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Foods Rich in Cholesterol
Waxy substance found in animal foods. The body produces cholesterol for hormones and cell membranes. Dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood levels than previously thought.
IFCT 2017 (India) + INDB + USDA FoodData Central
✓ Key Benefits
- Precursor to hormones (testosterone, estrogen)
- Component of cell membranes
- Required for vitamin D synthesis
- Produces bile acids for digestion
Deficiency Signs
- Rarely deficient (body produces its own)
Top 30 Foods Rich in Cholesterol
Ranked by mg per 100g edible portion. Filter by food origin or dietary preference.
| # | Food | mg/100g | % DV | DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3100 | — | USDA | |
| 2 | 3100 | — | USDA | |
| 3 | 3010 | — | USDA | |
| 4 | 2560 | — | USDA | |
| 5 | 2550 | — | USDA | |
| 6 | 2500 | — | USDA | |
| 7 | 2310 | — | USDA | |
| 8 | 2200 | — | USDA | |
| 9 | 2120 | — | USDA | |
| 10 | 2100 | — | USDA | |
| 11 | 2040 | — | USDA | |
| 12 | 2020 | — | USDA | |
| 13 | 2000 | — | USDA | |
| 14 | 1668 | — | IFCT | |
| 15 | 1630 | — | USDA | |
| 16 | 1590 | — | USDA | |
| 17 | 1350 | — | USDA | |
| 18 | 1345 | — | IFCT | |
| 19 | बकरी का दिमाग | 1340 | — | IFCT |
| 20 | 1336 | — | IFCT | |
| 21 | 1085 | — | IFCT | |
| 22 | 1080 | — | USDA | |
| 23 | 1076 | — | IFCT | |
| 24 | 1000 | — | USDA | |
| 25 | अंडा की जर्दी, कच्चा, जमा हुआ, पास्क्चराइज्ड | 991 | — | USDA |
| 26 | 933 | — | USDA | |
| 27 | अंडे की जर्दी, कच्ची, फ्रोजन, मीठी, पाश्चुरीकृत | 917 | — | USDA |
| 28 | 912 | — | USDA | |
| 29 | 884 | — | USDA | |
| 30 | 856 | — | IFCT |
IFCT 2017 · INDB · USDA FoodData Central · per 100g edible portion% DV based on ICMR 2020 RDA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cholesterol do for the body?▼
Precursor to hormones (testosterone, estrogen). Component of cell membranes. Required for vitamin D synthesis. Produces bile acids for digestion.
What happens if I don't get enough Cholesterol?▼
Cholesterol deficiency can lead to: Rarely deficient (body produces its own). Adequate intake through diet or supplementation is recommended.