Check out 6 foods with more vitamin C than oranges

When someone catches a cold, it's common to resort to a few glasses of orange juice. That's because this fruit is rich in vitamin C, which are essential nutrients in building the body's defenses. However, you can save money and stomach space with other foods that have even more of these concentrated nutrients. So, keep reading and check out some food options with more vitamin C than oranges.

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Foods that contain vitamin C

1. Broccoli

This delicious vegetable provides 132 mg of vitamin C, almost twice as much as a medium orange (67.9 mg). Plus, it's a good source of fiber for only 30 calories per serving.

2. Strawberry

No wonder strawberry is known as a superfruit. In addition to being super tasty, it contains about 85 mg of vitamin C. This fruit also has several other benefits, such as helping to keep your heart healthy.

3. Pineapple

In addition to the 78.9 mg of vitamin C, pineapple is excellent for those with digestive problems, as it has an enzyme called bromelain that helps break down food during digestion.

4. Kiwi

Rich in potassium and iron, kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C, as it contains about 140 mg in one serving (two units).

5. Mango

This fruit is very popular for providing delicious juices and sweets, and a super sweet flavor when consumed in natura. In addition, it is an excellent source of vitamin A and has 122.3 mg of vitamin C in its composition. Because of this, it is indispensable when it comes to keeping our body's immunity up to date.

6. Papaya

Some research points out that eating papaya can help strengthen bones, reduce skin blemishes and even help with digestive problems. A one-cup serving of this fruit has 88.3 mg of vitamin C, which makes it an excellent source of these nutrients in a concentrated and natural way.

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