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Foods Rich in Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene is an orange pigment that holds antioxidant powers. Plant-derives it is a precursor to Vitamin A and stored in the body's fat tissue. Beta Carotene consumption in excess is not known to be toxic to humans. However, when consumed in high amounts it may turn the skin a bright yellow color as it builds in the fat beneath the skin.
Fruits and vegetables that are bright orange like the pumpkin tend to be rich sources of Beta-Carotene. Other rich food sources include: carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, apricots and mangos.
But don't discount the deep green vegetables as their dark pigment is the result of chlorophyll and Beta-Carotene. Look for spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, kale and broccoli. White food sources are void of Beta-Carotene. And while the yam contains zero Beta-Carotene, the sweet potato is an ultra rich source. Oddly enough, the American sweet potato is commonly referred to as a yam.
The following food list contains selections that are a great source for this super power-house of nutrition.
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Food Selection |
Serving Size & Preparation |
Beta-Carotene Content of Food Based on mcg |
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Pumpkin |
1 cup canned |
17,003 mcg |
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Sweet Potato |
1 cup mashed |
13,308 mcg |
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Carrot |
1 cup of chopped |
10,605 mcg |
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Beet Greens |
1 cup, cooked |
6,610 mcg |
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Turnip Greens |
1 cup cooked & drained |
6,588 mcg |
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Kale |
1 cup raw, chopped |
6,181 mcg |
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Carrot |
1 large carrot |
5,965 mcg |
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Butternut Squash |
1 cup raw |
5,916 mcg |
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Carrot |
1 medium carrot |
5,054 mcg |
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Carrot |
1 small carrot |
4,142 mcg |
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Cantaloupe |
1 cup diced |
3,151 mcg |
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Spinach |
1 cup raw |
1,688 mcg |
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Dandelion Greens |
1 cup chopped |
1,627 mcg |
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Green Leaf Lettuce |
1 cup shredded |
1,599 mcg |
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Mango |
1 cup |
734 mcg |
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Watermelon |
1 cup cubed |
461 mcg |
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Apricot |
1 apricot |
383 mcg |
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Broccoli |
1 cup raw, chopped |
329 mcg |
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Acorn Squash |
1 cup raw, chopped |
308 mcg |
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Celery |
1 cup chopped |
273 mcg |
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Peach |
1 medium |
243 mcg |
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Nectarine |
1 medium |
213 mcg |
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Blackberries |
1 cup |
184 mcg |
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Celery |
1 large stalk |
173 mcg |
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Avocado |
1 avocado |
161 mcg |
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Beef Liver |
1 slice |
147 mcg |
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Summer Squash |
1 cup raw |
136 mcg |
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Orange, Naval |
1 fruit |
122 mcg |
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Celery |
1 medium stalk |
108 mcg |
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Currants |
1 cup of Zante currants |
62 mcg |
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Apple |
1 large with skin |
57 mcg |
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Grapes |
1 cup |
54 mcg |
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Blueberries |
1 cup |
47 mcg |
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Celery |
1 small stalk |
46 mcg |
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Banana |
1 extra large banana |
40 mcg |
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Apple |
1 medium with skin |
37 mcg |
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Banana |
1 medium banana |
35 mcg |
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Cranberries |
1 cup |
34 mcg |
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Banana |
1 large banana |
31 mcg |
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Apple |
1 cup with skin |
30 mcg |
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Apple |
1 small with skin |
29 mcg |
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Beets |
1 cup |
27 mcg |
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Banana |
1 small banana |
26 mcg |
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Cherry |
1 cherry |
3 mcg |
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