The Big Climate Database
Learn more about the climate impact of food consumption with The Big Climate Database. The most consistent, detailed and transparent data collection to date on the climate footprint of food.
Climate footprint calculated in kg. Click on column titles to sort.
Category | Food | CO2e pr kg Sort descending | Agriculture | ILUC | Processing | Packaging | Transport | Retail |
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Seasonings and spices | Bouillon, chicken, prepared | 0,35 | 0,01 | 0,02 | 0,15 | 0,13 | 0,03 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Salt, table | 0,44 | 0,00 | 0,03 | 0,21 | 0,20 | 0,00 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Bouillon, beef, prepared | 0,51 | 0,14 | 0,05 | 0,15 | 0,13 | 0,03 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Milk, skimmed, 0.5 % fat | 0,55 | 0,34 | 0,08 | -0,03 | 0,08 | 0,08 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Milk, partly skimmed, 1.5 % fat | 0,59 | 0,32 | 0,08 | 0,02 | 0,08 | 0,08 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Milk, whole, 3.5 % fat | 0,65 | 0,31 | 0,08 | 0,10 | 0,08 | 0,08 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Milk, skimmed, with chocolate (UHT) | 0,78 | 0,42 | 0,18 | -0,01 | 0,08 | 0,11 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Honey | 0,79 | 0,13 | 0,04 | 0,14 | 0,41 | 0,07 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Yogurt plain, whole milk | 0,89 | 0,31 | 0,08 | 0,17 | 0,26 | 0,08 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cold buttermilk soup | 0,96 | 0,43 | 0,10 | 0,16 | 0,13 | 0,13 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Eggs, free-range (indoor) | 0,98 | 0,32 | 0,27 | 0,00 | 0,24 | 0,15 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Mayonnaise, low fat | 1,20 | 0,10 | 0,04 | 0,36 | 0,64 | 0,05 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Skyr, 0.2 % fat | 1,32 | 0,67 | 0,16 | 0,09 | 0,26 | 0,14 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Salsa, hot | 1,38 | 0,26 | 0,05 | 0,25 | 0,64 | 0,17 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Vinegar | 1,46 | 0,44 | 0,17 | 0,40 | 0,41 | 0,03 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Egg salad | 1,56 | 0,29 | 0,26 | 0,60 | 0,24 | 0,17 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Soya sauce | 1,64 | 0,30 | 0,19 | 0,23 | 0,85 | 0,08 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Chilli cheese tops | 1,64 | 1,00 | 0,24 | -0,05 | 0,24 | 0,19 | 0,02 |
Seasonings and spices | Mustard, yellow, ready made | 1,80 | 0,32 | 0,30 | 0,34 | 0,78 | 0,05 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cream, cultured, 18 % fat | 1,85 | 0,23 | 0,11 | 1,19 | 0,26 | 0,06 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Remoulade, average values | 1,85 | 0,33 | 0,23 | 0,74 | 0,42 | 0,13 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Tomato ketchup, bottled | 1,90 | 0,65 | 0,18 | 0,57 | 0,42 | 0,08 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Mustard dill sauce | 1,94 | 0,31 | 0,21 | 0,65 | 0,64 | 0,13 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Chili Sauce | 1,94 | 0,61 | 0,12 | 0,34 | 0,64 | 0,23 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Green curry paste | 1,98 | 0,42 | 0,14 | 0,41 | 0,78 | 0,23 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cream, whipping, 38 % fat | 2,03 | 0,11 | 0,10 | 1,69 | 0,08 | 0,04 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Sauce, barbeque | 2,09 | 0,65 | 0,17 | 0,71 | 0,42 | 0,13 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, semihard, Feta, 40 % fidm | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, Brie, 45 % fidm. | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, cottage, 20 % fidm. | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Mozarella sticks | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Blue cheese | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Goat cheese | 2,24 | 1,72 | 0,30 | -0,46 | 0,35 | 0,33 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Tuna salad | 2,36 | 0,10 | 0,34 | 1,56 | 0,24 | 0,12 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Goat milk | 2,63 | 1,80 | 0,26 | 0,10 | 0,08 | 0,39 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Mackerel mayonnaise salad | 2,71 | 0,19 | 0,29 | 1,95 | 0,24 | 0,04 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Ice cream, dairy, (wholemilk based) | 2,91 | 0,61 | 0,31 | 1,29 | 0,51 | 0,16 | 0,02 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Ice cream, dairy (cream based) | 2,91 | 0,61 | 0,31 | 1,29 | 0,51 | 0,16 | 0,02 |
Seasonings and spices | Vegan mayo | 2,93 | 0,11 | 0,23 | 1,66 | 0,64 | 0,29 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Italian mayonnaise salad | 3,48 | 0,12 | 0,29 | 2,04 | 0,64 | 0,38 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Curry mayonnaise salad | 3,48 | 0,12 | 0,29 | 2,04 | 0,64 | 0,38 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Mayonnaise | 3,48 | 0,12 | 0,29 | 2,04 | 0,64 | 0,38 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Salad dressing, thousand island | 3,51 | 0,27 | 0,43 | 2,22 | 0,42 | 0,16 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Blended spread, 75% fat | 3,73 | 0,03 | 0,19 | 3,12 | 0,24 | 0,14 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Salad dressing, oil and vinegar | 3,83 | 0,15 | 0,21 | 3,02 | 0,42 | 0,03 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Butter, salt added | 3,86 | 0,07 | 0,17 | 3,32 | 0,24 | 0,05 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Pesto | 4,42 | 0,69 | 1,22 | 1,30 | 0,64 | 0,56 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Pepper, black | 4,69 | 1,08 | 0,65 | 0,00 | 2,72 | 0,25 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Curry powder | 5,53 | 1,62 | 0,86 | 0,00 | 2,72 | 0,33 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Tahin, sesame paste | 5,54 | 1,55 | 2,95 | 0,09 | 0,64 | 0,31 | 0,01 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, firm, Danbo, 45 % fidm. | 6,63 | 2,87 | 0,61 | 2,28 | 0,35 | 0,53 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, hard, Parmesan, 32 % fidm. | 6,63 | 2,87 | 0,61 | 2,28 | 0,35 | 0,53 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, semihard, Mozzarella, 30 % fidm. | 6,63 | 2,87 | 0,61 | 2,28 | 0,35 | 0,53 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, Danish Blue, 50 % fidm. | 6,63 | 2,87 | 0,61 | 2,28 | 0,35 | 0,53 | 0,00 |
Milk, dairy products and eggs | Cheese, Cream, 60 % fidm. | 6,63 | 2,87 | 0,61 | 2,28 | 0,35 | 0,53 | 0,00 |
Seasonings and spices | Basil, dried | 7,34 | 0,44 | 0,28 | 3,79 | 2,72 | 0,11 | 0,01 |
Seasonings and spices | Bouillon, beef, concentrated, cube | 8,40 | 5,66 | 1,34 | 0,66 | 0,41 | 0,33 | 0,01 |
Goods category
- Beverages (17)
- Bread and bakery products (25)
- Candy and sugar products (11)
- Cereals and cereal products (31)
- Fruits and fruit products (44)
- Legumes and legume products (12)
- Meat and poultry (63)
- (-) Milk, dairy products and eggs (27)
- Mushrooms and mushroom products (5)
- Nuts and seeds (8)
- Plant products and drinks (31)
- Ready meals (37)
- Seafood (51)
- (-) Seasonings and spices (30)
- Vegetables and vegetable products (96)
- Wine, beer and spirits (15)