How Much Cholesterol Is in Turkey
A standard 3-ounce serving of roasted turkey breast—about the size of a deck of cards—contains roughly 65 milligrams of cholesterol. That’s it. For context, the old dietary guidelines used to cap you at 300 mg per day. So you’ve got plenty of room to breathe.
But here’s the sneaky part: dark meat has a bit more. Thighs and legs clock in around 75-80 mg per serving. Still not bad, but if you’re playing the cholesterol game on hard mode, stick to the breast. Your heart will thank you, and you’ll still have tasty leftovers.