10 Foods that contain Vitamin A Top

Vitamin A is a vitamin that is important for visual apparatus (eye), skin health, boost immunity and Genetic Transcription (related to DNA). Vitamin A also plays an important role in making white blood serves to ward off infections in the body. Figures daily requirement of Vitamin A recommended (Recommended Daily Allowance / RDA) is approximately 5000 IU (International Units). Vitamin A deficiency also called Vitamin A deficiency will berakibatkan twilight Rabun disease, cataracts, hyperkeratosis (white lumps at hair follicles), and Keratomalacia (Destruction cornea). Vitamins Vitamin A is a fat-soluble or Fat Soluble Vitamins called.

 

Source foods containing Vitamin A is actually the highest liver (liver), but they also contain very high cholesterol so it is not recommended for excessive consumption due to the risk of heart disease and stroke.

List of 10 Foods Containing Vitamin A Top

Here are 10 foods that contain Vitamin A Top in every 100g (grams). In this list there are vegetables, fruits, and there is also an animal meat / fish.

1. Potatoes (cooked)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 19 218 UI

Daily Value (DV): 384%

2. Kiosks (cooked)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 17 033 UI

Daily Value (DV): 341%

3. Vegetable Kale (cooked)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 14 704 UI

Daily Value (DV): 294%

4. Dried Apricots

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 12 669 UI

Daily Value (DV): 253%

5. Pumpkin Butternut / Butternut Squash (cooked)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 11 555 UI

Daily Value (DV): 223%

6. Cos - Romaine Lettuce (Romaine lettuce)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 8710 UI

Daily Value (DV): 174%

7. Cantaloupe Melon

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 8710 UI

Daily Value (DV): 174%

8. Red Peppers

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 3,131 UI

Daily Value (DV): 63%

9. Tuna (cooked)

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 2,520 UI

Daily Value (DV): 50%

10. Mango

The content of Vitamin A in 100mg: 1,082 UI

Daily Value (DV): 22%

Note:
1 IU = 0.3 mcg retinol or 0.6 mcg of beta-carotene (Excerpted from "The Calculator Site")

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