Intake recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) are not yet available for this vital substance.
| Zeaxanthin content – given in µg – per 100 g of food. | |||
| Vegetables | Fruit | ||
| Spinach, cooked | 179 | Papayas | 9 |
| Lettuce | 187 | Apricots | 31 |
| Corn | 437 | Tangerines | 142 |
| Bell bell pepper, red | 1.608 | ||
Note: Foods in bold are rich in zeaxanthin.
