Question

Which of the following is the rich source of vitamin A?
A. Apple.
B. Honey.
C. Carrot.
D. Peanut.

Answer 1

Hint: Fruits and vegetables have multiple vitamins and minerals that help our body to maintain good health and wellness. These include vitamins A (beta-carotene), B, C, D and E, K and minerals like magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and folic acid, etc. Generally, vitamin A is generally more abundant in vegetables than fruits.

Complete answer:
Vitamin A, also known as retinol, and occurs as beta-carotene as a precursor of vitamin A. It has several important functions in the body. It is a fat soluble vitamin and helps to maintain good vision of the eyes. Some other function of vitamin A is to help our body's natural defense against illness and infection, maintain a good immune system and help vision to see in the dim light.

Carrots are an adequate source of many vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A. Seventy three percent of our daily requirement of vitamin A can be fulfilled by a half cup of carrots. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body and is responsible for giving the standard orange colour to carrots.

Apples are a good source of vitamin C, fibres and antioxidants. An average size eating apple weighing 112 grams provides 25 percent of the recommended daily intake of the vitamin C.

A vitamin found in honey includes ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin and riboflavin. Along with these beneficial compounds, it also has minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

Peanuts are abundant in the vitamins such as niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, choline, Vitamin B6 and vitamin E and rich in minerals like magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese and selenium.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Vitamin A in honey- 0.00 IU per 100 grams.
Vitamin A in peanut- 0.00 IU per 100 grams.
Vitamin A in apple- 54 IU per 100 grams.
Vitamin A in carrot- 16,706 IU per 100 grams