Pork organs contain higher cholesterol than pork fat

Certain pork organs contain significantly higher cholesterol levels than pork fat. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100g of pork fat contains approximately 97mg of cholesterol.

In contrast, pork brain contains nearly 2,200mg of cholesterol per 100g, which is about 22 times the amount found in pork fat. Pork liver also shows high levels at approximately 355mg per 100g, roughly 3.7 times higher than fat, while pork heart contains about 230mg per 100g, or 2.4 times higher than fat.

While these organs provide nutrients such as heme iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and folate, health experts advise against frequent or large consumption, particularly for individuals with high blood lipid disorders or cardiovascular risks. The common belief that eating specific organs provides targeted benefits, such as eating brain for brain health, can lead to excessive cholesterol intake.