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|+ Lutein + Zeaxanthin Levels in Foods | |||
! Food!!Micrograms/cup!!Micrograms/100 grams | |||
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|[[Kale]]|| 23,720 || 18,246 | |||
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|[[Spinach]]|| 20,354 || 11,308 | |||
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|[[Turnip]] greens|| 12,154 || 8,440 | |||
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|[[Collards]] || 14,619 || 7,694 | |||
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|[[Mustard Greens]]|| 8,347 || 5,962 | |||
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|[[Parsley]]|| 556 || 5,560 | |||
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|[[Dandelion]] Greens|| 4,944 || 4,709 | |||
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|[[Green Pea]]s, Frozen || 3,840 || 2,400 | |||
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|[[Romaine lettuce|Lettuce, Romaine]]|| 1,295 || 2,313 | |||
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Revision as of 12:22, 28 October 2009
Lutein (and the closely related compound zeaxanthin), is a carotenoid phytochemical that helps to prevent age-related macular degeneration and is an antioxidant chemical due to its ability to absorb phototoxic blue light and near ultraviolet radiation.
| Food | Micrograms/cup | Micrograms/100 grams |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 23,720 | 18,246 |
| Spinach | 20,354 | 11,308 |
| Turnip greens | 12,154 | 8,440 |
| Collards | 14,619 | 7,694 |
| Mustard Greens | 8,347 | 5,962 |
| Parsley | 556 | 5,560 |
| Dandelion Greens | 4,944 | 4,709 |
| Green Peas, Frozen | 3,840 | 2,400 |
| Lettuce, Romaine | 1,295 | 2,313 |