Thanksgiving is a holiday that for many people circles around food, so it is good to know the calories in the food that you will be eating. From the turkey to potatoes to pie, there is a wide range of calories in Thanksgiving food.
Turkey
A 3-oz. serving of light meat from a turkey contains 98 calories, compared to 142 calories in an average 4-oz. serving of dark turkey meat.
Mashed Potatoes
One cup of fresh mashed potatoes contains 256 calories, with every tablespoon of canned turkey gravy adding 8 calories to your meal.
Stuffing
A 1-cup serving of cornbread stuffing has 358 calories. If you opt to use the prepared, dry mix, there are 179 calories in a half-cup serving.
Cranberries
A cup of either cooked or canned cranberries has 418 calories. Substituting fresh cranberries will provide only 60 calories in 1 cup, which is 2 servings.
Pies
One-eighth of a 9-inch round apple pie has 411 calories, whereas the same size piece of pumpkin pie has 323 calories.
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