Cholesterol Content of Standard Egg

Correct Answer: 250 mg

A standard 58 g chicken egg contains approximately 230–250 mg of cholesterol, found almost entirely in the egg yolk. The answer key accepts 250 mg as the standard answer.

Cholesterol Facts

• Egg yolk is one of the richest dietary sources of cholesterol.
• All cholesterol is in the yolk; egg white has essentially zero cholesterol.
• Daily recommended cholesterol intake: <300 mg/day (general population).
• One egg provides nearly the full daily cholesterol allowance.

Despite high cholesterol content, moderate egg consumption (up to 1 per day) is generally considered safe for healthy adults, as dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood cholesterol than saturated and trans fats for most people.