Best Vitamin A-Rich Foods for Budgerigars

Ranked by vitamin a content among foods safe for budgerigars in the Creature Feast catalog.

Sweet Potato per 100g: approximately 8,500-11,500 IU beta-carotene Sweet potato is one of the richest beta-carotene sources available, providing about 8,500-11,500 IU per 100g. Offer tiny pieces of cooked (unseasoned) sweet potato for a powerful vitamin A boost.

Carrot per 100g: approximately 8,300 IU beta-carotene Carrots provide about 8,300 IU of beta-carotene per 100g. Finely grate raw carrot and mix with other vegetables — the bright orange color often attracts curious budgies.

Dandelion greens per 100g: approximately 5,850 IU vitamin A Dandelion greens provide about 5,850 IU of vitamin A per 100g. An excellent multi-nutrient green that supplies both vitamin A and calcium.

Kale per 100g: approximately 4,800 IU vitamin A Kale provides about 4,800 IU of vitamin A per 100g through beta-carotene. A powerhouse green that delivers vitamin A alongside calcium and vitamin K.

Bell pepper per 100g: approximately 3,130 IU vitamin A Red bell peppers provide about 3,130 IU of vitamin A per 100g. The sweet, crunchy flesh is often well-accepted by budgies and delivers both vitamin A and vitamin C.

Spinach per 100g: approximately 4,690 IU vitamin A Spinach provides about 4,690 IU of vitamin A per 100g. Offer occasionally in rotation due to oxalate content, but it delivers strong beta-carotene per serving.

Carrot tops per 100g: approximately 4,500 IU vitamin A Carrot tops provide about 4,500 IU of vitamin A per 100g. These feathery greens are often easier to get budgies to eat than carrot root and are rich in beta-carotene.

Mango a tiny piece (about 2-3g), as an occasional treat Mango provides about 1,080 IU of vitamin A per 100g. A sweet fruit treat that delivers meaningful beta-carotene — offer tiny pieces due to sugar content.

Pumpkin per 100g: approximately 3,100 IU vitamin A Pumpkin provides about 3,100 IU of vitamin A per 100g. Offer small pieces of raw or cooked (plain) pumpkin flesh for a gentle vitamin A source.

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Broccoli per 100g: approximately 620 IU vitamin A Broccoli provides about 620 IU of vitamin A per 100g. A moderate source that contributes alongside its vitamin C and calcium content.