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 glass Tomato juice	200 ml	0.16 mg
» Ratatouille	670 g	0.54 mg
» 50 g Roux (Sauce)	50 g	0.03 mg
» 1 slice Gorgonzola cheese, 50% fat i.d.m.	30 g	0.06 mg
» Apple rings, baked	150 g	0.12 mg
» Viennese Schnitzel, with potatoes	350 g	0.14 mg
» Doner kebab, with chicken	360 g	0.07 mg
» 1 serving Spaghetti, with tomato sauce	305 g	0.18 mg
» Pork belly	100 g	0.01 mg
» 1 piece Raisin bun	50 g	0.06 mg
» 1 chop Pork, cutlet	150 g	0.02 mg
» 100 g Apricot, fresh	100 g	0.3 mg
» Fanta cake	65 g	0.03 mg
» Nutellla roll	83 g	0.07 mg
» 1 small sized Tomato, fresh	50 g	0.02 mg
» Liver dumpling	120 g	8.83 mg
» 100 g Elderberry, black	100 g	0.06 mg
» Spread Margarine	10 g	0.06 mg
» 1 glass Grape juice	200 ml	0.02 mg
» 1 serving Spaetzle cheese noodles	320 g	0.32 mg

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