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Lutein + zeaxanthin

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USDA reporting category: Lutein + zeaxanthin. The category is not represented by a single verified structure. [1]

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A conceptual grouping, not a molecular structure. This reporting category contains multiple components or represents a calculated quantity.
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Source check: 2026-09-13 · No scientific editorial review.

A COMMON BASIS

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71 foods with data 35 not reported, excluded from ranking

Spinach
Raw spinach.
12,198 µg
Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
5,650 µg
Green peas
Green peas, boiled, drained, without salt.
2,593 µg
Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
1,895 µg
Broccoli
Broccoli, boiled, drained, without salt.
1,080 µg
Sweet corn
Yellow sweet corn, boiled, drained, without salt.
906 µg
Flaxseed
Flaxseed; source does not specify grinding.
651 µg
Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
454 µg
Cumin seed
Cumin seed spice.
448 µg
Okra
Okra, boiled, drained, without salt.
390 µg
Egg
Whole egg, hard-boiled.
353 µg
Rye grain
Rye grain, unprepared; not cooked rye bread.
210 µg

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This page compares Lutein + zeaxanthin (Lutein + zeaxanthin), 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.

Intake guidance

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Identity and structure sources

USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13

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