19 Foods With More Vitamin A Than a Tomato

Nineteen foods contain more vitamin A per 100 grams than a tomato, which has 42 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g. The highest sources include Carrot at 835 mcg, Sweet Potato at 709 mcg, and Butternut Squash at 532 mcg.

This article presents a ranked list of foods that provide more vitamin A than a tomato. Each food is measured per 100 grams to provide a clear comparison.

Foods With More Vitamin A Than a Tomato

The following table ranks foods based on their vitamin A content per 100 grams.

All values are per 100 grams (about 3.5 oz), the standard basis for comparing foods gram for gram.

#	Food	Vitamin A (per 100 g)	% Daily Value	% More Than a tomato
1	Carrot	835 mcg	93%	1888%
2	Sweet Potato	709 mcg	79%	1588%
3	Butternut Squash	532 mcg	59%	1167%
4	Kale	500 mcg	56%	1090%
5	Spinach	469 mcg	52%	1017%
6	Romaine Lettuce	436 mcg	48%	938%
7	Pumpkin	426 mcg	47%	914%
8	Swiss Chard	306 mcg	34%	629%
9	Bok Choy	223 mcg	25%	431%
10	Cantaloupe	169 mcg	19%	302%
11	Bell Pepper	157 mcg	17%	274%
12	Apricot	96 mcg	11%	129%
13	Persimmon	81 mcg	9%	93%
14	Passion Fruit	64 mcg	7%	52%
15	Grapefruit	58 mcg	6%	38%
16	Plantain	56 mcg	6%	33%
17	Mango	54 mcg	6%	29%
18	Chili Pepper	48 mcg	5%	14%
19	Papaya	47 mcg	5%	12%

For reference, a tomato has 42 mcg of vitamin a per 100 g, about 5% of the Daily Value (900 mcg).

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Sources and Method

Vitamin A values are from the USDA FoodData Central database, expressed per 100 grams of the food as commonly eaten. Foods are included only when their per-100-gram vitamin a content is higher than that of a tomato (42 mcg), and ranked highest first. Percent Daily Value uses the US reference intake of 900 mcg. Values vary with variety, growing conditions and preparation. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What food has the most vitamin a?

Carrot has the most vitamin A, providing 835 mcg per 100 g, making it the top source on this list.

Does a tomato have a lot of vitamin a?

A tomato contains 42 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, which is 5% of the Daily Value of 900 mcg.

How much vitamin a do you need per day?

The recommended daily intake of vitamin A for adults is 900 mcg, which can be obtained from various food sources.

Are these vitamin a values per 100 grams or per serving?

The vitamin A values listed are per 100 grams, allowing for consistent comparison across different foods.

Key Takeaways

• Nineteen foods exceed the vitamin A content of a tomato.
• A tomato provides 42 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g.
• Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash are top sources of vitamin A.
• Daily vitamin A needs for adults are 900 mcg.