0.0 1.6 6.0 1.5 0.0 10.0 15 1.39 0.061 1.73 106.0 75.8 2.4 0.023
1996 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.07 0.047 1.33 106.0 75.8 1.9 0.018
1997 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.16 0.051 1.44 106.0 75.8 2.0 0.019
1998 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.94 0.041 1.17 106.0 75.8 1.6 0.015
1999 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.03 0.045 1.29 106.0 75.8 1.8 0.017
2000 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.98 0.043 1.22 106.0 75.8 1.7 0.016
2001 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.85 0.037 1.05 106.0 75.8 1.5 0.014
2002 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.76 0.033 0.95 106.0 75.8 1.3 0.013
2003 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.72 0.032 0.89 106.0 75.8 1.3 0.012
2004 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.020 0.58 106.0 75.8 0.8 0.008
2005 0.7 0.0 0.7 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.56 0.024 0.69 106.0 75.8 1.0 0.009
2006 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.80 0.035 0.99 106.0 75.8 1.4 0.013
2007 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.83 0.036 1.03 106.0 75.8 1.4 0.014
2008 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.84 0.037 1.04 106.0 75.8 1.5 0.014
2009 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.54 0.024 0.67 106.0 75.8 0.9 0.009
2010 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.71 0.031 0.88 106.0 75.8 1.2 0.012
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry pinto beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 2.2 0.0 2.2 6.0 2.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.90 0.083 2.36 102.0 71.3 3.4 0.033
1971 2.5 0.0 2.5 6.0 2.3 0.0 10.0 15 2.08 0.091 2.58 102.0 71.3 3.7 0.036
1972 2.0 0.0 2.0 6.0 1.8 0.0 10.0 15 1.65 0.073 2.06 102.0 71.3 2.9 0.029
1973 2.5 0.0 2.5 6.0 2.3 0.0 10.0 15 2.10 0.092 2.61 102.0 71.3 3.7 0.037
1974 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.11 0.049 1.38 102.0 71.3 2.0 0.019
1975 1.7 0.0 1.7 6.0 1.6 0.0 10.0 15 1.42 0.062 1.77 102.0 71.3 2.5 0.025
1976 2.5 0.0 2.5 6.0 2.4 0.0 10.0 15 2.14 0.094 2.66 102.0 71.3 3.8 0.037
1977 2.0 0.0 2.0 6.0 1.9 0.0 10.0 15 1.72 0.075 2.14 102.0 71.3 3.1 0.030
1978 1.9 0.0 1.9 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.57 0.069 1.95 102.0 71.3 2.8 0.027
1979 1.9 0.0 1.9 6.0 1.8 0.0 10.0 15 1.60 0.070 1.99 102.0 71.3 2.9 0.028
1980 0.8 0.0 0.8 6.0 0.7 0.0 10.0 15 0.67 0.029 0.83 102.0 71.3 1.2 0.012
1981 2.0 0.0 2.0 6.0 1.9 0.0 10.0 15 1.68 0.073 2.08 102.0 71.3 3.0 0.029
1982 3.3 0.0 3.3 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.77 0.121 3.44 102.0 71.3 4.9 0.048
1983 2.4 0.0 2.4 6.0 2.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.99 0.087 2.47 102.0 71.3 3.5 0.035
1984 1.7 0.0 1.7 6.0 1.6 0.0 10.0 15 1.44 0.063 1.78 102.0 71.3 2.6 0.025
1985 2.8 0.0 2.8 6.0 2.6 0.0 10.0 15 2.35 0.103 2.92 102.0 71.3 4.2 0.041
1986 2.6 0.0 2.6 6.0 2.5 0.0 10.0 15 2.22 0.097 2.76 102.0 71.3 4.0 0.039
1987 2.3 0.0 2.3 6.0 2.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.90 0.083 2.37 102.0 71.3 3.4 0.033
1988 3.3 0.0 3.3 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.82 0.124 3.51 102.0 71.3 5.0 0.049
1989 2.1 0.0 2.1 6.0 2.0 0.0 10.0 15 1.80 0.079 2.23 102.0 71.3 3.2 0.031
1990 3.1 0.0 3.1 6.0 2.9 0.0 10.0 15 2.60 0.114 3.23 102.0 71.3 4.6 0.045
1991 3.3 0.0 3.3 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.78 0.122 3.45 102.0 71.3 4.9 0.048
1992 3.8 0.0 3.8 6.0 3.6 0.0 10.0 15 3.20 0.140 3.98 102.0 71.3 5.7 0.056
1993 3.5 0.0 3.5 6.0 3.3 0.0 10.0 15 3.00 0.132 3.73 102.0 71.3 5.3 0.052
1994 3.3 0.0 3.3 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.80 0.123 3.48 102.0 71.3 5.0 0.049
1995 3.2 0.0 3.2 6.0 3.0 0.0 10.0 15 2.72 0.119 3.38 102.0 71.3 4.8 0.047
1996 3.4 0.0 3.4 6.0 3.2 0.0 10.0 15 2.88 0.126 3.57 102.0 71.3 5.1 0.050
