Not oranges, these 10 foods have the highest amount of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that plays a vital role in strengthening the immune system. It is also said to be important for collagen production for healthy skin and helps with absorption of iron. And when it comes to fruits rich in vitamin C, oranges are often mentioned as a potent source and considered as a superfood. According to a data report by the USDA, National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference 1 cup of oranges offer 97.5 mg vitamin C. And did you know that there are many Indian foods that offer more vitamin C than this citrus fruit and can be enjoyed in many ways. Scroll down to find ways.

It is mentioned that 1 cup banana offers 102.5 mg vitamin C
How to consume: They are best consumed in the form of fruit salad, or one can blend to make smoothies or shakes.

1 cup of this tropical fruit offers 1644.0 mg vitamin C
How to consume: One can consume 1-2 fresh acerola cherries at a time, but because it is very tart, you can blend it into smoothie.

These raw stalks offer 106.2 mg vitamin C per 100 gms
How to consume: The best is to blend them into smoothie or soups for maximum benefits.

1 cup of kiwi fruit offers 166.9 mg vitamin C
How to consume: The best way to consume kiwi is to eat it fresh and raw, else you can also make a fruit salad or a smoothie and enjoy for breakfast.

1 cup guava offers 376.7 mg vitamin C
How to consume: They are best consumed fresh with a sprinkle of salt and red chilli powder, or one can make smoothies or shakes with them too.

1 cup of this pepper offers 341.3 mg vitamin C

How to consume: One can use blanched or raw ones to make salads, pizzas, or they can be added to curries and soup.

1 cup of peaches offer 235.5 mg vitamin C
How to consume: They are best consumed fresh and raw or one can also make pulp in the cakes or prepare jam or curries.

These raw pods offer 141.0 mg vitamin C per cup.
How to consume: They can be added to soups or curries for added benefits.

As per the data, 1 cup pineapple offers 109.5 mg vitamin C
How to consume: They are best consumed as salad, or one can blend into fresh juice.

1 cup juice of grapefruit offers 248.0 mg vitamin C
How to consume: Simply cut a grapefruit in half, sprinkle a pinch of black salt or cinnamon, and scoop it with a spoon, or one can add it to a mix fruit smoothie.