Since we are all gearing up for our pumpkin pie buying and baking, I thought I would compile the information you need to make some educated choices. I’ve outlined the calorie and fat content of of the top brands of pumpkin pies, and I’ve also found four great, healthy recipes for homemade pumpkin pies, which give you some lower fat and lower sugar options! Happy eating, everyone!

Buying Frozen Pies

Marie Callender’s Pumpkin Pie

Serving size: 1/8,     Calories per serving: 320,   Fat grams: 13

Sara Lee Oven Fresh Pumpkin Pie

Serving size: 1/8,    Calories per serving: 260,   Fat grams: 10

Sara Lee Signature Selections Pumpkin Pie

Serving size: 1/10  Calories per serving: 240,     Fat grams: 9

Mrs. Smith’s Classic Pumpkin:

Serving Size: 1/6,   Calories per serving: 280,    Fat grams: 14

Mrs. Smith’s Special Recipes Homemade Pumpkin:

Serving Size: 1/10, Calories per serving: 300,    Fat grams: 13

Buying Fresh Pies

Entenmann’s Pumpkin Pie:

Serving Size: 1/5,    Calories per serving: 300,    Fat grams: 13

Whole Foods Pumpkin Pie:

Serving Size: 1/8,    Calories per serving: 300,    Fat grams: 12

Baking Homemade:

For a healthy recipe which uses a sugar substitute and tofu in place of eggs and oils, see this recipe from Fit Sugar.

For a zero calorie all natural sugar substitute - pumpkin pie, see this recipe from Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat?

For a pie with about 1/3 the calories (196) and half the fat (7) of most store-bought  versions, try making this one from Dr. Gourmet at  DIY Network

This Lite Pumpkin Pie Recipe from Foodandhealth.com, is only 165 calories per slice (1/8 pie), and 1.5 grams of fat!

Toppings

Kraft Regular Cool Whip

Serving Size: 9 g, Calories: 25, Fat: 1.5 grams

Kraft Lite Cool Whip

Serving Size: 9 g, Calories: 20, Fat: 1 gram

Kraft Free Cool Whip

Serving Size: 9 g, Calories: 15, Fat, 0 grams

Breyer’s Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving Size: ½ cup, Calories: 140, 8 grams