Foods highest in cholesterol
Dietary cholesterol is only found in animal foods: eggs, meat, shellfish and dairy. Plant foods contain no cholesterol.
The food highest in cholesterol on Micela is Fried egg: 401 mg per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 300 mg per day, for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. It is a general labeling reference, not a personal recommendation.
Top 20 foods highest in cholesterol per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍳 Fried egg | 401 mg | 134 % | 184 mg (1 large egg) |
| 2 | 🥚 Egg | 372 mg | 124 % | 186 mg (1 large egg) |
| 3 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 277 mg | 92 % | 338 mg (2 eggs) |
| 4 | 🦑 Squid | 233 mg | 78 % | 198 mg (3 oz) |
| 5 | 🧈 Butter | 215 mg | 72 % | 30.5 mg (1 tbsp) |
| 6 | 🦐 Shrimp | 189 mg | 63 % | 161 mg (3 oz) |
| 7 | 🦞 Lobster | 146 mg | 49 % | 124 mg (3 oz) |
| 8 | 🍤 Tempura | 131 mg | 44 % | 124 mg (5 shrimp) |
| 9 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 112 mg | 37 % | 205 mg (1 slice (1/6 of the omelette)) |
| 10 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 109 mg | 36 % | 153 mg (1 serving) |
| 11 | 🥓 Bacon | 107 mg | 36 % | 8.7 mg (1 slice, cooked) |
| 12 | 🦃 Turkey | 101 mg | 34 % | 85.8 mg (3 oz) |
| 13 | 🐑 Lamb | 97 mg | 32 % | 82.5 mg (3 oz) |
| 14 | 🦀 Crab | 97 mg | 32 % | 114 mg (1 cup, flaked) |
| 15 | 🥩 Beef | 96 mg | 32 % | 81.6 mg (3 oz) |
| 16 | 🐙 Octopus | 96 mg | 32 % | 81.6 mg (3 oz) |
| 17 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 94 mg | 31 % | 132 mg (1 serving) |
| 18 | 🍮 Flan | 90 mg | 30 % | 138 mg (½ cup) |
| 19 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 87 mg | 29 % | 106 mg (1 slice (1/8 pie)) |
| 20 | 🍗 Chicken | 85 mg | 28 % | 73.1 mg (½ breast, skinless) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most cholesterol in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 2 eggs (122 g) | 338 mg |
| 2 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 1 bowl (2 cups) (400 g) | 236 mg |
| 3 | 🍱 Bento | 1 box (343 g) | 232 mg |
| 4 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 1 slice (1/6 of the omelette) (182 g) | 205 mg |
| 5 | 🍢 Oden | 1 bowl with broth (365 g) | 201 mg |
| 6 | 🦑 Squid | 3 oz (85 g) | 198 mg |
| 7 | 🥚 Egg | 1 large egg (50 g) | 186 mg |
| 8 | 🍳 Fried egg | 1 large egg (46 g) | 184 mg |
| 9 | 🥘 Paella | 1 plate (353 g) | 181 mg |
| 10 | 🦐 Shrimp | 3 oz (85 g) | 161 mg |
Highest in cholesterol in each family
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Waffle, 69 mg per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Egg, 372 mg per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Squid, 233 mg per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Butter, 215 mg per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Flan, 90 mg per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Fried egg, 401 mg per 100 g
The 10 lowest in cholesterol
| Food | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| 🥑 Guacamole | 0 mg |
| 🍚 Mexican rice | 0 mg |
| 🍬 Turron | 0 mg |
| 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 0 mg |
| 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 0 mg |
| 🥖 Stuffing | 0 mg |
| 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 0 mg |
| 🥗 Salad | 0 mg |
| 🧆 Falafel | 0 mg |
| 🍟 French fries | 0 mg |
Ranking among the 174 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most cholesterol?
Among 174 common foods, fried egg: 401 mg per 100 g, followed by egg (372 mg) and scrambled eggs (277 mg).
Which food gives the most cholesterol per serving?
Scrambled eggs: 338 mg in 2 eggs (122 g).
How much cholesterol do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 300 mg per day for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. Actual needs vary by age, sex and life stage: it is a general value, not a personal one.
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