Carotene, alpha
Produce Description:
Although lesser known that beta-carotene, alpha-carotene is rich in antioxidants and is known to help prevent the development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and many other conditions.
Carotene, alpha
Nutrients
Amino Acids
Fats (Lipids)
- Cholesterol
- Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
- Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
- Fatty acids, total saturated
- Fatty acids, total trans
Minerals
Protein/Carbs
Sugars/Starch
Vitamins
It has been proven in recent years that high levels of alpha-carotene in the blood reduces the rates of death from cancer and many other diseases. It can be found in vegetables such as green peas, broccoli, green beans, collard and turnip greens, spinach, many types of squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
Carrot juice: 10247.1 µg
Pumpkin: 4659 µg
Carrot, Raw: 2503 µg
Carrots: 1473 µg
Pie, pumpkin: 912 µg
Squash (winter), Cooked: 682 µg
Collard greens, boiled with salt: 129.2 µg
Tomato: 124 µg
Tangerine (medium sized): 89 µg
Avocado, slice: 62.1 µg