15 Classic Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked from Best to Worst for Your Weight

Cooked spinach: 41 calories per 1 cup

The pros: A generous portion keeps your appetite under control for far fewer calories and more vitamins than other Thanksgiving foods like, say, a biscuit. Each cup offers 5 grams of satiating protein. Need more reasons to eat more spinach right now? Your body absorbs higher levels of protein, vitamins A and E, fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, and valuable carotenoids such as beta-carotene (important for eye health) when you eat spinach cooked rather than raw.

The cons: The spinach could be loaded with hidden calories, depending on how it’s prepared. A quarter cup of crumbled feta, for example, can add upwards of 100 calories. Stick to a balsamic vinegar topping, for only 14 calories per tablespoon. (Looking for a stress-free Thanksgiving? Get our FREE guide for an unforgettable Thanksgiving. You’ll get easy recipes, kid-friendly crafts and games, inspiring traditions, and more ideas for the best holiday yet.)

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