1997 3.5 0.0 3.5 6.0 3.3 0.0 10.0 15 2.94 0.129 3.65 102.0 71.3 5.2 0.051
1998 3.4 0.0 3.4 6.0 3.2 0.0 10.0 15 2.91 0.128 3.62 102.0 71.3 5.2 0.051
1999 3.5 0.0 3.5 6.0 3.3 0.0 10.0 15 2.93 0.128 3.64 102.0 71.3 5.2 0.051
2000 3.5 0.0 3.5 6.0 3.3 0.0 10.0 15 2.93 0.129 3.64 102.0 71.3 5.2 0.051
2001 3.2 0.0 3.2 6.0 3.0 0.0 10.0 15 2.73 0.120 3.39 102.0 71.3 4.9 0.048
2002 3.2 0.0 3.2 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.75 0.120 3.41 102.0 71.3 4.9 0.048
2003 3.1 0.0 3.1 6.0 2.9 0.0 10.0 15 2.58 0.113 3.21 102.0 71.3 4.6 0.045
2004 2.7 0.0 2.7 6.0 2.6 0.0 10.0 15 2.31 0.101 2.87 102.0 71.3 4.1 0.040
2005 2.5 0.0 2.5 6.0 2.4 0.0 10.0 15 2.13 0.093 2.64 102.0 71.3 3.8 0.037
2006 2.9 0.0 2.9 6.0 2.7 0.0 10.0 15 2.46 0.108 3.06 102.0 71.3 4.4 0.043
2007 2.7 0.0 2.7 6.0 2.5 0.0 10.0 15 2.29 0.100 2.85 102.0 71.3 4.1 0.040
2008 2.8 0.0 2.8 6.0 2.6 0.0 10.0 15 2.33 0.102 2.90 102.0 71.3 4.1 0.041
2009 2.7 0.0 2.7 6.0 2.5 0.0 10.0 15 2.25 0.099 2.80 102.0 71.3 4.0 0.039
2010 3.3 0.0 3.3 6.0 3.1 0.0 10.0 15 2.77 0.121 3.44 102.0 71.3 4.9 0.048
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry red kidney beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories per Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.47 94.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
1971 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.58 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1972 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.25 0.011 0.31 94.0 73.8 0.4 0.004
1973 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.47 94.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
1974 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.019 0.53 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1975 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.43 0.019 0.54 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1976 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.50 0.022 0.62 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
1977 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1978 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.44 0.019 0.55 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1979 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1980 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1981 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.26 0.012 0.33 94.0 73.8 0.4 0.004
1982 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.44 0.019 0.54 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1983 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1984 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.30 0.013 0.37 94.0 73.8 0.5 0.005
1985 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.38 0.017 0.48 94.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
1986 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.43 0.019 0.53 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
1987 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.31 0.014 0.39 94.0 73.8 0.5 0.005
1988 0.3 0.0 0.3 6.0 0.3 0.0 10.0 15 0.27 0.012 0.34 94.0 73.8 0.4 0.005
1989 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.34 0.015 0.42 94.0 73.8 0.5 0.006
1990 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.50 0.022 0.62 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
1991 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1992 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.021 0.59 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1993 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.49 0.022 0.61 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
1994 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.64 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.009
1995 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.021 0.59 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
