Top 10 Foods Highest in Cholesterol

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Top 10 Foods Highest in CholesterolCholesterol is a steroid lipid (fat) found in the blood of all animals and isnecessary for proper functioning of our cell membranes and production ofhormones. While there can be negative health benefits associated with low

cholesterol, cholesterol deficiency is rare. Our bodies already manufacture allthe cholesterol we need, so it is not necessary to consume more. Excessiveconsumption of cholesterol has been shown to increase the risk of heartdisease and stroke. Cholesterol is only found in animal food products, andthus, vegans are likely to have lower cholesterol than non-vegans. The currentpercent daily value (DV) for cholesterol is 300mg. Below is a list of high

cholesterol foods, click here for an extended list ofcholesterol rich foods.To lower your cholesterol, read the article oncholesterol lowering foods.

#1: Egg Yolk

The yolks of eggs have the most cholesterol of any food with1234mg per 100 gram serving or 411% of the DV. A single eggyolk will provide 210mg (70% DV) of cholesterol, while a wholeegg provides slightly more with 212mg (71% DV). Thus all the

cholesterol in eggs is found in their yolks.

#2: Caviar (Fish Roe)A common spread for breads in Northern and Eastern Europe,caviar is packed with cholesterol. 100 grams provides 588mg(196% DV), that is 94mg (31% DV) per tablespoon.

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#3: Liver, Pate, Foie GrasCholesterol is manufactured by the liver, and therefore liver incuisine contains a lot of cholesterol. The liver from most anymeat will contain 564mg of cholesterol per 100 grams or188% of the DV. Foie Gras (and most pts) contain 255mg(85% DV) per 100g serving,or 20mg (7% DV) per

tablespoon.
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#4: ButterCommon in cakes, cookies, on bread, and vegetables,butter is everywhere. 100 grams of butter packs 215mg(72% DV) of cholesterol, one stick has more with 243mg(81% DV), and one tablespoon contains 30mg (10% DV).

#5: Shrimp (Prawns, Camarones)100 grams of shrimp will contain 195mg (65% DV) of cholesterol.

A single large shrimp contains 11mg (4% DV), and an ounce ofshrimp will provide around 55mg (18% DV).

#6: Fast Foods (Breakfasts)Fast foods, the breakfasts in particular, are packed withcholesterol. A ham, egg, and cheese biscuit will provide 172mg(57% DV) per 100g serving, or 246mg (82% DV) of cholesterolper biscuit. An egg and sausage biscuit has even more with 261mg (87% DV).

#7: Oil Packed FishAlthough thought to be good for your heart, the oil of fish, and oilpacked fish, does contain quite a bit of cholesterol. Oil packed

Atlantic Sardines carry 142mg (47% DV) of cholesterol per 100g.That is 131mg (44% DV) per can, and 17mg (6% DV) in a singlesardine.

#8: CheeseA vegetarian source ofprotein, and also a good source ofcalcium,cheese is a tasty addition to most any dish. Port de Salut containsthe most cholesterol with 123mg (41% DV) per 100 gram serving.That is 21mg (7% DV) per one inch cube. Other cheeses high incholesterol include: Fontina (39% DV), Gouda (38%), Cream Cheese(37% DV), Gruyere (37%), and Cheddar (35% DV).
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#9: Processed Meats (Sausage, Lamb, Duck)The amount of cholesterol in any processed meatdepends on the cut used, and the amount of fat addedduring processing. Liver sausage and bratwurst willcontain around 158mg (50% DV) of cholesterol per 100gram serving. That is 63mg (21% DV) per link. In terms ofmeats, lamb and duck will contain the most cholesterol allthings being equal.

#10: Shellfish (Oysters, Clams, and Mussels)Shellfish can be eaten raw, baked, steamed, fried, or madeinto chowder. Wild Eastern Oysters contain the mostcholesterol with 105mg (35% DV) per 100g serving. That is30mg (10% DV) per ounce, or 7mg (3% DV) per oyster

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