Foods Highest in Beta-sitostanol

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Top 4 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Oil, safflower ranks #1 of 4 for Beta-sitostanol, at 11.8MG per 100g.

What These Beta-sitostanol Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 4 whole foods for Beta-sitostanol, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. There is no established FDA Daily Value for Beta-sitostanol, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (MG per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Oil, safflower, delivering 11.8MG per 100g. The top three (Oil, safflower, Oil, sunflower, Oil, olive, extra light) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Beta-sitostanol sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Oil, safflower 11.8 MG -
2 Oil, sunflower 3.4 MG -
3 Oil, olive, extra light 3.3 MG -
4 Oil, olive, extra virgin 2.5 MG -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Beta-sitostanol?

Oil, safflower is the food highest in Beta-sitostanol, with 11.8MG per 100g.

How much Beta-sitostanol do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for Beta-sitostanol. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of Beta-sitostanol?

Top whole food sources of Beta-sitostanol include Oil, safflower, Oil, sunflower, Oil, olive, extra light, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Beta-sitostanol (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.