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
» Liver dumpling	120 g	8.83 mg
» 150 g Mousse au chocolat	150 g	0.27 mg
» Ratatouille	670 g	0.54 mg
» Spread Butter	10 g	0.07 mg
» 1 serving Cuscous	250 g	0.4 mg
» 1 small sized Tomato, fresh	50 g	0.02 mg
» 1 piece Raisin bun	50 g	0.06 mg
» 1 serving Minestrone (Italian soup)	250 ml	0.4 mg
» 100 g Plums, dried	100 g	0.02 mg
» 1 chop Pork, cutlet	150 g	0.02 mg
» 50 g Roux (Sauce)	50 g	0.03 mg
» 100 g Cucumber, fresh	100 g	0.04 mg
» 1 piece Avocado, fresh	250 g	0.05 mg
» 1 serving Chili con carne, average	300 g	0.57 mg
» 1 serving Pancake	150 g	0.33 mg
» 100 g Oliebol (oil balls)	100 g	0.15 mg
» Stir-fry with minced meat and rice	350 g	0.07 mg
» 1 serving Toast Hawaii	170 g	0.19 mg
» Nutellla roll	83 g	0.07 mg
» 1 glass Grape juice	200 ml	0.02 mg

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