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Carrots donât actually contain vitamin A, but theyâre an excellent source of beta-carotene, the antioxidant carotenoid that your body can convert into vitamin A. This fat-soluble nutrient is important to immunity, organ function, eye health and visual acuity â it helps your eyes adjust in dimming light.
The amount of beta-carotene in a 1-cup serving of the sliced raw vegetable amounts to about 410 percent of the daily value for vitamin A, as set by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine. Baby carrots are about 20 percent lower in vitamin A, but theyâre still an excellent source of the nutrient.