Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene) - foods, RDA, deficiency & supplements

Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene) RDA - recommended daily allowance

RDA US* RDA DACH (EU)**
Age group
Female Male Female Male
14-18 y μg μg μg unclear μg
19-30 y μg μg μg μg
31-50 y μg μg μg μg
51-70 y μg μg μg μg
> 70 y μg μg μg μg
Pregnant μg μg
Lactating μg μg
Sources:
  • * Recommended daily allowance values from the National Institute of Health - Office of Dietary supplementation. Go to source
  • ** Recommended daily allowance values from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in Germany - Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. Go to source

Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene) low-carb and keto foods

per 100g per serving
Food Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene) (μg) Carbs Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene) (μg) Carbs
Palm oil 21000 0 2520 0
Sorrel 5000 1 2500 0.5
Spinach 4800 1 7200 1.5
Spinach (prep. w/ salt & fat) 4600 1 6900 1.5
Lamb’s lettuce 3900 1 1950 0.5
Orache 3600 1 3600 1
Chard 3500 1 5250 1.5
Soybean oil 3500 0 420 0
Chard (prep. w/ salt & fat) 3450 1 5175 1.5
Canola oil 3300 0 396 0
Nettle 2400 1 3600 1.5
Lasagna (vegetarian) 2000 10 7000 35
Chanterelle mushroom 1300 0.001 1300 0.001
Duck’s egg 1200 1 960 0.8
Lettuce 1100 1 550 0.5
Purslane 1100 1 1100 1
Oak leaf lettuce 890 1 445 0.5
Oregano 810 10 40.5 0.5
Sunflower margarine 650 0.001 130 0.0002
Vegetable margarine 650 0.001 130 0.0002
Standard margarine 650 0.001 130 0.0002
Baking margarine 650 0.001 130 0.0002
Vegetable broth 650 1 1625 2.5
Tomato soup (clear) 610 1 1525 2.5
Bouillabaisse 605 1 2420 4
Passion fruit 600 10 240 4
Tomato cream soup 530 1 1325 2.5
Asparagus (prep. w/ salt & fat) 510 1 1275 2.5
Half-fat margarine 500 0.001 100 0.0002
Beef broth 500 0.001 1250 0.0025