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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is important for your body. It helps you maintain your immune system, absorb more iron, and retain your natural skin tone. Ascorbic acid is a natural antioxidant that alleviates the chances of hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Maintaining skin tone and natural glow is a major reason why people supplement vitamin C. Many people know that citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons are rich in vitamin C, but there are some other fruits containing more of this essential nutrient. This article provides the foods richest in vitamin C.

 

1. Acerola

Acerola is a tropical fruit that is also known as Barbados cherry and West Indian cherry. This fruit is commonly found in South America. Per 100 grams, acerola contains about 1677 mg of vitamin C, which is about 2021 percent of an adult’s daily need.

 

2. Apple Guava

Ripe apple guavas, which are red inside, contain about 220 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. This is almost 396 percent of an adult’s daily requirement. Subtropical apple guavas are common in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

 

3. Bell Peppers

Yellow and red bell peppers provide the highest amounts of vitamin C per gram. They are richer in vitamin C than green bell peppers. While green bell peppers contain about 134 percent (of an adult’s need) of vitamin C per 100 grams, red ones contains about 285 percent, and yellow bell peppers contain about 305 percent.

 

4. Lychees, Dried

Lychees, a tropical fruit common in China, come with almost 305 percent of vitamin C per 100 grams. Raw lychees contain less (119 percent) vitamin C than dried ones.

 

5. European Blackcurrants

European blackcurrants are rich in vitamin C and contain about 181 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. Blackcurrant is commonly found in central and northern Europe.

 

When it comes to skin care, no synthetic product can be as good as a diet rich in vitamin C. Since your body better absorbs naturally found vitamin C in fruits, you can see good results. Ensure you get enough vitamin C in your diet.

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