Before you unbuckle your belt to prepare for a Thanksgiving feast, it’s worth considering exactly how many calories are going to be in that turkey, dressing and delicious cranberry sauce. We did the math earlier this week showing just how many Whoppers, burritos or popcorn shrimp it would take to match the average 4,500-calorie …
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