Lycopene
other Unit: mcg
Lycopene is a red carotenoid most concentrated in tomatoes and tomato-based products such as sauce and paste. It is one of the most potent antioxidants among the carotenoids. Observational studies link higher dietary lycopene intake to reduced risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease, though randomized trials have not firmly established causality. Cooking tomatoes and consuming them with fat significantly increases lycopene bioavailability.
Reference Daily Intake · per 100g
USDA/NIH DRI · National Academies
Top 20 Foods by Lycopene
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No established RDA for this nutrient.
| # | Food | per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomato Powder | 46260.0 mcg |
| 2 | Sun-Dried Tomatoes | 45902.0 mcg |
| 3 | Canned Tomato Paste without Salt | 28764.0 mcg |
| 4 | Canned Tomato Puree without Salt | 21754.0 mcg |
| 5 | Canned Tomato Puree with Salt | 21754.0 mcg |
| 6 | Canned Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms | 18942.0 mcg |
| 7 | Canned Tomato Sauce with Onions, Green Peppers, and Celery | 18454.0 mcg |
| 8 | Tomato Rice Soup (Condensed) | 17183.0 mcg |
| 9 | Canned Tomato Sauce (No Salt) | 13895.0 mcg |
| 10 | Canned Tomato Sauce | 13895.0 mcg |
| 11 | Low Sodium Vegetable Soup | 13848.0 mcg |
| 12 | Tomato Chili Sauce | 12819.0 mcg |
| 13 | Spaghetti/Marinara Sauce | 12700.0 mcg |
| 14 | Low Sodium Spaghetti Marinara Sauce | 12665.0 mcg |
| 15 | Tomato-Based Steak Sauce | 12564.0 mcg |
| 16 | Catsup | 12062.0 mcg |
| 17 | Low Sodium Catsup | 12062.0 mcg |
| 18 | Reduced Sodium Tomato Soup (Condensed) | 10920.0 mcg |
| 19 | Condensed Canned Tomato Soup | 10920.0 mcg |
| 20 | Low Sodium Tomato and Vegetable Juice | 9660.0 mcg |