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• Abbreviations: g = gram, mg = milligram.

Genistein (mg)
Total isoflavones (mg)

What is Genistein?

Genistein structurally belongs to the group of isoflavones.
It is a soy-derived isoflavone and phytoestrogen with antineoplastic activity. Genistein binds to and inhibits protein-tyrosine kinase, thereby disrupting signal transduction and inducing cell differentiation. This agent also inhibits topoisomerase-II, leading to DNA fragmentation and apoptosis, and induces G2/M cell cycle arrest. Genistein exhibits antioxidant, antiangiogenic, and immunosuppressive activities.

Foods Rich in Genistein

Genistein (mg)

Foods High in Genistein (100 g)

114.7

Soy meal, defatted, raw

101.4

Soymilk skin or film (Foo jook or yuba), raw

98.8

Soy flour, full-fat, raw

91.2

Soybeans, flakes, defatted

89.4

Soy flour (textured)

89.3

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Korea)

87.3

Soy flour, defatted

86.3

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (United States)

85.1

Soy flour, full-fat, roasted

81.4

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (all sources)

75.8

Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted (includes soy nuts)

74.3

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Japan)

67.6

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Brazil)

65.6

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Australia)

62.2

Instant beverage, soy, powder, not reconstituted

60.1

Soybeans, green, mature seeds, raw

58.0

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (China)

57.3

Soy protein isolate

55.1

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Taiwan)

52.8

Soy protein concentrate, aqueous washed

51.0

Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)

45.8

Bacon bits, meatless

42.9

Soy Protein Drink

42.5

Soymilk curd, dried

41.9

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG'S, SMART START Soy Protein

40.0

Miso soup mix, dry

39.9

Tempeh, fried

39.8

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw (Europe)

39.6

Soybeans, flakes, full-fat

Genistein (mg)

Foods High in Genistein (100 g)

37.7

Natto

36.2

Tempeh

31.3

Soybeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

27.5

Soybean chips

25.2

Soymilk skin or film (Foo jook or yuba), cooked

25.2

Soybeans, mature seeds, canned

23.8

Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)

23.2

Miso

22.6

Soybeans, green, raw (includes edamame)

21.7

Soy fiber

21.1

Tempeh, cooked

21.1

Soybean, curd, fermented

20.7

Tofu, soft, VITASOY-silken

19.6

Tempeh burger

18.8

Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw

18.4

Tofu, fried

17.8

Soy paste

16.9

Tofu, MORI-NU, silken, firm

16.6

Soy yogurt

16.2

Tofu, AZUMAYA, firm, cooked

16.1

Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

16.0

Tofu, pressed (Tau kwa), raw

14.8

Infant formula, ENFAMIL NEXT STEP, powder, soy formula, not reconstituted

13.6

Formulated bar, Balance Yogurt Honey Peanut Flavor

13.6

Infant formula, PBM PRODUCTS, ULTRA BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, Soy, powder

13.1

JACK IN THE BOX, Beef Monster Taco

13.0

Formulated bar, Cliff Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter Flavor

13.0

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate

12.8

Tofu, AZUMAYA, extra firm, cooked (steamed)

12.5

Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari

12.2

Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, with iron, powder, not reconstituted

Genistein (mg)

Foods High in Genistein (100 g)

11.9

Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

11.3

Mayonnaise, made with tofu

11.1

Soy cheese, unspecified

10.8

Tofu, firm, cooked

10.3

Soy lecithin

10.0

Clover, red

9.4

Tofu yogurt

9.4

Chicken nuggets, meatless, canned, prepared (WORTHINGTON FriChik)

9.2

Sausage, meatless

9.1

Bread, soy and linseed (purchased in Australia)

8.8

Soy cheese, Monterey Jack, fat-free

8.7

Soy cheese, American

8.4

Tofu, silken

8.4

Formulated bar, Cliff Luna Nuts Over Chocolate Flavor

8.2

Tofu, firm, braised

7.9

Chicken nuggets, meatless, canned, unprepared (WORTHINGTON FriChik)

7.7

Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GOLEAN by Kellogg

7.1

Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (includes edamame)

6.7

Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed

6.4

Frankfurter, meatless (purchased in Germany)

6.2

Desserts, frozen, Glace Soymilk

6.1

Soymilk, original and vanilla, fortified or unfortified

5.9

Bar, TIGER'S MILK PROTEIN RICH

5.7

Bacon, meatless

5.6

Pudding, made with soymilk

5.6

Tofu, smoked

5.5

Sufu

5.3

Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction

5.1

Soy drink

4.5

Tofu, okara

4.4

Soy cheese, Swiss

Genistein (mg)

Foods High in Genistein (100 g)

4.2

Soymilk, fluid, chocolate, with added calcium, vitamins A and D

4.0

Black bean, sauce

3.7

Soy noodles, flat

3.3

Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate

3.3

Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve

3.2

Doughnuts, with added soy flour or soy protein

3.1

Soymilk, made from soy isolate (purchased in Australia)

3.1

Oncom

2.8

Soymilk, iced

2.7

Sausage links, meatless, prepared (MORNINGSTAR FARMS Veggie Sausage Links)

2.7

Subway, meatball sandwich

2.7

Infant formula, PBM PRODUCTS, ULTRA BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, soy, liquid concentrate

2.6

Soy cheese, mozzarella

2.6

Ensure, liquid nutrition

2.5

Sausage links, meatless, unprepared (MORNINGSTAR FARMS Veggie Sausage Links)

2.4

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned)

2.3

Sausage patties, meatless (MORNINGSTAR FARMS Veggie Sausage Patties)

2.2

Chicken patties, meatless (MORNINGSTAR FARMS Chik Patties Original)

2.1

Soy cheese, cheddar

2.1

Franks, meatless, canned, unprepared (LOMA LINDA Big Franks)

2.0

Franks, meatless, canned, prepared (LOMA LINDA Big Franks)

1.8

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw

1.7

Desserts, frozen, Tofutti Nondairy Original Premium

1.7

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, chocolate-coated or frosted

1.6

Infant formula, PBM PRODUCTS, ULTRA BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, Soy, ready-to-feed

1.5

Soymilk (all flavors), low fat, with added calcium, vitamins A and D

1.4

Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, with iron, ready-to-feed

1.3

Broadbeans, fried

1.2

HORMEL Vegetarian Chili with Beans, canned entree

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