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Cholesterol Info for Common Foods

Daily Recommended Amount < 300mg of Cholesterol

For lower-cholesterol alternatives, focus on plant products,
including fruits, vegetables, grains and soy, as well as
non-dairy and low/no-fat options.

FOOD	Cholesterol (mg)
Non-Fat Milk (1c)	5
Cottage Cheese (4oz)	9
Sour Cream (2 Tbsp)	10.6
Bacon (3 slices)	16
Chocolate Ice Cream (.5c)	22.4
Smoked Salmon (4oz)	26.1
Hot Dog	30.2
Whole Milk (1c)	35
Butter (1 Tbsp)	37.1
Colby Cheese (1.5oz)	40.4
Half-Half Cream (.5c)	44.8

FOOD	Cholesterol (mg)
Pot Roast (3oz)	51.1
Turkey Bologna (2 slices)	56.1
Trout (4oz)	78.2
Lobster (4oz)	81.6
Ground Turkey (4oz)	83.6
Whitefish (4oz)	87.3
T-Bone Steak (8oz)	88
Chicken Breast w/skin	92.8
Cheeseburger	96
Italian Sausage (2 sm links)	138.3
Egg (1)	212