Is cholesterol allowed on food labels?

Yes, the amount of cholesterol (in mg) is required to be shown per serving on the Nutrition Facts label of all food products in the United States.1 However, since dietary cholesterol is not considered a major risk factor for heart disease when compared to saturated fat,2 this information has been moved from the primary spotlight of the label. This way, the focus can be on nutrients that have a greater impact on risk of disease.