Thanksgiving Calorie Calculator

Avoid packing on the pounds this holiday season by figuring out how many calories are in your favorite meals using this handy, holiday calorie list.

Salads and Appetizers:

• 3 cups salad (with light dressing):  100 calories
• ½ cup JELLO with fruit: 120 calories
• ½ cup Waldorf salad: 110 calories
• 1 cracker with cheese: 70 calories
• ½ cup mixed raw vegetables: 25 calories
• ½ cup mixed nuts: 440 calories
• 1 oz. tortilla or potato chips: 150 calories (75 extra calories per tablespoon of dip)

 

Main Course:

• 6 oz. cured ham: 300 calories
• 6 oz. white and dark turkey: 340 calories
• ½ cup stuffing: 180 calories
• ½ cup cranberry sauce: 190 calories
• ½ cup mashed potatoes: 150 calories
• ½ cup gravy: 150 calories
• ½ cup green bean casserole: 225 calories
• ½ cup candied sweet potatoes: 150 calories
• 1 dinner roll: 110 calories (45 extra calories with one pat of butter)

 

Drinks:

• 1 mixed drink: 250 calories
• 1 glass of wine: 120 calories                                     
• 1 glass of cider: 120 calories
• 1 cup eggnog: 343 calories

 

Desserts:

• 2 small chocolate chip cookies: 150 calories
• 1-piece apple pie: 410 calories
• 1-piece pecan pie: 480 calories
• 1-piece pumpkin pie: 180 calories
• ½ cup whipped cream: 75 calories
• ½ cup ice cream: 145 calories

 

Leftovers:

• 1 turkey sandwich with mayo and cranberry sauce: 450 calories
• 1 open-face turkey sandwich with stuffing and gravy: 290 calories