From delicious slices of turkey to that mountain of crispy roast potatoes, have you ever wondered how many calories you eat on Christmas Day?
Well now you can find out using the MailOnline calculator.
Made with over 30 holiday staples, it lets you choose how many servings of potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pigs in blankets you’ll inevitably pile on your plate.
As well as taking traditional turkey into account, our tool also lists ham, duck, chicken, lamb and many other types of meat, or plant-based alternatives, that Brits could opt for.
NHS advice states that men should consume around 2,500 calories a day, while women need around 2,000.
A calorie is a way of measuring energy, whether the amount contained in food or the amount used through activity.
The number of calories a person burns each day is dictated by their metabolism, the bodily process that converts food into energy for breathing, thinking and moving.
Metabolic rate depends on age, sex and body size.
People gain weight when they consume more calories than they burn in their daily activities.
To lose weight it is necessary to use more calories than you ingest.
As a result, limiting calories is the first step for those looking to shed a few pounds, with dozens of apps available to track meals and add calories.
However, focusing solely on calories doesn’t take into account the nutrition in a person’s diet, experts warn.
For example, a Diet Coke only contains one calorie, but an apple has around 100, but the former offers no nutritional benefits, while the latter is packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
And for better health, a diet should contain a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, rather than simply being low in calories.
Calorie counting works for some people trying to lose weight, but many report that it didn’t work; Factors such as the type of food consumed and gut health also affect how many calories the body burns, studies have shown.
Those who see success in calorie counting may also face the challenge of their body adapting to a low-calorie diet by lowering their metabolic rate, which can make it difficult to avoid putting the pounds back on.