The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends at least 700 to 900 micrograms of vitamin A a day for adults and children over the age of 4. One whole raw carrot contains enough vitamin A to meet the FDA recommendation, as does one slice of pumpkin pie. 17 сент. 2014 г.
How many carrots do you need for vitamin A?
FoodServing sizeVitamin A (ug) RAE*Baby carrots8 carrots552Butternut squash125 mL (1/2 cup)413Dried apricots60 mL (1/4 cup)191Cantaloupe125 mL (1/2 cup)143
How many carrots a day is healthy?
According to a Cleveland Clinic article, dermatologist Melissa Piliang says that regularly eating between 20 to 50 milligrams of beta-carotene per day for several weeks could be enough to turn you orange. This is equivalent to between three and ten carrots a day.
Is 2 carrots a day too much?
Carrots are full of vitamins, minerals and fibers that are good for your health. But eating too many carrots can bring in too much beta-carotene the molecule responsible for carrots' bright orange hue and a precursor of vitamin A. This can lead to excess blood carotene which can discolor the skin.
How many carrots a day is too much?
Eating how many carrots a day is too much? One carrot, on average, has about four mg of beta-carotene in it. Eating about 10 carrots every day for a couple of weeks may cause carotenemia. This occurs due to the deposition of beta-carotene in the skin.
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