## High-Protein Foods Low in Cholesterol | livestrong
Source URL:: <https://www.livestrong.com/article/251336-high-protein-foods-low-in-cholesterol/>
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> Black beans (7 grams of protein per half-cup)
>Garbanzo beans (5 grams of protein per half-cup)
>Edamame (9 grams of protein per half-cup)
>Whole almonds (15 grams of protein per half-cup)
>Cashews (5 grams of protein per quarter-cup)
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> Most nuts and legumes, which are plant-based protein sources, support cardiovascular health, points out Harvard Medical School.
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> Chicken (21 grams of protein and 45 milligrams of cholesterol per 3.5-ounce serving)
>Turkey (28 grams of protein and 44 milligrams of cholesterol per 3.5-ounce serving)
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> Eggs (6 grams of protein and 184 milligrams of cholesterol in one large egg)
>Milk (7.6 grams of protein and 24 milligrams of cholesterol per cup)
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> Salmon (30 grams of protein and 70 milligrams of cholesterol per serving—3.5 ounces)
>Tuna steak (40 grams of protein and 76 milligrams of cholesterol per 3.5-ounce serving)
>Oysters (7 grams of protein and 3 milligrams of cholesterol per quarter cup)