Phytochemical Reference Table
Each different colored vegetable or fruit contains certain types of phytochemicals. If you're looking for a particular vegetable that isn't here, look up a similarly colored food -- chances are, it contains the same types of phytochemical. For instance, kale has the same types of phytochemicals as broccoli.
| Food | Phytochemicals | Benefits |
| Apples | Flavonoids | Protect against cancer, lower cholesterol |
| Beans | Flavonoids (saponins) | Protect against cancer, lower cholesterol |
| Berries | Ellagic acid | Prevent abnormal cellular changes that can lead to cancer |
| Broccoli | Indoles, isothiocyanates | Protect against cancer, heart disease and stroke |
| Carrots | Beta-carotene | Antioxidant |
| Citrus fruits | Flavonoids (limonene) | Antioxidant, inhibit tumor formation, decrease inflammation |
| Flaxseed | Isoflavones | Protect against cancer, lower cholesterol |
| Garlic | Allium (allyl sulfides) | Protect against certain cancers and heart disease, boost the immune system |
| Grains | Isoflavones | Protect against cancer, lower cholesterol |
| Red grapes (and wine) | Flavonoids (quercitin) | Protect against cancer and heart disease |
| Onions | Allium (allyl sulfides) | Protect against certain cancers and heart disease, boost the immune system |
| Sweet potatoes | Beta-carotene | Antioxidant |
| Soy (soybeans) | Isoflavones | Protect against cancer and heart disease, strengthen bones |
| Tea | Flavonoids (quercitin) | Protect against cancer and heart disease |
| Tomatoes | Flavonoids | Protect against cancer, fight infection |
