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Which vegetable has the most beta-carotene?

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The richest sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash).


What has more beta-carotene than carrots?

One baked sweet potato and 1 cup of canned pumpkin and cooked spinach are the only foods that supply more beta-carotene than 1 cup of cooked carrots.

Which of the following foods is the best source of beta-carotene?

Foods high in beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, butternut squash, cantaloupe, lettuce, red bell peppers, apricots, broccoli, and peas. There is no official recommended daily allowance (RDA) for beta-carotene, but a figure of 10800μg per day can be used as a general target.

Which vegetables have the most carotenoids?

Fruits and vegetables that are rich in dietary carotenoids include:Bell peppers.Broccoli.Cantaloupe.Carrots.Kale.Mangoes.Oranges.Spinach.

Can too much beta-carotene be harmful?

Toxicity. Beta-carotene doesn't seem to be toxic in large doses. But high doses over a long time can lead to carotenemia. This causes your skin to become yellowish orange.

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