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Beta-Cryptoxanthin (mcg)

Cryptoxanthin

Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment. It has been isolated from a variety of sources including the petals and flowers of plants in the genus Physalis, orange rind, papaya, egg yolk, butter, apples, and bovine blood serum.

In the human body, cryptoxanthin is converted to vitamin A (retinol) and is, therefore, considered a provitamin A. As with other carotenoids, cryptoxanthin is an antioxidant and may help prevent free radical damage to cells and DNA, as well as stimulate the repair of oxidative damage to DNA.

Recent findings of an inverse association between β-cryptoxanthin and lung cancer risk in several observational epidemiological studies suggest that β-cryptoxanthin could potentially act as a chemopreventive agent against lung cancer.

Beta-Cryptoxanthin

Two forms of vitamin A are available in the human diet: preformed vitamin A (retinol and its esterified form, retinyl ester) and provitamin A carotenoids. Preformed vitamin A is found in foods from animal sources, including dairy products, fish, and meat (especially liver). By far the most important provitamin A carotenoid is beta-carotene; other provitamin A carotenoids are alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. The body converts these plant pigments into vitamin A. Both provitamin A and preformed vitamin A must be metabolized intracellularly to retinal and retinoic acid, the active forms of vitamin A, to support the vitamin's important biological functions. Other carotenoids found in food, such as lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, are not converted into vitamin A.

Beta-Cryptoxanthin and arthritis

NIH research shows that a modest increase in beta-cryptoxanthin intake, equivalent to one glass of freshly squeezed orange juice per day, is associated with a reduced risk of developing inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Food Sources of Beta-Cryptoxanthin

List of foods highest in beta-cryptoxanthin content. Beta-cryptoxanthin content is in mcg per 100 g of food weight.

Beta-Cryptoxanthin (µg)

Foods highest in beta-cryptoxanthin (100 g)

6252

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne

6186

Spices, paprika

3490

Spices, chili powder

3471

Squash, winter, butternut, raw

3116

Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, with salt

3116

Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt

2767

Tangerine juice, frozen concentrate, sweetened, undiluted

1564

Squash, winter, butternut, frozen, unprepared

1447

Persimmons, japanese, raw

1119

Squash, winter, hubbard, cooked, boiled, mashed, without salt

1103

Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried

775

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack, drained

589

Papayas, raw

503

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack

496

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack

495

Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids

490

Peppers, sweet, red, raw

483

Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians)

460

Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

460

Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

444

Peaches, dried, sulfured, uncooked

407

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw

380

Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared

342

Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)

334

Soup, cream of vegetable, dry, powder

321

Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted

300

Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, with salt

300

Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt

296

Pickle relish, sweet

Beta-Cryptoxanthin (µg)

Foods highest in beta-cryptoxanthin (100 g)

271

Pickles, cucumber, sweet, low sodium (includes bread and butter pickles)

251

Papaya nectar, canned

242

Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat

214

Tangerine juice, canned, sweetened

214

Tangerine juice, raw

202

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

199

Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

199

Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

193

Kumquats, raw

186

Pickles, cucumber, sweet (includes bread and butter pickles)

175

Spices, coriander leaf, dried

169

Orange juice, raw

161

Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

161

Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

160

Snacks, popcorn, microwave, 94% fat free

157

Plums, wild (Northern Plains Indians)

156

Persimmons, japanese, dried

149

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels on cob, unprepared

148

Orange juice, canned, unsweetened

147

Soup, chili beef, canned, condensed

144

Corn, yellow, whole kernel, frozen, microwaved

144

Carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

142

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels on cob, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

142

USDA Commodity, mixed fruit (peaches, pears, grapes), canned, light syrup, drained

142

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels on cob, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

135

Babyfood, juice, orange-carrot

134

Babyfood, fruit, tutti frutti, junior

129

Spices, cinnamon, ground

122

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt

122

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels, cut off cob, boiled, drained, with salt

122

Babyfood, snack, GERBER GRADUATE YOGURT MELTS

Beta-Cryptoxanthin (µg)

Foods highest in beta-cryptoxanthin (100 g)

121

Dandelion greens, raw

120

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared

116

Oranges, raw, navels

116

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties

116

Snacks, popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with partially hydrogenated oil

116

Oranges, raw, Florida

115

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw

114

Spices, pumpkin pie spice

109

Peaches, canned, water pack, solids and liquids

109

Spices, sage, ground

105

Peppers, jalapeno, raw

104

Apricots, raw

103

Spices, cloves, ground

102

Plums, canned, purple, juice pack, solids and liquids

100

Peppers, sweet, green, freeze-dried

100

Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil

99

Peas and carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

99

Peas and carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

98

Orange-grapefruit juice, canned, unsweetened

98

Nectarines, raw

97

Citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate

93

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked

93

Plums, canned, purple, water pack, solids and liquids

92

Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular, without salt

92

Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular

91

Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, diluted with 3 volume water

89

Babyfood, fruit, tutti frutti, strained

85

Chili con carne with beans, canned entree

85

Peaches, canned, heavy syrup, drained

Beta-Cryptoxanthin (µg)

Foods highest in beta-cryptoxanthin (100 g)

82

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

81

Kale, raw

78

Watermelon, raw

78

Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids

77

Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed

76

Gerber graduates Fruit Strips Real Fruit Bars

73

Chili with beans, microwavable bowls

73

Peaches, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids

72

Peppers, jalapeno, canned, solids and liquids

72

Soup, chili beef, canned, prepared with equal volume water

72

Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids

70

Egg, yolk, dried

70

Corn pudding, home prepared

70

Spices, marjoram, dried

70

Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat

70

Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat, without salt

68

Peaches, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids

68

Babyfood, fruit, peaches, strained

68

Babyfood, fruit, peaches, junior

68

Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, TABASCO

67

Peaches, raw

66

Pickles, cucumber, dill, low sodium

66

Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Biscuits

66

Spices, nutmeg, ground

66

Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes

65

Salad dressing, thousand island dressing, reduced fat

65

Peaches, spiced, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids

62

Orange breakfast drink, ready-to-drink, with added nutrients

61

Succotash, (corn and limas), frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

61

Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians)

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