Foods high in cholesterol

Brains tops the list with 4,305 mg per serving. The Daily Value for cholesterol is 300 mg. Ranked from 12,186 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

1. 1BrainsLiver and organ meats · 1 cup (140 g)4,305 mg1435% DV
2. 2New Zealand lamb brains, rawLamb, Veal, and Game Products · 4 oz (113 g)2,373 mg791% DV
3. 3New Zealand lamb brains, cooked, soaked and friedLamb, Veal, and Game Products · 3 oz (85 g)2,175 mg725% DV
4. 4Whole egg, dried, stabilized, glucose reducedDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, sifted (85 g)1,714 mg571% DV
5. 5Herring fish oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (218 g)1,670 mg557% DV
6. 6KidneyLiver and organ meats · 1 kidney (230 g)1,633 mg544% DV
7. 7Dried egg yolksDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup sifted (67 g)1,568 mg523% DV
8. 8Sardine oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (218 g)1,548 mg516% DV
9. 9Dried whole eggsDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup sifted (85 g)1,445 mg482% DV
10. 10Cod liver oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (218 g)1,243 mg414% DV
11. 11Goose egg, rawDairy and Egg Products · 1 egg (144 g)1,227 mg409% DV
12. 12Cooked goose eggEggs and omelets · 1 egg (144 g)1,151 mg384% DV
13. 13Menhaden fish oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (218 g)1,136 mg379% DV
14. 14Cooked duck eggEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)1,118 mg373% DV
15. 15Salmon fish oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (218 g)1,057 mg352% DV
16. 16Fully hydrogenated menhaden fish oilFats and Oils · 1 cup (205 g)1,025 mg342% DV
17. 17Dried shrimpShellfish · 1 cup (135 g)851 mg284% DV
18. 18Liver pâtéLiver and organ meats · 1 cup (210 g)821 mg274% DV
19. 19Raw turkey eggDairy and Egg Products · 1 egg (79 g)737 mg246% DV
20. 20Chopped chicken liver with eggs and onionPoultry mixed dishes · 1 cup (208 g)655 mg218% DV
21. 21Chicken giblets, friedPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (145 g)647 mg216% DV
22. 22Canned shrimpShellfish · 1 large can (255 g)643 mg214% DV
23. 23Capon giblets, cooked, simmeredPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (145 g)629 mg210% DV
24. 24Duck egg, rawDairy and Egg Products · 1 egg (70 g)619 mg206% DV
25. 25Stewed gizzards, Puerto Rican stylePoultry mixed dishes · 1 cup (260 g)616 mg205% DV
26. 26GheeButter and animal fats · 1 cup (224 g)573 mg191% DV
27. 27Egg omelet or scrambled egg, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)554 mg185% DV
28. 28Egg salad sandwich on wheat breadEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (270 g)554 mg185% DV
29. 29Egg salad sandwich on white breadEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (270 g)554 mg185% DV
30. 30Turkey liver, cooked, simmeredPoultry Products · 3 oz (85 g)551 mg184% DV
31. 31Egg omelet or scrambled egg, made with cooking sprayEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)548 mg183% DV
32. 32Egg omelet or scrambled egg, made with butterEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)537 mg179% DV
33. 33Simmered chicken gizzardsPoultry Products · 1 cup chopped or dice (145 g)537 mg179% DV
34. 34ButterButter and animal fats · 1 cup (224 g)526 mg175% DV
35. 35Stick butterButter and animal fats · 1 cup (224 g)526 mg175% DV
36. 36Egg omelet or scrambled egg, made with animal fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)525 mg175% DV
37. 37Anhydrous butter oilDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (205 g)525 mg175% DV
38. 38Egg omelet or scrambled egg, fat type unspecifiedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)524 mg175% DV
39. 39Omelet or scrambled eggEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)524 mg175% DV
40. 40Simmered roasting chicken gibletsPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (145 g)518 mg173% DV
41. 41Egg omelet or scrambled egg, fast food or restaurantEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)517 mg172% DV
42. 42Egg omelet or scrambled egg, made with margarineEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)517 mg172% DV
43. 43Egg omelet or scrambled egg, made with oilEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)517 mg172% DV
44. 44Simmered stewing chicken gibletsPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (145 g)515 mg172% DV
45. 45Tub butterButter and animal fats · 1 cup (224 g)504 mg168% DV
46. 46Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)497 mg166% DV
47. 47Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)495 mg165% DV
48. 48Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, made with cooking sprayEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)493 mg164% DV
49. 49Hog mawsLiver and organ meats · 1 cup (140 g)491 mg164% DV
50. 50Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, made with cooking sprayEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)490 mg163% DV
51. 51Salted butterDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (227 g)488 mg163% DV
52. 52Unsalted butterDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (227 g)488 mg163% DV
53. 53Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, made with butterEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)486 mg162% DV
