The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much

The three pie charts illustrate the average proportions of sodium, saturated fat, and added

sugar

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in typical meals consumed in the USA. These nutrients can be unhealthy if eaten in large amounts.

Overall

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,

dinner

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contains the highest percentages of sodium and saturated fat,

while

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snacks

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have the largest share of added

sugar

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.

Breakfast

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provides the lowest percentage for all three nutrients. Looking more closely, 43% of sodium intake comes from

dinner

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, followed by lunch at 29%. Both

breakfast

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and

snacks

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contribute smaller but equal amounts, at 14%. A similar pattern can be seen for saturated fat:

dinner

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makes up 37%, lunch 26%, and

snacks

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21%, with

breakfast

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again being the lowest at 16%. As for added

sugar

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,

snacks

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dominate with 42%, which is almost double the figure for

dinner

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at 23%. Lunch and

breakfast

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account for 19% and 16% respectively, showing that Americans tend to consume the most

sugar

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during snack time rather than main meals.