Do You Know How Many Calories Are Actually In Your Thanksgiving Meal????
Yikes!
The Turkey (6 oz, with skin)
299-340 calories (note that white meat is less caloric than dark meat)
Cranberry Sauce (1/2 cup)
200 calories * If you use jellied cranberry sauce, one slice is 86 calories.
Stuffing (2 scoops)
180 - 350 calories
Sweet Potato Casserole (1 cup)
200-400 calories (depending on toppings)
Green Bean Casserole (2 large spoonfuls)
350 calories
Mashed Potatoes w/ Butter or Gravy
140-240 calories
Corn Bread (1 square)
180 calories
1 Dinner Roll
150 calories *Remember, a tbsp. of butter adds an extra 100 calories
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (1/2 cup)
80 calories
Gravy (1/2 cup)
150 calories
Pumpkin Pie (1 slice)
180 calories *Whipped cream adds 15 calories per tablespoon.
Pecan Pie (1 slice)
500 calories
How Many Total Calories?
An average Thanksgiving meal is 2,500 - 4,500 cals. That means you could gain an entire pound in one sitting.
