How does beef compare with other foods for the naturally occurring steroid estrogen?
ANSWER – The following chart from Michigan State University lists the nanograms of natural estrogen (estrogen is a steroid hormone) in 100 gram (3- oz. serving). A nanogram is one billionth of a gram. Unimplanted Steer Beef 1.3 Implanted Steer Beef 1.9 Peas 340.0 Ice Cream 520.0 Cabbage 2,000.0 Wheat Germ 3,400.0 Soybean Oil 1,680,000.0 Source: Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University, Dr.