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Vitamin C

Natural Sources of Vitamin C, Including Best Food Sources for Vitamin C

Best food sources for Vitamin C include: oranges, lemons, papaya, broccoli, parsley, bell pepper, strawberries, kale, mustard greens, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts. Here's how they stack up in Vitamin C content:

Vitamin C Food Source	Unit	Serving Size	Vitamin C Content
Oranges	mg	1 orange, about 3" in diameter	82.7
Lemons	mg	1 large lemon	44.5
Papaya	mg	1 cup, cubes	86.5
Broccoli	mg	1 cup, chopped, raw	81.2
Parsley	mg	1 cup, raw	79.8
Bell Pepper	mg	1 cup, chopped, raw	119.8
Strawberries	mg	1 large strawberry, fresh	10.6
Kale	mg	1 cup, chopped, raw	80.4
Mustard Greens	mg	1 cup, chopped, raw	39.2
Cauliflower	mg	1 cup, raw	46.4
Brussels Sprouts	mg	1 cup, raw	74.8

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