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