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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
- Millet
Cooked millet; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
0 µg - Mozzarella cheese
Whole-milk mozzarella cheese; not the low-moisture entry.
0 µg - Mung beans
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Mustard greens
Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Nutmeg
Spices, nutmeg, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Octopus
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Okra
Okra, boiled, drained, without salt.
0 µg - Olive oil
Olive oil for salad or cooking; grade not specified.
0 µg - Onion
Raw onion; variety not specified.
0 µg - Orange
Raw orange, all commercial varieties; edible flesh.
0 µg - Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
0 µg - Oysters
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg
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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