Top High-Protein (>12g Protein/100g) Foods Highest in Alpha-Carotene (USDA Ranking)

High-protein muscle-supporting foods (>12g protein/100g) highest in Alpha-Carotene (µg per 100g), verified against the Wise Eating USDA Standard Reference catalog. Antioxidant provitamin A carotenoid associated with cardiovascular and cellular longevity.

USDA Leaderboard: Top High-Protein (>12g Protein/100g) Foods Highest in Alpha-Carotene (USDA Ranking)

Click any food below to open its full 100+ nutrient profile (including 22 vitamins, 11 minerals, amino acids, omega-3s, PRAL acid load, and WHO baby feeding age). Top food in this category: Spices, chili powder (2090 µg per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Alpha-Carotene / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Spices, chili powder	2090 µg	100%	741 µg	282 kcal · 13.5g P
#2	Egg, yolk, dried	79 µg	6.6%	11.8 µg	669 kcal · 33.6g P
#3	Pulled pork in barbecue sauce	46 µg	3.8%	27.4 µg	168 kcal · 13.2g P
#4	Egg, yolk only, raw	38 µg	3.2%	11.6 µg	328 kcal · 16.2g P
#5	Egg, yolk, raw, fresh	38 µg	3.2%	11.8 µg	322 kcal · 15.9g P
#6	Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, sugared, pasteurized	38 µg	3.2%	12.4 µg	307 kcal · 13.9g P
#7	Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized	36 µg	3%	12.2 µg	296 kcal · 15.5g P
#8	Chicken with mole sauce	20 µg	1.7%	14.6 µg	137 kcal · 19g P
#9	Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians)	18 µg	1.5%	4.3 µg	419 kcal · 14.5g P
#10	Soupy rice with chicken, Puerto Rican style	17 µg	1.4%	11.3 µg	151 kcal · 12.1g P
#11	Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)	17 µg	1.4%	10.1 µg	168 kcal · 13.2g P
#12	Lamb or mutton loaf	14 µg	1.2%	7.29 µg	192 kcal · 14.1g P
#13	Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	13 µg	1.1%	9.29 µg	140 kcal · 19.9g P
#14	Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat	12 µg	1%	5.24 µg	229 kcal · 12g P
#15	Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento	12 µg	1%	3.2 µg	375 kcal · 22.1g P
#16	Cheese, processed, with vegetables	12 µg	1%	3.37 µg	356 kcal · 14.1g P
#17	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	11 µg	0.9%	8.15 µg	135 kcal · 20.4g P
#18	Chicken, liver, all classes, raw	11 µg	0.9%	9.24 µg	119 kcal · 16.9g P
#19	Chili with chicken	11 µg	0.9%	11 µg	100 kcal · 14.1g P
#20	Liver, beef	11 µg	0.9%	6.32 µg	174 kcal · 26.3g P
#21	Sausage, beef, fresh, cooked	11 µg	0.9%	3.31 µg	332 kcal · 18.2g P
#22	Sausage, pork and turkey, pre-cooked	11 µg	0.9%	3.22 µg	342 kcal · 12.1g P
#23	Sausage, turkey, fresh, cooked	11 µg	0.9%	5.61 µg	196 kcal · 23.9g P
#24	Sausage, turkey, fresh, raw	11 µg	0.9%	7.1 µg	155 kcal · 18.8g P
#25	Stewed seasoned ground beef, Puerto Rican style	11 µg	0.9%	3.96 µg	278 kcal · 13.8g P
#26	Liver, chicken	9 µg	0.8%	4.76 µg	189 kcal · 20g P
#27	Meat loaf made with chicken or turkey	9 µg	0.8%	5.23 µg	172 kcal · 18.8g P
#28	Chicken or turkey divan	8 µg	0.7%	5.71 µg	140 kcal · 15.5g P
#29	Beef salad	7 µg	0.6%	2.68 µg	261 kcal · 17.9g P
#30	Chicken or turkey salad with egg	7 µg	0.6%	3.07 µg	228 kcal · 13.8g P
#31	Chicken or turkey salad, made with Italian dressing	7 µg	0.6%	4.79 µg	146 kcal · 13.6g P
#32	Chicken or turkey salad, made with creamy dressing	7 µg	0.6%	3.72 µg	188 kcal · 13.8g P
#33	Chicken or turkey salad, made with light mayonnaise	7 µg	0.6%	4.79 µg	146 kcal · 13.6g P
#34	Chicken or turkey salad, made with mayonnaise	7 µg	0.6%	2.98 µg	235 kcal · 13.9g P
#35	Ham or pork salad	7 µg	0.6%	3.04 µg	230 kcal · 13.3g P

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