Cholesterol in Liver, Kidneys, Hearts, Giblets, Tongues, Pancreas & Gizzards - Cholesterol in Organ Meats & By-Products

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Saturated fats in the diet are a greater contributor to blood cholesterol levels than cholesterol in the diet, although foods containing cholesterol should be a concern when it comes to matters of the heart. Cholesterol intake should be limited in most adult individuals to 300 mg per day.

The body naturally manufacturers cholesterol daily - about 1,000 mg's, dependent upon the size and make-up of the individual, still - adequate cholesterol for maintaining cell function.

Saturated fats should be strictly limited to about 10% or less of daily calories, about 20 grams daily for women and 24 grams for men. click here to view foods high in saturated fats

Food/By-Product/Organ	Serving	Cholesterol
Beef Liver	3 ounces	330 mg cholesterol
Roe	3 ounces	318 mg cholesterol
Lamb Liver	3 ounces	426 mg cholesterol
Goose Liver	3 ounces	412 mg cholesterol
Chicken Giblets	3 ounces	334 mg cholesterol
Chicken Liver	3 ounces	536 mg cholesterol
Turkey Liver	3 ounces	532 mg cholesterol
Pork Kidneys	3 ounces	270 mg cholesterol
Beef Kidneys	3 ounces	351 mg cholesterol
Lamb Kidneys	3 ounces	288 mg cholesterol
Veal Kidneys	3 ounces	309 mg cholesterol
Pork Brains	3 ounces	1,866 mg cholesterol
Beef Brains	3 ounces	2,559 mg cholesterol
Lamb Brains	3 ounces	1,149 mg cholesterol
Veal Brains	3 ounces	1,353 mg cholesterol
Chicken Gizzards	3 ounces	165 mg cholesterol
Turkey Gizzards	3 ounces	197 mg cholesterol
Chicken Heart	1 heart	8 mg cholesterol
Beef Heart	3 ounces	105 mg cholesterol
Lamb Heart	3 ounces	114 mg cholesterol
Veal Heart	3 ounces	87 mg cholesterol
Pork Pancreas	3 ounces	165 mg cholesterol
Beef Pancreas	3 ounces	174 mg cholesterol
Lamb Pancreas	3 ounces	222 mg cholesterol
Veal Pancreas	3 ounces	147 mg cholesterol
Pork Tongue	3 ounces	87 mg cholesterol
Beef Tongue	3 ounces	75 mg cholesterol
Lamb Tongue	3 ounces	132 mg cholesterol
Veal Tongue	3 ounces	57 mg cholesterol

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