Beta carotene
Which products contain beta carotene? Which you should add to your daily menu?
We list 106 foods with beta-carotene data per 100 g. The highest is Dandelion with 5,854 µg, and the median food has 8,509 µg.
Beta-carotene is a plant pigment the body can convert into vitamin A. It gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color.
Products with biggest amount of
beta carotene
| # | Food | per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Pistachios | 332 µg |
| 34 | Watermelon | 303 µg |
| 35 | Papaya | 276 µg |
| 36 | Celery | 270 µg |
| 37 | Persimmon | 253 µg |
| 38 | Okra | 225 µg |
| 39 | Green pepper | 193 µg |
| 40 | Plum | 190 µg |
| 41 | Bitter melon | 185 µg |
| 42 | Olives | 180 µg |
| 43 | Peach | 162 µg |
| 44 | Kumquats | 155 µg |
| 45 | Nectarine | 150 µg |
| 46 | Gingerbread cookie | 136 µg |
| 47 | Zucchini | 120 µg |
| 48 | Tomato soup | 115 µg |
| 49 | Tomato | 101 µg |
| 50 | Mandarin (Tangerine) | 101 µg |
| 51 | Dates | 89 µg |
| 52 | Figs | 85 µg |
| 53 | Yam | 83 µg |
| 54 | Avocado | 62 µg |
| 55 | Jackfruit | 61 µg |
| 56 | Rhubarb | 61 µg |
| 57 | Kiwi | 52 µg |
| 58 | Milk chocolate | 49 µg |
| 59 | Tiramisu | 46 µg |
| 60 | Cucumber | 45 µg |
| 61 | Chard | 45 µg |
| 62 | Cabbage | 42 µg |
| 63 | Grapes | 39 µg |
| 64 | Epazote | 38 µg |
Beta Carotene in Vegetables
Beta Carotene in Fruits
Beta Carotene in Spices
Beta Carotene in Nuts