10 Vitamin A-Rich Fruits & Vegetables

Looking for natural sources of vitamin A? Grab these fruits and vegetables and enjoy their health promoting goodness.

Based on 100 gram serving:

FRUITS

1. Cantaloupe – 3382 IU

    cantaloupe image by Bruno Girin via Flickr cc
    2. Apricots – 1926 IU
    3. Persimmon – 1627 IU
    4. Loquat – 1528 IU
    5. Pitanga – 1500 IU
    6. Red sour cherries – 1283 IU
    7. Purple passion-fruit – 1272 IU
    8. Pink and red grapefruit – 1150 IU
    9. Plantains – 1127 IU
    10. Papaya – 1094 IU
      • Oheloberries - 830 IU
      • Acerola - 767 IU
      • Mangoes - 765 IU
      • Groundcherries - 720 IU
      • Tangerines - 681 IU

      VEGETABLES:
      1. Grape leaves – 27520 IU
      2. Carrots – 16705 IU
      3. Broccoli leaves – 1600 IU
      4. Kale – 15376 IU
      5. Sweet potato – 14185 IU
      6. Baby carrots – 13790 IU
      7. Lambquarters – 11601 IU
      8. Turnip greens – 11585 IU
      9. Winter butternut squash – 10631 IU
      10. Mustard greens – 10502 IU
        * Nutrient data source: USDA

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