Do you know how many calories are in your Thanksgiving meal? Most try not to think about how much they will consume on Turkey Day, however the average American will gain 10lbs throughout the holiday season and that all begins with Thanksgiving. On average, Americans will each consume between 2,500-4,500 calories on Turkey Day. This is more than twice the recommended amount for an adult.
Stuffing/Dressing
1 Cup
350 calories
17g fat
Roast Turkey
4 (3/8 inch) slices
320 calories
12g fat
Gravy
½ cup
100 calories
8g fat
Mashed Potatoes
1 cup
237 calories
9g fat
Biscuits
2 store bought rolls
340 calories
12g fat
Pumpkin Pie
1 slice (1/8 of pie)
320 calories
14.5g fat
Wine
1 (6 oz) glass
120 cals
Egg Nog
1 cup
345 calories
To further put the size of a typical Thanksgiving meal into prospective, here are some ideas of how a 150lb person could burn off their holiday feast.
-5.5 hours of moderate paced cycling
-5.8 hours of snow shoeing
-15 hours of weight lifting
-4 hours of intense Squash play
-13 hours of brisk walking
-15 hours of dance
-6.5 hours on an elliptical
-17 hours of yoga
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