Top 10 Foods Highest in Lutein and Zeaxanthin
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids known for giving vegetables their green or orange colors. Like other carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are thought to play a role in maintaining eye health and preventing macular degeneration.
Foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin include dark leafy greens, peas, summer squash, pumpkin, brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, and pistachios. For more foods, see the nutrient ranking of all foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin.
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1. Dark Leafy Greens (Spinach)
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories20354mcg 11308mcg 98330mcg More Leafy Green Vegetables High in Lutein and Zeaxanthin
- 19276mcg in 1 cup of cooked Swiss chard
- 14560mcg in 1 cup of cooked mustard greens
- 12154mcg in 1 cup of cooked turnip greens
- 11774mcg in 1 cup of cooked collards
- 6447mcg in 1 cup of cooked kale
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2. Green Peas
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories4149mcg 2593mcg 6174mcg -
3. Summer Squash
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories4048mcg 2249mcg 22490mcg -
4. Pumpkin
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories2484mcg 1014mcg 10140mcg -
5. Brussels Sprouts
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories2012mcg 1290mcg 7167mcg -
6. Broccoli
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories1685mcg 1080mcg 6171mcg -
7. Asparagus
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories1388mcg 771mcg 7009mcg -
8. Romaine Lettuce
Lut + Zea
per CupLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories1087mcg 2312mcg 27200mcg -
9. Carrots
Lut + Zea
per Cup CookedLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories1072mcg 687mcg 3926mcg -
10. Pistachios
Lut + Zea
per 1 Oz HandfulLut + Zea
per 100gLut + Zea
per 200 Calories824mcg 2903mcg 1037mcg
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