prawns and cholesterol

Question
Are prawns high in cholesterol?  If so is the cholesterol concentrated mainly in the head or is it distributed evenly throughout.
Regards Jan

Answer
Prawns are about the same as shrimp as far as cholesterol content.  All shellfish can be a bit high in cholesterol. Shrimp and crayfish are higher in cholesterol than most types of fish, but lower in saturated fat and total fat than most meats and poultry. I am not sure where the cholesterol is concentrated.  My guess would be in the body area of the prawn.  
The key is to eat all foods in moderation.  Prawns are fine as long as you eat them in moderation and balance them out with other cholesterol containing foods that day.  The goal is to stay under 300 mg of cholesterol each day, unless otherwise indicated by your physician.
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net  

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