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Poutine Calories: Small, Regular and LargePlus Loaded Versions
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Fries, squeaky cheese curds and hot gravy. Poutine is simple, which makes it easy to estimate once you know what each layer adds.
The quick answer
| Poutine | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Small / kids | 450-650 |
| Regular | 750-1,000 |
| Large | 1,100-1,500 |
| Loaded (pulled pork, bacon, smoked meat) regular | 1,100-1,600 |
What each layer adds
| Layer | Regular poutine portion | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Fries | ~250 g | 450-600 |
| Cheese curds | ~80-100 g | 280-350 |
| Gravy | ~½ cup (125 ml) | 50-100 |
Gravy is the smallest part. The fries and curds are where nearly all the calories come from, roughly in equal measure for a well-cheesed poutine.
Macros for a regular poutine
| Nutrient | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~850 |
| Protein | ~25-30 g |
| Carbs | ~80-90 g |
| Fat | ~45-50 g |
| Sodium | often 1,500-2,500 mg |
The sodium is worth knowing about: a single poutine can be close to a full day's recommended limit.
Popular toppings
| Topping | Calories added (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pulled pork (~80 g) | 150-200 |
| Bacon (2-3 strips) | 100-150 |
| Montreal smoked meat (~80 g) | 180-250 |
| Fried chicken pieces | 250-400 |
| Italian-style (meat sauce instead of gravy) | +100-200 |
| Sautéed mushrooms and onions | 50-100 |
How to enjoy it and stay on track
- Order the small. It still hits the craving, at about half the calories.
- Make it the meal, not a side with a burger. Burger plus regular poutine is easily 1,600+.
- Share a large between two or three.
- Pick one rich topping, not three.
- Have a lighter day around it rather than trying to "earn" it by skipping meals.
Logging poutine
"Poutine" in a food database could be a small or a large, with or without toppings, and the numbers vary by 1,000 calories. In DietTracker you say "regular poutine with bacon from the chip stand" or "half a large poutine", and it estimates that portion.
Eating out a lot? Our guide to counting calories at restaurants has more quick numbers. Or try DietTracker free.