<span>Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. It is not stored in large amounts in the body. Any extra amount is lost through the urine. You need to include vitamin C rich foods in your diet every day.
Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of bones, teeth, skin and other tissues.
<span>Vitamin C has many other roles in the body and can also:
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Increase your body's absorption of iron from plant-based foods.
Help to prevent cell damage and may reduce your risk for certain cancers and other chronic diseases.
Protect you from infections by keeping your immune system healthy.
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Taking high does of vitamin C has not been proven to prevent colds. It may cause digestive problems.
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Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of vitamin C. This table will help you choose foods that are high in vitamin C. <span><span>FoodServing sizeVitamin C (mg)</span>Vegetables and FruitVegetables<span>Peppers (red, yellow) raw125 mL (½ cup)101-144</span><span>Peppers (red, green), cooked125 mL (½ cup)121-132</span><span>Peppers, green, raw125 mL (½ cup)63</span><span>Broccoli, cooked125 mL (½ cup)54</span><span>Cabbage, red, raw250 mL (1 cup)42</span><span>Brussels sprouts, cooked125 mL (4 sprouts)38-52</span><span>Kohlrabi, cooked125 mL (½ cup)47</span><span>Broccoli, raw125 mL (½ cup)42</span><span>Snow peas, cooked125 mL (½ cup)41</span><span>Cabbage, cooked125 mL (½ cup)30</span><span>Cauliflower, raw or cooked125 mL (½ cup)27-29</span><span>Kale, cooked125 mL (½ cup)28</span><span>Rapini, cooked125 mL (½ cup)24</span><span>Potato, with skin, cooked1 medium14-31</span><span>Bok Choy, cooked125 mL (1/2 cup)23</span><span>Sweet potato, with skin, cooked1 medium22</span><span>Asparagus, frozen, cooked6 spears22</span><span>Balsam pear/bitter melon125 mL (½ cup)22</span><span>Turnip greens, cooked125 mL (½ cup)21</span><span>Snow peas, raw125 mL (½ cup)20</span><span>Collards, cooked125 mL (½ cup)18</span><span>Tomato, raw1 medium14</span><span>Tomato sauce, canned125 mL (½ cup)8-9</span><span>Tomatoes, canned, stewed125 mL (½ cup)11-12</span>Fruit<span>Guava1 fruit206</span><span>Papaya½ fruit94</span><span>Kiwifruit1 large84</span><span>Orange1 medium59-83</span><span>Lychee10 fruits69</span><span>Strawberries125 mL (½ cup)52</span><span>Pineapple125 mL (½ cup)42-49</span><span>Grapefruit, pink or red½ fruit38-47</span><span>Clementine1 fruit36</span><span>Cantaloupe125 mL (½ cup)31</span><span>Mango½ fruit38</span><span>Avocado, Florida½ fruit26</span><span>Soursop125 mL (½ cup)25</span><span>Tangerine or mandarin1 medium24</span><span>Persimmon125 mL (½ cup)17</span><span>Berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)125 mL (½ cup)14-17</span>Juice<span>Juice (orange, grapefruit, apple, pineapple, grape) , Vitamin C added125 mL (½ cup)23 - 66</span><span>Fruit and vegetable cocktail125 mL (½ cup)35 - 73</span><span>Guava nectar125 mL (½ cup)26</span><span>Grain ProductsThis food group contains very little of this nutrient.</span><span>Milk and AlternativesThis food group contains very little of this nutrient.</span><span>Meats and Alternatives<span>This food group contains very little of this nutrient.</span></span></span>
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