6 Foods That Actually Have More Vitamin C than an Orange

Runny nose, sore throat? Sounds like you need a dose of vitamin C. But before you reach for an orange, consider these vitamin C facts.

Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is an essential vitamin that comes with a wealth of health benefits. ‘Vitamin C is essential for good immune function. It also plays an important role in chemical signalling to the brain and tissue repair,’ says Sophie Medlin, registered dietitian and owner at City Dieticians.

‘It has excellent antioxidant properties which means that it helps to control some of the consequences of tissue damage and unhealthy lifestyle choices like drinking and smoking.’

Vitamin C rich foods

Vitamin C is mostly found in fruit and veg – and oranges are a great source. What might surprise you, however, is that there are plenty of foods that actually contain more vitamin C than an orange. Here's how 100g of orange stacks up against 100g of its competition. 

Vitamin C in an orange (100g): 53.2 mg

1. Kale - 120 mg

2. Strawberries - 58.8 mg

3. Broccoli - 89.2 mg

4. Red Peppers - 242.5 mg

5. Kiwi - 92.7 mg

6. Brussels Sprouts - 85 mg 

Source: womenshealthmag