1996 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.47 0.020 0.58 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1997 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.46 0.020 0.57 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
1998 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.64 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.009
1999 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.49 0.022 0.61 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
2000 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.41 0.018 0.52 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
2001 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.45 0.020 0.56 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.008
2002 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.41 0.018 0.51 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
2003 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.49 0.022 0.61 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.008
2004 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
2005 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.53 0.023 0.66 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.009
2006 0.4 0.0 0.4 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.37 0.016 0.46 94.0 73.8 0.6 0.006
2007 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.41 0.018 0.51 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
2008 0.6 0.0 0.6 6.0 0.6 0.0 10.0 15 0.52 0.023 0.65 94.0 73.8 0.8 0.009
2009 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.5 0.0 10.0 15 0.42 0.018 0.52 94.0 73.8 0.7 0.007
2010 0.5 0.0 0.5 6.0 0.4 0.0 10.0 15 0.39 0.017 0.49 94.0 73.8 0.6 0.007
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Other dry beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Loss at consumer level
Loss from Loss from retail/ Calories Grams per Calories Food Pattern
Primary Retail Consumer Other (cooking Total loss, Per capita availability adjusted for
Year primary to institutional to Nonedible per cup- cup- available Equivalents
weight2 weight weight loss and uneaten all levels loss
retail weight consumer level share equivalent3 equivalent3 daily4 available daily5
food)
Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Percent Percent Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Grams Number Cups
1970 1.8 0.0 1.8 6.0 1.7 0.0 10.0 15 1.50 0.066 1.86 95.2 73.1 2.4 0.026
1971 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.04 0.046 1.30 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
1972 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.07 0.047 1.33 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
1973 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.08 0.047 1.34 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
1974 1.5 0.0 1.5 6.0 1.5 0.0 10.0 15 1.31 0.057 1.63 95.2 73.1 2.1 0.022
1975 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.09 0.048 1.36 95.2 73.1 1.8 0.019
1976 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.96 0.042 1.20 95.2 73.1 1.6 0.016
1977 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.88 0.038 1.09 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.015
1978 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.80 0.035 1.00 95.2 73.1 1.3 0.014
1979 0.1 0.0 0.1 6.0 0.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.12 0.005 0.15 95.2 73.1 0.2 0.002
1980 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.73 0.032 0.90 95.2 73.1 1.2 0.012
1981 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.19 0.052 1.48 95.2 73.1 1.9 0.020
1982 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.05 0.046 1.31 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
1983 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.91 0.040 1.13 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.015
1984 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.8 0.0 10.0 15 0.74 0.032 0.92 95.2 73.1 1.2 0.013
