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Foods high in vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant your body can't store or make, so you need it daily. It's essential for collagen (skin, joints, blood vessels), supports immune function, and dramatically improves absorption of plant-based iron.

Daily target: 75–90 mg.

Top 3 foods high in vitamin C

Per 100 g, with each food's share of the 90 mg daily value.

  1. 128 mg142% DV

    More vitamin C than an orange, raw or roasted.

  2. 93 mg103% DV

    Two small kiwis cover a full day in one snack.

  3. 93 mg103% DV

    A leafy green that's also a vitamin-C source.

Quick tip: Eat vitamin-C foods raw or lightly cooked, since heat and water break it down.

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