54. 54Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, made with butterEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)485 mg162% DV
55. 55Raw goose liverPoultry Products · 1 liver (94 g)484 mg161% DV
56. 56New Zealand lamb liver, friedLamb, Veal, and Game Products · 3 oz (85 g)481 mg160% DV
57. 57Egg omelet or scrambled egg with dark-green vegetables, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)481 mg160% DV
58. 58Egg omelet or scrambled egg with tomatoes, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)481 mg160% DV
59. 59Omelet with potatoes or onions, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)481 mg160% DV
60. 60Omelet with vegetables, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)481 mg160% DV
61. 61Chicken liver, pan-friedPoultry Products · 3 oz (85 g)479 mg160% DV
62. 62Chicken liver, simmeredPoultry Products · 3 oz (85 g)479 mg160% DV
63. 63Omelet with tomatoes and dark-green vegetables, no fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)477 mg159% DV
64. 64Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, made with animal fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)475 mg158% DV
65. 65Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, made with animal fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)474 mg158% DV
66. 66Beef liverLiver and organ meats · 1 cup (125 g)473 mg158% DV
67. 67Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, fat type unspecifiedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)473 mg158% DV
68. 68Turkey liver, rawPoultry Products · 4 oz (113 g)469 mg156% DV
69. 69Beef liver and onionsMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (202 g)469 mg156% DV
70. 70Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, made with margarineEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)468 mg156% DV
71. 71Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese, made with oilEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)468 mg156% DV
72. 72Egg and sausage croissant sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (270 g)467 mg156% DV
73. 73Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, made with margarineEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)467 mg156% DV
74. 74Egg omelet or scrambled egg with meat, made with oilEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)467 mg156% DV
75. 75Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)466 mg155% DV
76. 76McDonald's Big BreakfastFast Foods · 1 item 9.5 oz (269 g)465 mg155% DV
77. 77Omelet with cheese and meat, made with cooking sprayEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)462 mg154% DV
78. 78Baked pastry with bean paste and salted egg yolkDoughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries · 1 large square Moon Cake (204 g)461 mg154% DV
79. 79Egg omelet or scrambled egg with dark-green vegetables, fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
80. 80Egg omelet or scrambled egg with other vegetables, fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
81. 81Egg omelet or scrambled egg with potatoes and onionsEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
82. 82Egg omelet or scrambled egg with tomatoes, fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
83. 83Egg omelet or scrambled egg with tomatoes, fat type unspecifiedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
84. 84Omelet with dark-green vegetablesEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
85. 85Omelet with potatoes or onions, fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
86. 86Omelet with vegetables, fat unknownEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)459 mg153% DV
87. 87Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, made with butterEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)458 mg153% DV
88. 88Omelet with tomatoes and dark-green vegetablesEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)455 mg152% DV
89. 89Omelet with tomatoes and dark-green vegetables, fat addedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)455 mg152% DV
90. 90Omelet with meat and greens, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)451 mg150% DV
91. 91Omelet with meat and tomatoes, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)451 mg150% DV
92. 92Omelet with meat and vegetables, no added fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)451 mg150% DV
93. 93Egg and meat pancake sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (270 g)448 mg149% DV
94. 94Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, made with animal fatEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)447 mg149% DV
95. 95Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, fat type unspecifiedEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)446 mg149% DV
96. 96New Zealand lamb testes, friedLamb, Veal, and Game Products · 3 oz (85 g)445 mg148% DV
97. 97New Zealand lamb testes, rawLamb, Veal, and Game Products · 4 oz (113 g)444 mg148% DV
98. 98Turkey giblets, simmeredPoultry Products · 3 oz (85 g)443 mg148% DV
99. 99Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, made with margarineEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)441 mg147% DV
100. 100Egg omelet or scrambled egg with cheese and meat, made with oilEggs and omelets · 1 cup (135 g)441 mg147% DV

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.