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. 2023 Mar 12;12(3):704. doi: 10.3390/antiox12030704

Table 2.

Polyphenol and secondary metabolite classification and dietary sources.

Classification Structure Major Dietary Sources
Flavonoids Anthocyanins graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i001.jpg Berries, grapes, cherries,
plums, currants, pomegranates, red cabbage
Flavanols graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i002.jpg Apples, pears, legumes,
tea, cocoa, wine
Flavanones graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i003.jpg Citrus fruits
Flavones graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i004.jpg Parsley, celery, orange,
onions, tea, honey, spices, oregano
Flavonols graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i005.jpg Berries, apples,
broccoli, beans, tea, asparagus, leafy greens, onions
Isoflavones graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i006.jpg Soy
Phenolic acids Hydroxybenzoic acids graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i007.jpg Pomegranates, grapes, berries, guava, blackcurrants,
walnuts, chocolate, wine, green tea
Hydroxycinnamic acids graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i008.jpg Coffee, cereal grains, tea leaves, red onions
Lignans graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i009.jpg Flaxseed, sesame, barley, buckwheat, oats
Stilbenes graphic file with name antioxidants-12-00704-i010.jpg Grapes, berries, red wine