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Beta Carotene in Carrots

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How much beta carotene in carrots?

1 cup of chopped carrots contains about 10605 µg's of beta carotene.

1 small carrot contains 4142 µg's while one medium contains 5054.

1 large carrot contains 5965 µg's of beta carotene.

Carrots are at the top of the list where beta carotene values are concerned. Alongside them include pumpkin, sweet potatoes and tomatoes.

What is Beta Carotene & Its Purpose in the Human Body

Beta carotene is a vitamin found in natural foods which acts as an antioxidant. It works to protect cells from oxidation damage.

Making natural foods which are rich in beta carotene can assist in protecting body cells by boosting health.

About Alpha Carotene, Its Purpose

Alpha carotene is an isomer of carotene - a carotenoid abundant in many natural foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe.

What is a Carotenoid?

A yellow, orange or red plant pigment found in many natural foods such as tomatoes, carrots and sweet potatoes.

Healthy Diet Recipe for Carrot Salad

You will need very minimal ingredients to prepare this recipe:

4 cups of shredded carrot
1 small box [snack size] of dark or golden raisins - or you can use dried cranberries instead, about 1/3 cup
1 Tablespoon of reduced fat Miracle Whip

Simply combine all of the ingredients and serve cold.

How much beta carotene in sweet potatoes?

One medium size sweet potato contains close to 17,000 µg's! That's quite a nutritional punch.

Other fantastic vegetables with substantial amounts include greens from the garden such as kale, collards, turnip, beet and mustard greens. Spinach is also a great source and so small in calories.

 

Beta Carotene Content of Vibrantly Colored Vegetables

Data Based on µg & 1 Cup Raw Unless Noted

Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, no salt

16803

Spinach, chopped

13750

Collards, chopped

11591

Kale, chopped

11470

Turnip greens

10593

Vegetables, mixed

9242

Beet greens

6610

Squash, winter, all varieties

5726

Mustard greens

5312

 

 

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