Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Foods high in vitamin A

Per 100 g, the foods highest in vitamin A on our list are beef liver (7744 µg), corn flakes (981 µg) and sweet potato (961 µg). Vitamin A supports vision and the immune system. Orange vegetables and leafy greens supply it as beta-carotene.

32 foods
Vitamin A in each food. Select a column heading to sort. Daily value: 900 µg.
Food
Beef liver7744 µg6582 µg (3 oz cooked)4425 µg85
Corn flakes981 µg275 µg (1 cup)255 µg70
Sweet potato961 µg1096 µg (1 medium, baked)1068 µg88
Carrots835 µg509 µg (1 medium carrot)2037 µg90
Butter684 µg97 µg (1 tbsp)95 µg4
Butternut squash532 µg745 µg (1 cup cubes)1182 µg95
Spinach469 µg141 µg (1 cup raw)2039 µg100
Romaine lettuce436 µg205 µg (1 cup shredded)2565 µg96
Pumpkin426 µg494 µg (1 cup cubes)1638 µg95
Parsley421 µg34 µg (2 tbsp chopped)1169 µg99
Cheddar cheese337 µg94 µg (1 slice)84 µg15
Cream cheese308 µg89 µg (2 tbsp)88 µg8
Swiss chard306 µg110 µg (1 cup)1611 µg100
Collard greens251 µg90 µg (1 cup chopped)784 µg99
Kale241 µg51 µg (1 cup chopped)689 µg98
Bok choy223 µg156 µg (1 cup shredded)1715 µg98
Parmesan cheese207 µg21 µg (2 tbsp grated)53 µg26
Croissant206 µg117 µg (1 medium croissant)51 µg12
Mozzarella179 µg50 µg (1 oz)60 µg16
Kefir171 µg416 µg (1 cup)398 µg76
Cantaloupe169 µg270 µg (1 cup cubes)497 µg92
Eggs160 µg80 µg (1 large egg)112 µg40
Red bell pepper157 µg187 µg (1 medium pepper)604 µg97
Feta cheese125 µg35 µg (1 oz)47 µg9
Arugula119 µg24 µg (1 cup)476 µg97
Vanilla ice cream118 µg78 µg (1/2 cup)57 µg8
Trout100 µg71 µg (1 fillet)60 µg59
Apricot96 µg67 µg (2 apricots)200 µg78
Mussels91 µg77 µg (3 oz cooked)53 µg64
Persimmon81 µg136 µg (1 fruit)116 µg62
Skim milk61 µg149 µg (1 cup)179 µg74
Milk46 µg112 µg (1 cup)75 µg31

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Last updated .