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1100 Calories Plate

Rate a Full Plate

550 Calories Plate

305 = 5 oz with skin

Turkey

3 oz w/o skin = 135
200 = 1/2 cup Stuffing 1/4 cup = 100
15 = 1/4 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup = 30
110 = 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/4 cup = 55
160 = 1/4 cup Gravy 2 Tbsp. = 80
10 = 1/4 cup Tossed Salad 1/2 cup = 20
200 - 2 1/2 Tbsp. Salad Dressing 1 Tbsp. = 80
100 = 1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce 2 Tbsp. = 50
     
1100 Calories Total Calories 550 Calories
Difference = 550 Calories
When you control portion size...
...you can eat 1/2 the calories and still eat the foods you enjoy!

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