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Table 2 Main food sources of phytoestrogens

From: Food choice and phytoestrogen consumption in women previously treated for postmenopausal breast cancer

From highest quartile

Daidzein

Genistein

Glycitein

Formononetina

Biochanin Aa

Coumestrola

Matairesinola

Secoisolariciresinola

Main food group source

Cereal foods

Cereal foods

Soya products

Fruit, vegetables

Legumes, blackcurrants

Fruit, vegetables

Tea (black leaves), cereal foods

Tea (black leaves), fruit, vegetables

  1. aLimited data available on content in some foods.