5 High-Cholesterol Foods That Are Super Healthy

2. Shellfish

Some of the most popular shellfish types include shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, clams, and scallops. A 100-gram (3.5-ounce) portion of shrimp contains 211 mg of cholesterol but only 2 grams of fat. Shellfish are also high in protein and rich in several nutrients, including selenium and iodine, which help reduce heart disease risk.