Thanksgiving Calories Calculator
Calculate calories in your Thanksgiving feast and determine how much exercise you need to burn them off
Calculate Your Thanksgiving Feast
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Your Thanksgiving Feast Summary
Burning These Calories
Thanksgiving Facts
Average Consumption
Americans consume 3,150 calories on Thanksgiving
Exercise Equivalent
5+ hours of football to burn typical meal
Calorie Dense Foods
Pecan pie: 503 calories per slice
Black Friday Shopping
17+ hours of shopping to burn the calories
Exercise Intensity Guide
MET: Metabolic Equivalent of Task. Higher MET = more calories burned per hour.
Understanding Thanksgiving Calories
The Reality of Holiday Eating
The average American consumes about 3,150 calories during Thanksgiving dinner - that's more than many people need in an entire day! This calculation is based on data from the Calorie Control Council.
High-Calorie Culprits
- •Pecan pie: 503 calories per slice
- •Stuffing: 350 calories per cup
- •Sweet potato casserole: 340 calories per cup
- •Mashed potatoes: 240 calories per cup
Burning Off the Feast
To burn off a typical Thanksgiving meal, you'd need to engage in significant physical activity. The calculation uses MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values to estimate calorie burn.
Activity Examples
- •5+ hours of playing football
- •6+ hours of brisk walking
- •17+ hours of Black Friday shopping
- •3+ hours of running at 6 mph
Remember: Moderation is key! Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast, but consider portion sizes and plan some physical activity.