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Carotene, beta
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: All-trans-beta-carotene (C40H56). USDA reports Carotene, beta separately. [1] [2]
This reference form does not represent every form included in the USDA quantity.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: All-trans-beta-carotene. Formula C40H56; PubChem CID 5280489; charge 0. This specified form does not represent every form or molecule included in the USDA quantity.
PubChem Compound 5280489, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
144 foods with data 62 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Watercress
Watercress, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,914 µg - Arugula
Arugula, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,424 µg - Endive
Endive, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,300 µg - Apricot
Apricots, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,094 µg - Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
1,007 µg - Broccoli
Broccoli, boiled, drained, without salt.
929 µg - Cumin seed
Cumin seed spice.
762 µg - Purple passion fruit
Purple passion fruit, raw; not yellow passion-fruit juice or sweet granadilla.
743 µg - Pink and red grapefruit
Raw pink and red grapefruit, all areas.
686 µg - Mango
Raw mango; variety not specified.
640 µg - Leek
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
487 µg - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
483 µg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Carotene, beta (Carotene, beta), in µg 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. Carotene, beta 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
- PubChem Compound 5280489: Beta-Carotene · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13