Top Ten List of Vitamin C-Rich Fruits

Known also as Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble organic compound is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. Usually, Vitamin C is associated with Citrus Fruits, but this Top Ten List of Vitamin C-rich fruits reveals otherwise. Here is the list :

 No. Fruit Name Content (per 100g)
1 Guava 228.3mg
2 Kiwifruit 92.8mg
3 Lemon 77.0mg
4 Persimmon (Native) 66.0mg
5 Papaya 61.8mg
6 Strawberry 58.9mg
7 Orange 53.2mg
8 Pineapple 47.8mg
9 Kumquats 43.9mg
10 Melon (Cantaloupe) 36.7mg
(Note : Data came from US Dep't. of Agriculture)

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