690 million lb of turkey each year, on Thanksgiving.
According to the National Turkey Federation, the average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving is 15 pounds, which means some 690 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S. during Thanksgiving in 2007.
Typically, it is recommended to prepare about 1 to 1.5 pounds of turkey per person for Thanksgiving dinner.
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a lot more than necessary.... :)
According to the National Turkey Federation, 46 million turkeys were eaten at Thanksgiving in 2007.
The number of pounds of stuffing consumed each Thanksgiving are not known. However, over 60 million boxes of stuffing are sold in the U.S. each year at this time.
During Thanksgiving in the United States, it's estimated that approximately 200 million pounds of corn are consumed, primarily in the form of corn-based dishes like cornbread and corn pudding. This figure reflects the popularity of corn as a staple side dish alongside turkey and other traditional foods. Additionally, corn is a key ingredient in many processed foods served during the holiday. Overall, corn plays a significant role in the Thanksgiving feast.
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The bird that is eaten by many people on Thanksgiving is known as the turkey. The turkey is favored over chicken because it is larger and has the ability to feed more people.
The weight of a normal turkey is 23.5 pounds.
The average person in the United States eats about 16 pounds of turkey per year. This number tends to increase during the holiday season, with Thanksgiving being a popular time for turkey consumption.
Tryptophan is an amino acid found in turkey, which is traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals. Many people believe that the tryptophan in turkey is responsible for causing post-Thanksgiving meal drowsiness. However, the amount of tryptophan in turkey is not significantly higher than in other meats.