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    This document discusses cholesterol content in foods. It begins by explaining that cholesterol is needed for cell membranes and hormones but too much can clog arteries. The daily recommended limit is 200mg for those with diabetes. It then provides tables listing common foods, their portion size, and cholesterol, total fat, and saturated fat content. Dairy, fats, and meats are featured. The tables show large variations between foods, for example nonfat milk has 4mg cholesterol versus 389mg for beef liver.

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    This document discusses cholesterol content in foods. It begins by explaining that cholesterol is needed for cell membranes and hormones but too much can clog arteries. The daily recommended limit is 200mg for those with diabetes. It then provides tables listing common foods, their portion size, and cholesterol, total fat, and saturated fat content. Dairy, fats, and meats are featured. The tables show large variations between foods, for example nonfat milk has 4mg cholesterol versus 389mg for beef liver.

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    This document discusses cholesterol content in foods. It begins by explaining that cholesterol is needed for cell membranes and hormones but too much can clog arteries. The daily recommended limit is 200mg for those with diabetes. It then provides tables listing common foods, their portion size, and cholesterol, total fat, and saturated fat content. Dairy, fats, and meats are featured. The tables show large variations between foods, for example nonfat milk has 4mg cholesterol versus 389mg for beef liver.

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    Cholesterol Content of Foods

    What is Cholesterol?
    Our bodies produce cholesterol, a waxy substance needed to form
    cell membranes and hormones. We also get cholesterol from the
    foods we eat. Cholesterol is found in all animal products. Fruits,
    vegetables, grains and all other plant foods do not have any
    cholesterol. Too much cholesterol can contribute to
    atherosclerosis, or clogging of the arteries.

    Daily Recommended Limits


    200 mg per day if you have diabetes

    Dairy Products

    DTC - UCSF
    Food Portion Cholesterol Total Fat Saturated Fat
    (mg) (g) (g)
    Milk (nonfat) 1 cup 4 0 0
    Milk (lowfat) 1 cup 10 3 2
    Milk (whole) 1 cup 33 8 5
    Yogurt (nonfat) 1 cup 10 0 0
    Yogurt (whole) 1 cup 29 7 5
    Cheddar Cheese 1 oz 30 9 6
    Cottage Cheese 1 cup 10 2 2
    (lowfat)

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

    - Please see reverse side for more foods -


    Meats and Protein Foods
    Food Portion Cholesterol Total Fat Saturated Fat
    (mg) (g) (g)
    Tofu ½ cup 0 11 2
    Pinto beans ½ cup 0 1 0
    Egg 1 each 212 5 2
    Halibut 3 ½ oz 41 3 -
    Salmon 3 ½ oz 63 12 2
    Oysters 3 ½ oz 55 2 1
    Crab 3 ½ oz 52 1 -
    Lobster 3 ½ oz 71 1 -
    Tuna (in water) 3 ½ oz 30 1 -
    Shrimp 3 ½ oz 194 1 -
    Squid 3 ½ oz 231 1 -
    Beef 3 ½ oz 78 18 7
    (ground, lean)
    Beef (shortribs) 3 ½ oz 94 42 18
    Beef (sirloin) 3 ½ oz 89 12 5
    Beef Liver 3 ½ oz 389 5 2

    DTC - UCSF
    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

    UCSF Medical Center

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