6 Unbelievable Thanksgiving <br />Food Consumption Facts.<br />According to a YouGov poll conducted<br />in 2013, an estimated 85 percent of<br />Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.<br />The holiday, which is traditionally celebrated<br />by piling your plate high, creates an influx of <br />food consumption stats in the country. .<br />Here are six surprising facts about the foods<br />Americans consume in celebration of Thanksgiving.<br />1, An estimated 46 million turkeys <br />are eaten around Thanksgiving.<br />2, Most people consume an average of 2,500 to<br />4,500 calories during their Thanksgiving meal.<br />3, Thanksgiving is responsible for 40 percent of<br />Campbell’s annual cream of mushroom soup sales. .<br />4, 80 million pounds of cranberries<br />are consumed during Thanksgiving.<br />5, 214 million pounds of potatoes are purchased<br />in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.<br />6, Nearly 19 million pre-made pies<br />are purchased ahead of the holiday
