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
» Köttbullar (swedish meat balls)	200 g	0.1 mg
» 100 g Elderberry, black	100 g	0.06 mg
» Nutellla roll	83 g	0.07 mg
» 1 slice Appenzeller cheese, 50% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.09 mg
» 100 g Grapes, white, fresh	100 g	0.01 mg
» 1 serving Spaghetti alla Bolognese	400 g	0.24 mg
» 15 ml Fish oil, cod liver	15 ml	4.5 mg
» 1 slice Tilsit, 45% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.09 mg
» 1 medium sized Carrot, fresh	100 g	1.2 mg
» 100 g Oliebol (oil balls)	100 g	0.15 mg
» 150 g Mousse au chocolat	150 g	0.27 mg
» Doner kebab, with chicken	360 g	0.07 mg
» 1 slice Camembert cheese, 45% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.1 mg
» Fruit salad, average	150 g	0.02 mg
» 1 serving Minestrone (Italian soup)	250 ml	0.4 mg
» 1 piece Avocado, fresh	250 g	0.05 mg
» 1 serving Toast Hawaii	170 g	0.19 mg
» 100 g Cantaloupe, raw	100 g	0.78 mg
» 1 small sized Tomato, fresh	50 g	0.02 mg
» 1 serving Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian dessert)	300 g	1.05 mg

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