Top Ten List of Vegetables with the Most Beta-Carotene

Beta-Carotene-Rich Vegetables
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 Vegetables having the most Beta-Carotene (per 100g) :

 No. Fruit Name Content (per 100g)
1 Kale 9226 mcg
2 Sweet Potato 8509 mcg
3 Carrots 8285 mcg
4 Mustard Greens 6300 mcg
5 Spinach 5626 mcg
6 Parsley 5054 mcg
7 Lettuce, Green Leaf 4443 mcg
8 Squash, Butternut 4226 mcg
9 Cress, Garden 4150 mcg
10 Coriander Leaves 3930 mcg
(Note : Data came from US Dep't. of Agriculture)

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