Other orange vegetables and fruits rich in beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins, orange bell peppers, apricots, cantaloupe and papaya. Despite its close association with orange foods, beta-carotene is just as prevalent in yellow fruits and vegetables. Mangoes are a good source, with one cup providing 1/4 of the daily recommended intake, as cited by ODS. Other sources include corn, yellow squash and yellow bell peppers.