10 Foods High in Vitamin C
Vitamin C Rich Food #7: Citrus
Citrus fruits like grapefruit, orange and lemon contain substantial amounts of vitamin C. But, while many people think of oranges as synonymous with vitamin C, they contain lower amounts than grapefruit. 100 grams of lemon fruit contain 77 mg of vitamin C; 100 grams of oranges contain 53 mg while 100 grams of grapefruit contain 31.2 mg of vitamin C. Fresh juice from citrus fruits contain similar amounts of ascorbic acid.
Citrus fruits are also rich in folate, potassium and fiber. They also contain phytonutrients; bioactive compounds that help protect the body from oxidation and diseases like cancer. Note that fresh fruit is the best source of the natural micronutrient.
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