1985 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.93 0.041 1.16 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
1986 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.15 0.050 1.43 95.2 73.1 1.9 0.020
1987 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.84 0.037 1.05 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.014
1988 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.19 0.052 1.48 95.2 73.1 1.9 0.020
1989 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.92 0.041 1.15 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
1990 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.93 0.041 1.15 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
1991 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.00 0.044 1.24 95.2 73.1 1.6 0.017
1992 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.91 0.040 1.13 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
1993 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.95 0.042 1.18 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
1994 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.99 0.043 1.23 95.2 73.1 1.6 0.017
1995 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.89 0.039 1.10 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.015
1996 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.89 0.039 1.11 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.015
1997 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.86 0.038 1.06 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.015
1998 0.9 0.0 0.9 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.80 0.035 0.99 95.2 73.1 1.3 0.014
1999 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.96 0.042 1.19 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
2000 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.06 0.047 1.32 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
2001 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.0 0.9 0.0 10.0 15 0.85 0.037 1.06 95.2 73.1 1.4 0.015
2002 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 15 0.93 0.041 1.16 95.2 73.1 1.5 0.016
2003 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.04 0.046 1.29 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
2004 1.1 0.0 1.1 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 0.97 0.042 1.20 95.2 73.1 1.6 0.016
2005 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.13 0.050 1.41 95.2 73.1 1.8 0.019
2006 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.14 0.050 1.41 95.2 73.1 1.8 0.019
2007 1.3 0.0 1.3 6.0 1.2 0.0 10.0 15 1.08 0.047 1.34 95.2 73.1 1.7 0.018
2008 1.2 0.0 1.2 6.0 1.1 0.0 10.0 15 1.00 0.044 1.25 95.2 73.1 1.6 0.017
2009 1.4 0.0 1.4 6.0 1.3 0.0 10.0 15 1.16 0.051 1.45 95.2 73.1 1.9 0.020
2010 1.6 0.0 1.6 6.0 1.5 0.0 10.0 15 1.36 0.060 1.69 95.2 73.1 2.2 0.023
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is made at a primary
distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Calories per cup-equivalent and grams per cup-equivalent were obtained from
USDA's Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. 4Food Pattern Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 5Grams per day divided by grams per-cup
equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: The loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional research
and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Dry edible beans: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 6.9 6.9 6.5 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.3 9.8 0.1
1971 6.8 6.8 6.4 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.2 9.7 0.1
1972 6.0 6.0 5.6 15.4 5.1 0.2 6.3 8.6 0.1
1973 7.3 7.3 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.7 10.5 0.1
1974 5.6 5.6 5.2 15.4 4.7 0.2 5.8 7.8 0.1
1975 6.8 6.8 6.4 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.2 9.7 0.1
1976 6.4 6.4 6.0 15.4 5.4 0.2 6.7 9.1 0.1
