This conversion process may vary by individual. Eating fat with carrots can help you absorb more of the beta carotene.
The main plant compounds in carrots are:
Beta carotene: Orange carrots are very high in beta carotene. The absorption is better (up to 6.5-fold) if the carrots are cooked.
Alpha-carotene: An antioxidant that, like beta carotene, is partly converted into vitamin A in your body.