Top Ten List of Fruits with the most Beta-Carotene

Beta-Carotene-Rich Fruits
Beta-Carotene is popular as it is touted as a Cancer-fighter because of its antioxidant properties. A member of the Carotenoids family (together with Alpha and Gamma Carotene), Beta-Carotene is a fat-soluble nutrient naturally present in Vegetables, Grains, Oils and Fruits. To help you load up with this nutrient, the blog presents the top ten list of Fruits having the most Beta-Carotene (per 100g) :

 No. Fruit Name Content (per 100g)
1 Melon (Cantaloupe) 2020 mcg
2 Apricots 1094 mcg
3 Sour Cherry 770 mcg
4 Plantains 457 mcg
5 Mango 445 mcg
6 Guava 374 mcg
7 Watermelon 303 mcg
8 Papaya 276 mcg
9 Plum 189 mcg
10 Peach 162 mcg
(Note : Data came from US Dep't. of Agriculture)

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