Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Cholesterol content of foods

Dairy Products Portion Cholesterol (mg) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (mg)
Milk (non-fat) 1 cup 4 0 0
Milk (low-fat) 1 cup 10 3 2
Milk (whole) 1 cup 33 8 5
Yogurt (non-fat) 1 cup 10 0 0
Yogurt (whole) 1 cup 29 7 5
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz 30 9 6
Cottage Cheese (low-fat) 1 cup 10 2 2

Fats Portion Cholesterol (mg) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (mg)
Butter 1 tsp 11 4 3
Margarine 1 tsp 0 4 1
Vegetable Oils 1 tsp 0 5 1 - 2

Meats & Protein Portion Cholesterol (mg) Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (mg)
Tofu 1/2 cup 0 11 2
Pinto beans 1/2 cup 0 1 0
Egg 1 212 5 2
Halibut 3 ½ oz 41 3 0
Salmon 3 ½ oz 63 12 2
Oysters 3 ½ oz 55 2 1
Crab 3 ½ oz 52 1 0
Lobster 3 ½ oz 71 1 0
Tuna (in water) 3 ½ oz 30 1 0
Shrimp 3 ½ oz 194 1 0
Squid 3 ½ oz 231 1 0
Beef (ground, lean) 3 ½ oz 78 18 7
Beef (short ribs) 3 ½ oz 94 42 18
Beef (sirloin) 3 ½ oz 89 12 5
Beef Liver 3 ½ oz 389 5 2
Veal (top round) 3 ½ oz 135 5 2
Lamb (foreshank) 3 ½ oz 106 14 6
Ham 3 ½ oz 53 6 2
Pork (tenderloin) 3 ½ oz 79 6 2
Pork (chop) 3 ½ oz 85 25 10
Chicken Liver 3 ½ oz 631 6 2
Chicken (no skin) 3 ½ oz 85 5 1