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Vitamin A, IU
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Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
USDA reporting category: Vitamin A, IU. The category is not represented by a single verified structure. [1]
A conceptual representation, not a molecular structure.
Description, source and attribution
A conceptual grouping, not a molecular structure. This reporting category contains multiple components or represents a calculated quantity.
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
163 foods with data 43 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Cumin seed
Cumin seed spice.
1,270 IU - Pink and red grapefruit
Raw pink and red grapefruit, all areas.
1,150 IU - Cream cheese
Cheese, cream, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,111 IU - Mango
Raw mango; variety not specified.
1,082 IU - Papaya
Raw papaya, edible portion.
950 IU - Tomato
Red ripe tomato, raw, year-round average.
833 IU - Leek
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
812 IU - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
806 IU - Green peas
Green peas, boiled, drained, without salt.
801 IU - Parmesan cheese
Cheese, parmesan, hard, exactly as identified by USDA.
781 IU - Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
775 IU - Acerola
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
767 IU
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UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Vitamin A, IU (Vitamin A, IU), in IU per 100 g of food.
Chemical forms and measurement methods remain separate. “Not reported” means a value is unavailable, not that the food contains zero. A food’s rank does not determine your individual needs or diagnose a deficiency.
This NIH fact sheet discusses the nutrient family. Vitamin A, IU is the specific USDA measurement on this page. Do not apply family intake recommendations directly to this form or unit; use the definitions, population groups, and food/supplement distinctions in the source.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Fact Sheet for Consumers
Original text published by NIH, including intake tables by age and sex, cautions, and the population context the source states. Bitameans has not performed an independent medical review or adapted these recommendations to your personal circumstances.
What are vitamin A and carotenoids and what do they do?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. Vitamin A also helps your heart, lungs, and other organs work properly. Carotenoids are pigments that give yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables their color. Your body is able to convert some carotenoids into vitamin A.
There are two different sources for vitamin A:
- Preformed vitamin A is found in fish, organ meats (such as liver), dairy products, and eggs.
- Provitamin A carotenoids are turned into vitamin A by your body. They are found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based products. The most common provitamin A carotenoid in foods and dietary supplements is beta-carotene.
Identity and structure sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13