Question

Which of the following is the best source of vitamin A?

• A. Apple
• B. Honey
• C. Carrot
• D. Peanuts

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Carrot

The correct option is C:

1. Carrots are an supreme source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids).
2. Vitamin A is of two types: Preformed Vitamin A (retinol esters) and Provitamin A (carotenoids).
3. Apart from carrot, the other foods that contain this vitamin are: cheese, eggs etc.

Reason for incorrect options:

1. Honey is a rich source of B-complex vitamins.
2. Peanuts also contains high concentration of B-complex vitamins and vitamin E.
3. Apple contains high amount of vitamin C.

Thus, best source of vitamin A is carrot.