{"id":162854,"date":"2025-12-01T15:33:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/162854\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:33:18","slug":"how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/162854\/","title":{"rendered":"How many calories are in the average thanksgiving dinner?"},"content":{"rendered":"

(NewsNation<\/a>) \u2014 With Thanksgiving<\/a> being celebrated this week, it means one thing \u2014 food and a lot of it.<\/p>\n

According to LuckyFarmers.com<\/a>, on average, 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving. Americans will consume 80 million pounds of cranberries on the holiday; 214 million pounds of potatoes, and 50 million pounds of sweet potatoes will be eaten, while 483,000 pounds of pumpkin, 77 million pounds of ham, and 40.5 million rolls will all be purchased.<\/p>\n

So based on those numbers, how many average calories are being eaten<\/a> at the dinner table?<\/p>\n

Many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast, according to the Calorie Control Council. Let\u2019s break some of it down:<\/p>\n

Turkey \u2013 480 calories<\/p>\n

A person eating eight ounces of turkey<\/a> amounts to consuming 480 calories.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe skin is also very high in saturated fat, which can raise your blood cholesterol level and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke,\u201d says Consumer Reports\u2019 Maxine Siegel.<\/p>\n

Mashed potatoes and gravy \u2013 257 calories<\/p>\n

One cup of mashed potatoes made with adds up to 237 calories. Mix in the gravy, and it shoots up another 20 calories.<\/p>\n

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Stuffing \u2013 195 calories<\/p>\n

A half cup of stuffing amounts to 195 calories.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to that rather hefty calorie count, the stuffing contains 480 mg of sodium. Making a healthier stuffing requires just a few tweaks,\u201d says trainer Michael Moody.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Sauce \u2013 102 calories<\/p>\n

Enjoying a 1\/4 serving of cranberry sauce packs 102 calories for eaters.<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin Pie \u2013 320 calories<\/p>\n

A slice of pumpkin pie<\/a> after dinner accounts for 320 calories.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll also benefit from the beta-carotene in the pumpkin,\u201d said<\/a> Cathe.com. \u201cBeta-carotenes are good for eye health and your immune system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wine \u2013 125 calories<\/p>\n

Choosing a little white or red wine to go along with the fixings will be 125 calories.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudies show that alcohol lowers your inhibitions, so you may not make the best dietary choices or you may eat more,\u201d Moody acknowledges.<\/p>\n

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