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 serving Spaetzle cheese noodles	320 g	0.32 mg
» 1 serving Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian dessert)	300 g	1.05 mg
» 1 serving Gazpacho	350 g	0.32 mg
» 100 g Zucchini, Zucchetti, green, fresh	100 g	0.15 mg
» Cream puff	80 g	0.15 mg
» 1 glass Tomato juice	200 ml	0.16 mg
» Obatzter	50 g	0.07 mg
» Nutellla roll	83 g	0.07 mg
» 100 g Cantaloupe, raw	100 g	0.78 mg
» 1 serving Calamari, deep-fried	300 g	0.21 mg
» 1 glass Grape juice	200 ml	0.02 mg
» 1 piece Raisin bun	50 g	0.06 mg
» 1 chop Pork, cutlet	150 g	0.02 mg
» Antipasti, with vegetables	150 g	0.2 mg
» 1 medium sized Hen's egg	55 g	0.15 mg
» 100 g Pawpaw, raw	100 g	0.05 mg
» 1 serving Spaghetti alla Bolognese	400 g	0.24 mg
» 1 slice Gorgonzola cheese, 50% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.06 mg
» 100 g Plums, dried	100 g	0.02 mg
» 1 small sized Tomato, fresh	50 g	0.02 mg

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