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Phytosterol in chia seed oil as compared to other oils
| Source | β-Sitosterol | Stigmasterol | Stigmastanol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chia Jalisco | 7.96 | 1.83 | 2.27 |
| Chia Sinaloa | 4.59 | 1.38 | 2.17 |
| Evening primrose | 8.62 | 0.044 | NR |
| Olive | 1.33 | 0.009 | NR |
| Peanut | 0.99 | 0.134 | NR |
| Rape Seed Oil | 3.93 | 0.025 | NR |
| Sesame | 3.31 | 0.33 | NR |
Reference: (Phillips and Wiliams 2000)