1977 6.4 6.4 6.0 15.4 5.4 0.2 6.7 9.2 0.1
1978 5.1 5.1 4.8 15.4 4.3 0.2 5.4 7.3 0.1
1979 5.3 5.3 5.0 15.4 4.5 0.2 5.5 7.6 0.1
1980 4.9 4.9 4.6 15.4 4.1 0.2 5.1 6.9 0.1
1981 5.5 5.5 5.2 15.4 4.6 0.2 5.8 7.8 0.1
1982 7.5 7.5 7.0 15.4 6.3 0.3 7.9 10.7 0.1
1983 6.3 6.3 5.9 15.4 5.3 0.2 6.6 9.0 0.1
1984 5.5 5.5 5.1 15.4 4.6 0.2 5.7 7.8 0.1
1985 7.0 7.0 6.6 15.4 5.9 0.3 7.4 10.1 0.1
1986 6.5 6.5 6.1 15.4 5.5 0.2 6.9 9.3 0.1
1987 5.5 5.5 5.2 15.4 4.6 0.2 5.8 7.9 0.1
1988 6.9 6.9 6.5 15.4 5.9 0.3 7.3 10.0 0.1
1989 5.5 5.5 5.2 15.4 4.6 0.2 5.8 7.8 0.1
1990 6.7 6.7 6.3 15.4 5.7 0.2 7.1 9.7 0.1
1991 7.4 7.4 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.7 10.6 0.1
1992 7.8 7.8 7.3 15.4 6.6 0.3 8.2 11.3 0.1
1993 7.3 7.3 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.7 10.5 0.1
1994 7.8 7.8 7.3 15.4 6.6 0.3 8.2 11.2 0.1
1995 7.5 7.5 7.1 15.4 6.3 0.3 7.9 10.8 0.1
1996 7.4 7.4 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.8 10.6 0.1
1997 7.4 7.4 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.7 10.6 0.1
1998 7.2 7.2 6.8 15.4 6.1 0.3 7.6 10.4 0.1
1999 7.8 7.8 7.3 15.4 6.6 0.3 8.2 11.1 0.1
2000 7.6 7.6 7.1 15.4 6.4 0.3 8.0 10.9 0.1
2001 6.9 6.9 6.5 15.4 5.9 0.3 7.3 9.9 0.1
2002 6.7 6.7 6.3 15.4 5.7 0.2 7.0 9.6 0.1
2003 6.8 6.8 6.3 15.4 5.7 0.3 7.1 9.7 0.1
2004 5.9 5.9 5.6 15.4 5.0 0.2 6.2 8.5 0.1
2005 6.1 6.1 5.7 15.4 5.1 0.2 6.4 8.6 0.1
2006 6.5 6.5 6.1 15.4 5.5 0.2 6.8 9.3 0.1
2007 6.4 6.4 6.0 15.4 5.4 0.2 6.7 9.1 0.1
2008 6.4 6.4 6.0 15.4 5.4 0.2 6.7 9.2 0.1
2009 6.0 6.0 5.7 15.4 5.1 0.2 6.3 8.6 0.1
2010 7.1 7.1 6.7 15.4 6.0 0.3 7.4 10.2 0.1
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability
estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for
additional research and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Legumes: Per capita availability adjusted for loss1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 7.6 7.6 7.2 15.4 6.5 0.3 8.0 10.9 0.1
1971 7.5 7.5 7.0 15.4 6.3 0.3 7.9 10.7 0.1
1972 6.8 6.8 6.4 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.1 9.7 0.1
1973 7.9 7.9 7.4 15.4 6.7 0.3 8.3 11.3 0.1
1974 6.2 6.2 5.9 15.4 5.3 0.2 6.6 8.8 0.1
1975 7.2 7.2 6.8 15.4 6.1 0.3 7.6 10.2 0.1
1976 6.9 6.9 6.5 15.4 5.9 0.3 7.3 9.9 0.1
1977 6.7 6.7 6.3 15.4 5.7 0.2 7.1 9.6 0.1
1978 5.8 5.8 5.4 15.4 4.9 0.2 6.0 8.2 0.1
1979 5.8 5.8 5.4 15.4 4.9 0.2 6.1 8.3 0.1
1980 5.4 5.4 5.1 15.4 4.6 0.2 5.7 7.6 0.1
1981 6.0 6.0 5.6 15.4 5.1 0.2 6.3 8.5 0.1
1982 7.8 7.8 7.3 15.4 6.6 0.3 8.2 11.2 0.1
1983 6.7 6.7 6.3 15.4 5.7 0.2 7.1 9.6 0.1
1984 5.9 5.9 5.5 15.4 5.0 0.2 6.2 8.4 0.1
1985 7.5 7.5 7.0 15.4 6.3 0.3 7.9 10.7 0.1
1986 7.2 7.2 6.8 15.4 6.1 0.3 7.6 10.3 0.1
1987 6.1 6.1 5.7 15.4 5.1 0.2 6.4 8.7 0.1
1988 7.5 7.5 7.1 15.4 6.4 0.3 7.9 10.8 0.1
1989 6.1 6.1 5.7 15.4 5.2 0.2 6.4 8.7 0.1
1990 7.2 7.2 6.8 15.4 6.1 0.3 7.6 10.3 0.1
1991 7.9 7.9 7.4 15.4 6.7 0.3 8.3 11.3 0.1
1992 8.4 8.4 7.9 15.4 7.1 0.3 8.8 12.1 0.1
1993 7.8 7.8 7.3 15.4 6.6 0.3 8.2 11.2 0.1
1994 8.2 8.2 7.7 15.4 6.9 0.3 8.6 11.8 0.1
1995 8.4 8.4 7.9 15.4 7.1 0.3 8.9 12.1 0.1
1996 8.0 8.0 7.5 15.4 6.8 0.3 8.4 11.5 0.1
1997 8.2 8.2 7.7 15.4 7.0 0.3 8.7 11.8 0.1
1998 8.0 8.0 7.5 15.4 6.8 0.3 8.4 11.5 0.1
1999 8.3 8.3 7.8 15.4 7.1 0.3 8.8 11.9 0.1
2000 8.4 8.4 7.9 15.4 7.1 0.3 8.8 12.0 0.1
2001 7.7 7.7 7.2 15.4 6.5 0.3 8.1 11.0 0.1
2002 7.5 7.5 7.0 15.4 6.3 0.3 7.9 10.7 0.1
2003 7.4 7.4 6.9 15.4 6.2 0.3 7.8 10.5 0.1
2004 6.6 6.6 6.2 15.4 5.6 0.2 7.0 9.5 0.1
2005 6.9 6.9 6.5 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.2 9.6 0.1
2006 7.7 7.7 7.2 15.4 6.5 0.3 8.1 10.8 0.1
2007 7.1 7.1 6.7 15.4 6.0 0.3 7.5 10.0 0.1
2008 6.8 6.8 6.4 15.4 5.7 0.3 7.1 9.7 0.1
2009 6.8 6.8 6.4 15.4 5.8 0.3 7.2 9.6 0.1
2010 8.9 8.9 8.3 15.4 7.5 0.3 9.3 12.4 0.1
1
This table uses aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability
estimate is made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Product weight. 3Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional
