Table 1.
Lutein and zeaxanthin content of some fresh foods (mean serving) a.
| Food | L + Z Content (mg/100 g of Food) | L + Z Content (mg/Household) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | Cooked | Raw | Cooked | |
| Paprika | 18.94 | 0.43 t | ||
| Sweet potato leaves | 14.72 | 11.45 | 5.15 c | 7.32 c |
| Dandelion | 13.61 | 9.16 | 7.48 c | 9.61 c |
| Pepper | 13.16 | 0.23 t | ||
| Turnip greens | 12.83 | 8.44 | 7.05 c | 12.15 c |
| Cress | 12.50 | 8.40 | 6.25 c | 11.34 c |
| Spinach | 12.20 | 11.31 | 3.66 c | 20.35 c |
| Chard | 11.00 | 11.02 | 3.96 c | 19.28 c |
| Chicory | 10.30 | 2.99 c | ||
| Radicchio | 8.83 | 3.53 c | ||
| Kale | 6.26 | 4.98 | 1.32 c | 5.88 c |
| Basil | 5.65 | 0.14 l | ||
| Parsley | 5.56 | 3.34 c | ||
| Collards | 4.32 | 6.2 | 1.56 c | 11.77 c |
| Mustard greens | 3.73 | 10.4 | 2.09 c | 14.56 c |
| Arugula | 3.56 | |||
| Peas | 2.48 | 2.59 | 3.59 c | 4.15 c |
| Lettuce | 2.31 | 1.09 c | ||
| Squash | 2.13 | 2.25 | 2.40 c | 4.05 c |
| Egg yolk | 1.09 | 0.19 e | ||
a [88]; L, lutein; Z, zeaxanthin; c cup; e 1 large egg; l 5 leaves; t 1 teaspoon; L.