Foods Highest in Phytosterols
516 foods ranked by Phytosterols per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Phytosterols, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Phytosterols are cholesterol-like compounds found in plants. Because they closely resemble cholesterol, they compete with it for absorption in the gut, which can modestly lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. They are found naturally in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, and are added to some fortified foods.
Read the full Phytosterols guideValues per 100 g.
Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes and fortified spreads. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Phytosterols — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Phytosterols?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D, Oil, rice bran, Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking, Oil, sesame, salad or cooking and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried. See the full ranking above.
How much Phytosterols do I need a day?
There is no FDA Daily Value. About 2 g per day of added plant sterols/stanols is the amount shown to help lower LDL cholesterol.
What does Phytosterols do?
Phytosterols are cholesterol-like compounds found in plants. Because they closely resemble cholesterol, they compete with it for absorption in the gut, which can modestly lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. They are found naturally in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, and are added to some fortified foods.