Vitamin C is probably one of the most famous if not the most famous vitamin for its connection to immune health. As important as that function is, vitamin C also helps to keep our cartilage, bone, and teeth healthy. It also helps in wound care.
Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, a condition that causes your body to bruise easily and causes muscle and joint pain as well. Vitamin C is one of those vitamins where an overdose will not harm you, although side
Food sources of Vitamin C
| Food Name | Food Type | Serving Size | % DV (daily value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya | Plant | 1 medium | 224 |
| Bell Peppers | Plant | 1 cup | 157 |
| Broccoli | Plant | 1 cup | 135 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Plant | 1 cup | 129 |
| Strawberries | Plant | 1 cup | 113 |
| Pineapple | Plant | 1 cup | 105 |
| Oranges | Plant | 1 medium | 93 |
| Kiwifruit | Plant | 1 whole | 85 |
| Cantaloupe | Plant | 1 cup | 78 |
| Cauliflower | Plant | 1 cup | 73 |
| Kale | Plant | 1 cup | 71 |
| Cabbage | Plant | 1 cup | 69 |
| Bok Choy | Plant | 1 cup | 59 |
| Grapefruit | Plant | 1/2 medium | 59 |
| Parsley | Plant | 1/2 cup | 54 |
| Turnip Greens | Plant | 1 cup | 53 |
| Beet Greens | Plant | 1 cup | 48 |
| Mustard Greens | Plant | 1 cup | 47 |
| Collard Greens | Plant | 1 cup | 46 |
| Raspberries | Plant | 1 cup | 43 |
| Swiss Chard | Plant | 1 cup | 42 |
| Tomatoes | Plant | 1 cup | 33 |
| Lemons and Limes | Plant | 1/4 cup | 31 |
| Spinach | Plant | 1 cup | 24 |
| Asparagus | Plant | 1 cup | 18 |
| Sea Vegetables | Plant | 1 tablespoon | 16 |
| Fennel | Plant | 1 cup | 14 |
| Thyme | Plant | 2 tablespoon | 10 |
| Sweet Potato | Plant | 1 cup | 52 |
| Winter Squash | Plant | 1 cup | 26 |
| Green Peas | Plant | 1 cup | 26 |
| Blueberries | Plant | 1 cup | 19 |
| Cranberries | Plant | 1 cup | 18 |
| Watermelon | Plant | 1 cup | 16 |
| Green Beans | Plant | 1 cup | 16 |
| Summer Squash | Plant | 1 cup | 13 |
| Carrots | Plant | 1 cup | 10 |
| Plum | Plant | 1 2-1/8 inches | 8 |
| Garlic | Plant | 6 cloves | 7 |
| Basil | Plant | 1/2 cup | 5 |
| Dill | Plant | 1/2 cup | 5 |
| Romaine Lettuce | Plant | 2 cups | 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant | 1 cup | 22 |
| Avocado | Plant | 1 cup | 20 |
| Onions | Plant | 1 cup | 15 |
| Banana | Plant | 1 medium | 14 |
| Apple | Plant | 1 medium | 11 |
| Pear | Plant | 1 medium | 10 |
| Beets | Plant | 1 cup | 8 |
| Leeks | Plant | 1 cup | 6 |
| Apricot | Plant | 1 whole | 5 |
| Celery | Plant | 1 cup | 4 |
| Cucumber | Plant | 1 cup | 4 |
| Peppermint | Plant | 2 tablespoon | 3 |
| Cilantro | Plant | 1/2 cup | 3 |
