Is turkey skin high in cholesterol? Separating Fact from Festive Folklore
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While a 3-ounce portion of roasted turkey with the skin contains 92.6 mg of cholesterol, the same portion without the skin has 85.8 mg, indicating that turkey skin is a source of dietary cholesterol and fat. However, the modern understanding of dietary cholesterol's effect on blood cholesterol levels is more nuanced than previously thought.
