Sweet Potatoes A 1-cup serving of baked sweet potato has 180 calories and just over 23 milligrams of beta-carotene. Mashed sweet potato is more concentrated by volume, making it an even better source of beta-carotene.
Is sweet potato high in beta-carotene?
Sweet Potatoes and Health Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are richest in beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes with purple flesh are richer in anthocyanins. Beta-carotene and anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant “phyto” chemicals that give vegetables their bright colors.
How much beta-carotene is in 100g sweet potato?
Beta-carotene per CupBeta-carotene per 100gBeta-carotene per 200 Calories23018μg (213% RDA)11509μg (107% RDA)25576μg (237% RDA)
How much beta-carotene does sweet potato have?
NutrientAmount in 124 g servingRecommended daily intakes for adultsFolate (mcg)7.44400Choline (mg)14.4425–550Vitamin A, RAE (mcg)823700–900Beta-carotene (mcg)9,470No data
Do sweet potatoes have more beta-carotene than carrots?
It's important to note that for the same amount of calories, carrots have almost double the Vitamin A and beta-carotene, 17+ fold more alpha-carotene, and contain lutein+xeaxanthin (whereas sweet potatoes don't have any!).
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