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What is the most minimal foods, commonly available, nutritionally complete human diet.

For an 80kg man per day...

Dish 1

• 8–10 eggs
• 1–1.2 kg potatoes
• 150–200 g spinach (or mixed leafy greens)
• Water + salt (3–5 g/day)
• 150 g yogurt

Dish 2

• Rice (dry): ~250–350 g
• Chicken (raw): ~400–500 g
• Cabbage: ~200–300 g
• Fruit: 1–2 pieces (e.g. 1–2 oranges or bananas)
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 3

• Beef: ~300–400 g
• Sweet potatoes: ~700–1000 g
• Broccoli: ~200–300 g
• Almonds: ~30–50 g
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 4

• Mackerel/sardines: ~250–350 g
• Cassava: ~600–900 g
• Bell peppers: ~200–300 g
• Sesame seeds: ~30–50 g
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 5

• Quinoa (dry): ~120–180 g
• Black beans (dry): ~100–150 g (or ~250–350 g cooked)
• Kale: ~150–250 g
• Kiwi: 2–3 fruits
• Tahini: ~30–50 g
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 6

• Pork: ~300–400 g
• Barley (dry): ~150–220 g
• Cauliflower: ~200–300 g
• Sunflower seeds: ~30–50 g
• Guava: 1–2 fruits
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 7

• Turkey: ~300–400 g
• Buckwheat (dry): ~150–220 g
• Brussels sprouts: ~200–300 g
• Pumpkin seeds: ~30–50 g
• Papaya: ~300–500 g
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L

Dish 8

• Soybeans (dry): ~100–150 g (or ~250–400 g tofu)
• Brown rice (dry): ~200–300 g
• Kale: ~150–250 g
• Orange: 1–2 fruits
• Flaxseeds: ~20–30 g
• Salt: ~3–5 g
• Water: 2–3 L