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Average crop yields for each crop, by region

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	Ranking is based on calorie & protein yields. {{p2\|(see why)\|		Ranking is based on calorie & protein yields. {{p2\|(see why)\|
	'''Why is ranking ''only'' based on protein and calories?'''		'''Why is ranking ''only'' based on protein and calories?'''
	<br />It's true that humans need a lot more than just protein and calories. We also need vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omegas (3 and 6). '''But''' in a world where farm land is scarce (which ''is'' today's world, in the sense that both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]] are happening), protein and calories are of greatest concern.		<br />It's true that humans need a lot more than just protein and calories. We also need vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omegas (3 and 6). '''But''' in a world where farm land is scarce (which ''is'' today's world, in the sense that both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]] are happening), protein and calories are of greatest concern. Here's why:
	<br />- Nearly every crop in its natural form contains ''some'' vitamins and minerals.		<br />- Nearly every crop in its natural form contains ''some'' vitamins and minerals.
	<br />&~~nbsp~~;- Worst-case, if there are any missing nutrients, they can be supplemented/fortified with almost zero land footprint.		<br />&emsp;- Worst-case, if there are any missing nutrients, they can be supplemented/fortified with almost zero land footprint.
	<br />&~~nbsp~~;- The [[crop choices\|generated scenario]] is actually more nutritionally complete than the status quo, in terms of vitamins/minerals, despite being based on optimizing just calories & protein. See the nutrition calculator links on the main [[crop choices]] page.		<br />&emsp;- The [[crop choices\|generated scenario]] is actually more nutritionally complete than the status quo, in terms of vitamins/minerals, despite being based on optimizing just calories & protein. See the nutrition calculator links on the main [[crop choices]] page.
	<br />- There is almost always an overabundance of fibre in crops. There are [[biomass waste\|parts of plants]] we don't eat ''because'' they are so fiberous.		<br />- There is almost always an overabundance of fibre in crops. There are [[biomass waste\|parts of plants]] we don't eat ''because'' they are so fiberous.
	<br />- Omegas 3 & 6 are a genuine concern. I'll add these into the analysis when I get the time. The next version of the [[nutrition calculator]] will include omegas 3 & 6.		<br />- Omegas 3 & 6 are a genuine concern. I'll add these into the analysis when I get the time. The next version of the [[nutrition calculator]] will include omegas 3 & 6.

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Average crop yields for each crop, by region

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	===Average [[crop yields]] for each crop, by region===		===Average [[crop yields]] for each crop, by region===

	The best-~~yielding~~ crops are on the '''left''' (after ''status-quo'') and the worst are on the right.		The best-ranked crops are on the '''left''' (after ''status-quo'') and the worst are on the right.

	Ranking is based on calories & protein ([[crop choices~~#FAQ~~\|~~see why~~]]).<br />		Ranking is based on calorie & protein yields. {{p2\|(see why)\|
	~~More specifically~~, 2000 [[Term:kalories\|kalories]] is given the same ''value'' as 60 grams of protein.		'''Why is ranking ''only'' based on protein and calories?'''
			<br />It's true that humans need a lot more than just protein and calories. We also need vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omegas (3 and 6). '''But''' in a world where farm land is scarce (which ''is'' today's world, in the sense that both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]] are happening), protein and calories are of greatest concern.
			<br />- Nearly every crop in its natural form contains ''some'' vitamins and minerals.
			<br /> - Worst-case, if there are any missing nutrients, they can be supplemented/fortified with almost zero land footprint.
			<br /> - The [[crop choices\|generated scenario]] is actually more nutritionally complete than the status quo, in terms of vitamins/minerals, despite being based on optimizing just calories & protein. See the nutrition calculator links on the main [[crop choices]] page.
			<br />- There is almost always an overabundance of fibre in crops. There are [[biomass waste\|parts of plants]] we don't eat ''because'' they are so fiberous.
			<br />- Omegas 3 & 6 are a genuine concern. I'll add these into the analysis when I get the time. The next version of the [[nutrition calculator]] will include omegas 3 & 6.
			}} {{p2\|(see weighting)\|For ranking, 2000 [[Term:kalories\|kalories]] is given the same ''value'' as 60 grams of protein.}}

	This table is generated by [[Code:food1.sql]] which uses data from [https://fao.org FAO] (on food crop production) and [https://usda.gov USDA] (on food nutrition info).		This table is generated by [[Code:food1.sql]] which uses data from [https://fao.org FAO] (on food crop production) and [https://usda.gov USDA] (on food nutrition info).

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More specifically, 2000 Term:kalories| is given the same ''value'' as 60 grams of protein. This table is generated by Code:food1.sql which uses data from [https://fao.org FAO] (on food crop production) and [https://usda.gov USDA] (..."

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Created page with "===Average crop yields for each crop, by region=== The best-yielding crops are on the '''left''' (after ''status-quo'') and the worst are on the right. Ranking is based on calories & protein (see why).<br /> More specifically, 2000 Term:kalories is given the same ''value'' as 60 grams of protein. This table is generated by Code:food1.sql which uses data from [https://fao.org FAO] (on food crop production) and [https://usda.gov USDA] (..."

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