Nutrient explorer
Cholesterol
Cholesterol occurs in animal-derived foods and is reported on the Nutrition Facts label when available in the source record.
Daily Value300mg
What cholesterol means in a meal
Dietary cholesterol is found in animal-derived foods. Amounts vary substantially by food and portion.
On the labelFDA uses 300 mg as the Daily Value for Nutrition Facts label context.
Real serving examples
See the number in actual foods
Values below are calculated from the matched USDA record and the serving shown. Brand, preparation and food match can change the result.
Egg
1 large32 mg11% DV
Matched to EGG
Salmon
3 oz23 mg8% DV
Matched to Salmon nuggets, cooked as purchased, unheated
Chicken breast
3 oz38 mg13% DV
Matched to Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved
Cheddar cheese
1 oz25 mg8% DV
Matched to CHEDDAR CHEESE
Foods that commonly contribute cholesterol
EggsMeatFishDairy foodsShellfish
These are food categories, not fixed nutrient values. The amount depends on the exact food record, serving, preparation and product.
How to read the percentage
Daily Values are general label reference amounts, not personalized nutrition targets.
Trace cholesterol through a meal
Analyze a recipe, then open the nutrient contribution explorer to see which ingredient supplies the total and how much each food contributes.
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