Kaempferol (3,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a natural flavonol, a type of flavonoid, found in a variety of plants and plant-derived foods including kale, beans, tea, spinach, and broccoli.
[2] Kaempferol is a secondary metabolite found in many plants, plant-derived foods, and traditional medicines.
[3] The total average intake of flavonols and flavones in a normal diet is estimated as 23 mg/day, to which kaempferol contributes approximately 17%.
[4] Common foods that contain kaempferol include: apples,[5] grapes,[5] tomatoes,[5] green tea,[5] potatoes,[4] onions,[3] broccoli,[3] Brussels sprouts,[3] squash,[3] cucumbers,[3] lettuce,[3] green beans,[3] peaches,[3] blackberries,[3] raspberries,[3] and spinach.
[3] Plants that are known to contain kaempferol include Aloe vera,[3] Coccinia grandis,[3] Cuscuta chinensis,[6] Euphorbia pekinensis,[3] Glycine max,[3] Hypericum perforatum,[3] Pinus sylvestris,[7] Moringa oleifera,[8] Rosmarinus officinalis,[3] Sambucus nigra,[3] Toona sinensis,[3] and Ilex.