Foods Highest in Cholesterol
7,699 foods ranked by Cholesterol per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Cholesterol, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of the body and only in animal-based foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs; dietary cholesterol comes from foods like eggs, meat and dairy. It is needed to build cell membranes, vitamin D and several hormones.
Read the full Cholesterol guideValues per 100 g.
Egg yolks, organ meats, shellfish, fatty meats and full-fat dairy. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Cholesterol - frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Cholesterol?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, braised, Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered, Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, braised and Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried. See the full ranking above.
How much Cholesterol do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 300 mg. Guidelines advise keeping intake "as low as possible" while eating a healthy pattern.
What does Cholesterol do?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of the body and only in animal-based foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs; dietary cholesterol comes from foods like eggs, meat and dairy. It is needed to build cell membranes, vitamin D and several hormones.
Can you have too much Cholesterol?
For most people dietary cholesterol has a modest effect on blood cholesterol, but those who are sensitive may see LDL rise. Saturated and trans fats generally affect blood cholesterol more.