Vitamin A

Vitamin A (also: retinol, beta-carotene): For good eyesight

Description and function

The fat-soluble vitamin A is particularly important for the eyesight, skin and the immune system. It regulates the light-dark vision, is important for the formation and maintenance of skin cells and mucous membranes and the immune system. The precursor of this vitamin, beta-carotene, is an antioxidant in the body.

The recommended daily requirement for women is 0.8 mg, for men 1 mg.

Foods high in vitamin A / retinol

Vitamin A is found particularly rich in liver, egg yolk, fish, milk and dairy products. Beta-carotene is contained primarily in carrots, red peppers and spinach.

Product	Serving	Retinol
» 1 medium sized Hen's egg	55 g	0.15 mg
» 100 g Pawpaw, raw	100 g	0.05 mg
» Fanta cake	65 g	0.03 mg
» 1 medium sized Carambola, raw	85 g	0.03 mg
» 1 serving Toast Hawaii	170 g	0.19 mg
» 100 g Grapes, white, fresh	100 g	0.01 mg
» 1 slice Appenzeller cheese, 50% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.09 mg
» 1 serving Pancake	150 g	0.33 mg
» 10 g Basil, fresh	10 g	0.07 mg
» 1 serving Cuscous	250 g	0.4 mg
» Nutellla roll	83 g	0.07 mg
» 1 medium sized Apple, fresh	130 g	0.01 mg
» Fruit salad, average	150 g	0.02 mg
» 1 slice Gorgonzola cheese, 50% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.06 mg
» Spread Butter	10 g	0.07 mg
» 100 g Spätzle (german egg noodles)	100 g	0.11 mg
» Apple rings, baked	150 g	0.12 mg
» 1 small sized Tomato, fresh	50 g	0.02 mg
» 1 serving Gazpacho	350 g	0.32 mg
» Obatzter	50 g	0.07 mg

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