Which Thanksgiving foods are lower in calories?
1. 1/2 cup dry roasted mixed nuts OR cheese and crackers (1.5 oz cheese and 4 whole wheat crackers)
Answer: cheese and crackers (320 cals) vs. nuts (410 cals)
2. 5 ounces of wine (red or white) OR a 12-ounce bottle of beer
Answer: 12 ounces of beer (150 cals) vs. wine (120 cals)
3. White dinner roll OR corn bread (tennis ball size)
Answer: dinner roll (135 cals) vs. corn bread (190 cals)
4. Mashed white potatoes OR mashed butternut squash (1 cup made with margarine and whole milk)
Answer: butternut squash (170 cals) vs. potatoes (240 cals)
5. White meat turkey OR lean pork tenderloin (5 oz serving)
Answer: turkey (195 cals) vs. pork tenderloin (250 cals)
6. Bread stuffing with vegetables OR macaroni and cheese (1 cup)
Answer: mac and cheese (280 cals) vs. stuffing (320 cals)
7. Cranberry sauce OR apple chutney (1/2 cup)
Answer: cranberry sauce (110 cals) vs. chutney (160 cals)
7. Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows OR green bean casserole (1 cup)
Answer: green beans (150 cals) vs. sweet potatoes (350 cals)
8. Pumpkin pie OR apple pie (1/6 of a pie)
Answer: pumpkin pie (300 cals) vs. apple pie (450 cals)
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