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Cholesterol is a waxy soft substance found naturally in fats in the body and in many types of food, according to the American Heart Association. All foods of animal origin contain cholesterol. Some with the highest amount include eggs, butter, cream cheese, most fast food and ice cream.
Eggs
Two scrambled eggs contain 199 calories, 5.8g of saturated fat, and 400mg of cholesterol, according to NutritionData.com.
Butter
One ounce of salted butter contains 201 calories, 14g of saturated fat, 161mg of sodium and 60mg of cholesterol, according to NutritionData.com.
Cream Cheese
One ounce of cream cheese-based spread contains 83 calories, 5g of saturated fat, 188mg of sodium and 25mg of cholesterol, according to NutritionData.com.
Fast Food
Fast food usually has a larger amount of cholesterol other types of food. For example, a Bacanator from Wendy's contains 235mg of cholesterol and a Triple Whopper from Burger King contains 205mg. There are safer choices. For example, a Whopper Jr. from Burger King contains 40mg of cholesterol.
Ice Cream
One-half cup of Turkey Hill Butter Pecan Ice Cream contains 160 calories, 10g of fat, 95mg of sodium and 25mg of cholesterol.
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