EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Lycopene
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: All-trans-lycopene (C40H56). USDA reports Lycopene separately. [1] [2]
This reference form does not represent every form included in the USDA quantity.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: All-trans-lycopene. Formula C40H56; PubChem CID 446925; charge 0. This specified form does not represent every form or molecule included in the USDA quantity.
PubChem Compound 446925, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
141 foods with data 65 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Guava
Common guava, raw.
5,204 µg - Watermelon
Raw watermelon, edible portion; seedless status not specified.
4,532 µg - Tomato
Red ripe tomato, raw, year-round average.
2,573 µg - Papaya
Raw papaya, edible portion.
1,828 µg - Pink and red grapefruit
Raw pink and red grapefruit, all areas.
1,419 µg - Mamey sapote
Sapote, mamey, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
199 µg - Persimmon
Persimmons, japanese, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
159 µg - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
24 µg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
20 µg - Cinnamon
Spices, cinnamon, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
15 µg - Rutabaga
Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
10 µg - Mango
Raw mango; variety not specified.
3 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
What it means for your diet
This source discusses antioxidants as a broad group and distinguishes foods from high-dose supplements. It does not establish the same benefit, dose or safety limit for each carotenoid or cis/trans form; those identities stay separate in this ranking.
Ranking amounts describe foods, not supplement doses. A high rank does not mean you should consume more. Source recommendations and cautions retain their original population and scope.
Antioxidants [1]
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Original health-topic summary, reproduced with attribution.
Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Antioxidants are found in many foods, including fruits and vegetables. They are also available as dietary supplements. Examples of antioxidants include:
Vegetables and fruits are rich sources of antioxidants. There is good evidence that eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruits is healthy and lowers risks of certain diseases. But it isn't clear whether this is because of the antioxidants, something else in the foods, or other factors.
High-dose supplements of antioxidants may be linked to health risks in some cases. For example, high doses of beta-carotene may increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. High doses of vitamin E may increase risks of prostate cancer and one type of stroke. Antioxidant supplements may also interact with some medicines. To minimize risk, tell your health care providers about any antioxidants you use.
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 446925: Lycopene · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13