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Cantaloupe is a rich source of vitamin C, with 202.6 mg of the vitamin in a medium-sized melon, and 25.3 mg in one slice.
Raw citrus fruits are very high in vitamin C. One medium orange provides 70 mg of vitamin C, while one grapefruit provides about 96 mg. Citrus fruit juices contain even higher amounts of vitamin C, with a cup of orange juice providing around 71 mg of vitamin C.
A cup of broccoli contains as much vitamin C as an orange. Broccoli is a good source of other vitamins and minerals as well.
Red cabbage, also called purple cabbage, is high in vitamin C and low in calories. A half-cup contains only 14 calories but almost 30% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It also has fiber and other vitamins.
One serving of kiwi contains most of your recommended daily intake. Studies have also shown that adding kiwi to a marginal vitamin C diet largely improves plasma vitamin C levels.
All varieties of peppers are low in calories and high in nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber. Bell peppers have more nutrients than other peppers because they are kept on the vine longer. Red bell peppers have almost 8 times more beta carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C than green bell peppers.