Updated June 26, 2019 |
Infoplease Staff
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Growing commonly eaten foods demands an enormous amount of water. Here are some of the thirstiest crops.
| Rank | Food | Quantity | Water required (gallons) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chocolate | 1 lb | 2,067 |
| 2. | Beef | 1 lb | 1,851 |
| 3. | Sheep meat | 1 lb | 1,250 |
| 4. | Pork | 1 lb | 719 |
| 5. | Butter | 1 lb | 666 |
| 6. | Chicken meat | 1 lb | 519 |
| 7. | Cheese | 1 lb | 381 |
| 8. | Olives | 1 lb | 363 |
| 9. | Rice | 1 lb | 299 |
| 10. | Pasta | 1 lb | 222 |
Source: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME), 2015.
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