LogmaBread stuffing is about 180 kcal per 100 g. The bread is the base, but the butter and stock it soaks up carry most of the calories, and sausage or extra butter push it higher.
Approximate values for 1 cup (about 200 g) of bread stuffing.
Stuffing calories by portion
Stuffing has no fixed recipe. The same scoop can be dry boxed mix or a rich batch loaded with butter and sausage, and that moves the number a lot. Here are the common portions.
| Portion | Approx. amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Bread stuffing | 100 g | ~180 kcal |
| Half cup side | about 100 g | ~180 kcal |
| Full cup scoop | about 200 g | ~360 kcal |
| Boxed mix, prepared (Stove Top style) | half cup, about 100 g | ~180 kcal |
| Cornbread dressing | 1 cup, about 200 g | ~380 kcal |
| Homemade with sausage and butter | 1 cup, about 230 g | ~460 kcal |
Built from about 180 kcal per 100 g for plain bread stuffing. Cornbread sits a little higher, and a sausage and butter batch reaches about 200 kcal per 100 g. A single extra tablespoon of butter stirred in adds about 100 kcal across the pan.
Why stuffing calories vary so much
- The fat it soaks up: bread is a sponge. The butter and stock poured over it before baking is where most of the calories come from, and you cannot see it in the finished tray.
- Add ins: sausage, bacon or extra butter can add 100 kcal or more to a single cup.
- Bread versus cornbread: cornbread dressing is usually a touch richer than a plain white bread stuffing.
- Scoop size: a polite half cup side and a heaped holiday scoop are easily double each other.
This is exactly where a photo calorie app struggles. Stuffing looks the same whether it was made with two tablespoons of butter or a whole stick, and the sausage is mixed in out of sight. Saying "a cup of sausage stuffing" gives the estimate something real to work with.
“A cup of stuffing, some turkey and a scoop of mashed potatoes.”
Example: Logma splits the plate into stuffing, turkey and mashed potatoes and logs each one with macros, so your Thanksgiving plate is counted in a few seconds without weighing anything.
Thanksgiving plate calories
| Plate | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Cup of stuffing on its own | ~360 kcal |
| Stuffing, turkey and mashed potatoes | ~800 kcal |
| Full plate with gravy and a roll | ~1,100 kcal |
| Full plate plus a slice of pumpkin pie | ~1,400 kcal |
Stuffing is rarely the whole story. The gravy, the roll and the pie usually add more than the stuffing itself, so logging the full plate honestly matters more than cutting the scoop in half.
Can you eat stuffing on a diet
Yes. A half cup side is about 180 kcal, which fits most days if you plan the plate around it. The trouble is that stuffing is easy to pile on, and it sits next to a lot of other rich sides.
- Take a half cup, not a heaped cup
- Skip the extra ladle of gravy on top of it
- Load the rest of the plate with turkey and vegetables
- Log it honestly. If your weekly calorie deficit holds, one holiday plate will not undo your progress
4 ways to make lighter stuffing
- Use less butter: cutting the butter by half is the single biggest saving, and most people never taste the difference.
- Swap in stock: moisten the bread with more stock and less butter.
- Add vegetables: celery, onion and mushroom add volume and flavour for almost no calories.
- Serve a half cup: a smaller scoop next to more turkey and greens is the easiest win on a busy plate.
FAQ
How many calories are in a cup of stuffing?
A full cup of bread stuffing is about 360 calories. A half cup side is around 180, and a rich homemade batch with sausage and butter can reach 460 per cup.
How many calories in a serving of stuffing?
A standard half cup serving is about 180 calories, with roughly 22 g of carbs and 9 g of fat. The number climbs fast with extra butter or sausage.
Is stuffing or dressing more fattening?
They are the same dish by a different name, so the calories are similar. Cornbread dressing tends to run slightly higher than a plain bread stuffing.
Why is stuffing so high in calories?
The bread soaks up butter and stock, and often sausage, so a food that looks light carries a lot of hidden fat you cannot see in the tray.
Can I eat stuffing while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calories. Take a half cup, go easy on the gravy and fill the rest of the plate with turkey and vegetables.
Sources: NutritionValue (bread stuffing per 100 g) · CalorieKing (bread stuffing, dry mix prepared) · Eat This Much (1 cup of stuffing). Values are approximate and vary by recipe, portion and brand. Not medical advice.