research and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
Vegetables: Per capita availability adjusted for loss /1
Food Pattern
Total loss, all Calories
Year Primary weight2 Retail weight2 Consumer weight Per capita availability adjusted for loss Equivalents
levels available daily3
available daily4
Lbs/year Lbs/year Lbs/year Percent Lbs/year Oz/day G/day Number Cups
1970 336.9 230.0 212.8 55.1 151.4 6.6 188.1 132.0 1.51
1971 340.1 228.7 211.6 55.8 150.2 6.6 186.6 129.6 1.49
1972 337.6 229.4 212.2 55.4 150.5 6.6 187.1 129.0 1.49
1973 335.8 228.1 211.0 55.6 149.2 6.5 185.4 128.8 1.49
1974 334.7 224.8 207.9 56.4 146.0 6.4 181.4 124.4 1.46
1975 338.7 227.8 210.6 56.1 148.5 6.5 184.6 127.8 1.49
1976 349.0 232.5 215.0 56.6 151.4 6.6 188.1 129.2 1.51
1977 345.0 232.1 214.6 56.1 151.5 6.6 188.3 128.0 1.49
1978 335.0 224.3 207.3 56.3 146.5 6.4 182.0 124.1 1.45
1979 340.3 228.5 211.2 56.3 148.6 6.5 184.7 125.1 1.47
1980 338.0 230.3 212.8 55.5 150.3 6.6 186.8 123.0 1.47
1981 334.8 226.1 208.9 56.0 147.3 6.5 183.1 122.6 1.46
1982 337.8 230.1 212.5 55.8 149.3 6.5 185.5 125.8 1.50
1983 339.9 230.5 213.0 55.8 150.4 6.6 186.9 127.1 1.50
1984 357.7 240.3 221.9 56.5 155.5 6.8 193.2 127.9 1.53
1985 360.4 243.7 224.7 56.3 157.5 6.9 195.7 131.3 1.57
1986 361.1 243.8 224.9 56.0 158.7 7.0 197.3 133.0 1.58
1987 367.2 248.7 229.4 56.3 160.4 7.0 199.3 130.5 1.59
1988 366.2 251.7 232.0 55.7 162.3 7.1 201.7 131.1 1.62
1989 380.8 259.6 239.3 56.3 166.4 7.3 206.9 131.7 1.64
1990 386.8 260.9 240.7 56.8 167.1 7.3 207.6 132.3 1.65
1991 397.0 265.6 245.2 56.7 172.0 7.5 213.8 139.3 1.70
1992 395.6 268.1 247.3 56.5 172.1 7.5 213.9 138.3 1.71
1993 408.5 275.5 254.2 56.8 176.4 7.7 219.3 142.0 1.75
1994 413.2 281.2 259.4 56.8 178.5 7.8 221.8 141.2 1.76
1995 407.9 275.8 254.5 56.8 176.0 7.7 218.8 141.2 1.73
1996 418.3 282.4 260.7 57.0 179.8 7.9 223.4 144.8 1.78
1997 415.8 282.8 260.8 57.0 178.6 7.8 221.9 140.7 1.77
1998 411.8 278.2 256.5 57.3 175.8 7.7 218.4 138.0 1.74
1999 414.7 283.5 261.3 56.9 178.7 7.8 222.1 140.2 1.76
2000 424.0 291.0 266.9 57.6 179.6 7.9 223.2 141.0 1.80
2001 414.3 284.9 261.3 57.6 175.8 7.7 218.5 140.3 1.77
2002 413.5 283.3 259.8 57.8 174.5 7.6 216.9 136.2 1.75
2003 421.4 288.4 264.4 57.8 177.8 7.8 221.0 140.9 1.79
2004 423.3 291.3 266.8 57.8 178.5 7.8 221.8 137.7 1.78
2005 413.8 283.4 259.7 58.1 173.2 7.6 215.2 131.8 1.72
2006 403.2 277.4 253.9 58.1 168.9 7.4 209.9 133.7 1.72
2007 405.8 277.8 254.5 58.6 168.0 7.4 208.8 133.0 1.70
2008 392.2 269.5 247.0 58.5 162.8 7.1 202.4 125.7 1.63
2009 391.2 267.8 245.5 58.5 162.3 7.1 201.7 122.1 1.60
2010 393.1 270.7 248.0 58.4 163.7 7.2 203.5 124.8 1.63
Note: Loss estimates from retail/institutional to consumer level for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood have been updated. See
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib44/. Also, loss estimates at the consumer level have been updated. See http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/TB1927/. 1This table uses
aggregate food availability data, adjusts for losses, and converts the remaining supply into daily per capita calories and Food Pattern Equivalents. 2The basic availability estimate is
made at a primary distribution level, which is dictated for each commodity by the structure of the marketing system and data availability. Fresh-weight equivalent. 3Food Pattern
Equivalents multiplied by calories per cup-equivalent. 4Grams per day divided by grams per-cup equivalent.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service. Data last updated Feb. 1, 2012. Note: Loss factors presented here are first estimates and are intended to serve as a starting point for additional
research and discussion. We welcome suggestions to expand on and improve our loss estimates. Contact Jean Buzby at jbuzby@ers.usda.gov or Jeanine Bentley at jbentley@ers.usda.gov
