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Based per 85 grams
1. Egg (1 large):
- Calories: 72
- Cholesterol: 186 milligrams (62% DV)
- Protein: 6.3 grams (13% DV)
- Fat: 4.8 grams (7% DV)
2. Liver (beef):
- Calories: 135
- Cholesterol: 564 milligrams (188% DV)
- Protein: 20.4 grams (41% DV)
- Fat: 4.5 grams (7% DV)
3. Kidney (beef):
- Calories: 212
- Cholesterol: 375 milligrams (125% DV)
- Protein: 25.4 grams (51% DV)
- Fat: 11.4 grams (18% DV)
4. Brain (pork):
- Calories: 145
- Cholesterol: 244 milligrams (81% DV)
- Protein: 7.3 grams (15% DV)
- Fat: 11.4 grams (18% DV)
5. Shrimp:
- Calories: 84
- Cholesterol: 179 milligrams (60% DV)
- Protein: 17 grams (34% DV)
- Fat: 1.7 grams (3% DV)
6. Squid:
- Calories: 78
- Cholesterol: 233 milligrams (78% DV)
- Protein: 15.6 grams (31% DV)
- Fat: 1 gram (2% DV)
8. Lobster:
- Calories: 83
- Cholesterol: 119 milligrams (40% DV)
- Protein: 17.2 grams (34% DV)
- Fat: 0.7 grams (1% DV)
9. Butter:
- Calories: 204
- Cholesterol: 243 milligrams (81% DV)
- Protein: 0.2 grams (0% DV)
- Fat: 23 grams (35% DV)
10. Veal:
- Calories: 140
- Cholesterol: 124 milligrams (41% DV)
- Protein: 24.6 grams (49% DV)
- Fat: 3.6 grams (6% DV).