Campesterol
A plant sterol found across vegetables and oils.
What is Campesterol?
Campesterol is one of the common plant sterols (phytosterols) found in fruits, vegetables and vegetable oils. Along with the other sterols, it can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the gut and is often used as a marker of how much cholesterol a person absorbs.
Health benefits of Campesterol
- Helps reduce cholesterol absorption as part of the phytosterol family
- Widely present in fruits, vegetables and oils
- Contributes to the cholesterol-lowering effect of plant foods
Top food sources of Campesterol
See full rankingVegetable oils, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes. Values shown per 100 g.
Oil, canola
241 mg
Oil, corn and canola
233 mg
Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)
202 mg
Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D
168 mg
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed
112 mg
Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed
98 mg
Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt
75 mg
Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils
75 mg
Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D
75 mg
Oil, soybean, salad or cooking
62 mg
Snacks, vegetable chips, made from garden vegetables
55 mg
Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated)
53 mg
How much Campesterol do you need?
There is no Daily Value. It is one component of the total plant sterols in a plant-rich diet.
Campesterol deficiency
There is no requirement; campesterol is a natural plant compound, not an essential nutrient.
Nutrition data per 100 g from the USDA & FooDB databases. Daily Values follow the FDA 2016+ labeling standard for a 2,000-calorie diet. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Campesterol do?
Campesterol is one of the common plant sterols (phytosterols) found in fruits, vegetables and vegetable oils. Along with the other sterols, it can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the gut and is often used as a marker of how much cholesterol a person absorbs.
How much Campesterol do I need per day?
There is no Daily Value. It is one component of the total plant sterols in a plant-rich diet.
Which foods are highest in Campesterol?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Oil, canola, Oil, corn and canola, Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%), Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D, Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
What happens if I don't get enough Campesterol?
There is no requirement; campesterol is a natural plant compound, not an essential nutrient.