Organ Meats
Generally, cholesterol-rich organ meats like the liver, heart, and kidney are nutritious. For instance, the chicken heart is a good source of CoQ10, a powerful antioxidant. Also, the chicken heart contains healthy amounts of vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron. Organ meats are high in cholesterol as a 56-gram serving provides 105 mg of cholesterol. Please note that it is recommended that organ meats are consumed in moderation due to the ability to raise the risk of stroke or heart attack.
Shellfish
Shellfish are excellent sources of protein. Examples of shellfish are shrimp, clams, and crabs. They are also appropriate sources of iron, B vitamins, and selenium. However, shellfish are high in cholesterol. An eighty-five-gram serving of shellfish offers 166 mg of cholesterol. Consuming moderate amounts of shellfish may not negatively affect overall health since they contain a mix of dietary cholesterol and similar compounds known as sterols.