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Thanksgiving Calculator
Plan your complete Thanksgiving meal with precise portions and timing
Thanksgiving Meal Planner
Full meal portions
Half adult portions
Adds 30% more turkey
Food Shopping List
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9.3kg
Turkey
(20.4 lbs)
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1.4kg
Stuffing
🥗
33
Appetizer Pieces
🍷
2.4L
Wine
(Adults only)
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0.76kg
Cheese
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570ml
Cranberry Sauce
🥕
1.9kg
Veggie Sides
🥔
2.4kg
Potatoes
🥖
22
Dinner Rolls
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1
9-inch Pies
(7.7 servings)
Total Guests: 11 people
Food Equivalent: 9.5 adult portions
Leftovers: Included (+30% turkey)
Turkey Preparation Timeline
5
Days to Thaw
In refrigerator
6h 48m
Cooking Time
At 325°F (163°C)
2h
Prep Time
Cleaning, stuffing, seasoning
Recommended Timeline:
Start Thawing: 5 days before cooking
Begin Prep: 2 hours before cooking
Start Cooking: 6h 48m before serving
Internal Temp: 165°F (74°C) in thickest part
Estimated Cost Breakdown
Turkey:$42
Wine:$29
Sides:$17
Appetizers:$17
Desserts:$12
Other:$21
Total Estimated Cost:$137
Cost per person:$12
Burn Those Thanksgiving Calories 🔥
Average: 2500-4500 calories
11 hours 40 minutes
Time needed to burn 3000 calories
Burns ~257 calories/hour with walking
Thanksgiving Timeline
1
Start Thawing
5 days before
Move turkey to refrigerator
2
Shop for Food
2-3 days before
Get all non-perishables
3
Prep Work
Day before
Make pies, prep vegetables
4
Cook Turkey
6h 48m before serving
Start early in the morning
Thanksgiving Tips
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Plan 0.75kg (1.5-2 lbs) turkey per person
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Allow 24 hours thawing per 2kg turkey
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Cook to internal temp of 165°F (74°C)
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Plan 300ml wine per adult guest
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One 9-inch pie serves 8 people
Portion Guide
Turkey per person:0.75kg
Stuffing per person:150g
Potatoes per person:250g
Veggie sides per person:200g
Dinner rolls per person:2 pieces
Wine per adult:300ml