foods rich in beta carotene
Other orange vegetables and fruits rich in beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins, orange bell peppers, apricots, cantaloupe and papaya. Despite its close association with orange foods, beta-carotene is just as prevalent in yellow fruits and vegetables. Mangoes are a good source, with one cup providing 1/4 of the daily recommended intake, as cited by ODS. Other sources include corn, yellow squash and yellow bell peppers.
Good food sources of beta-carotene include: 1  Carrots. 2  Sweet potatoes. 3  Winter squash.  Spinach and 1  kale. Fruits like cantaloupe and apricots.
Many leafy green vegetables are a leading source of beta-carotene. Spinach and kale are excellent sources, as ODS points out that 1/2 cup provides 230 and 190 percent of the recommended daily amount, respectively. Other leafy green sources include lettuce, turnip greens, cabbage, mustard greens and beet greens.