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Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin C?

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Q. Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin C?
  1. Orange
  2. Apple
  3. Carrot
  4. Amla
Answer: Orange

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by the body for the development and maintenance of scar tissue, blood vessels, and cartilage. Vitamin C is also necessary for creating ATP, dopamine, peptide hormones, and tyrosine.

Sources of  Vitamin C

Plant source
Amount
(mg / 100g)
Kakadu plum
1000–5300
Camu camu
2800
Acerola
1677
Seabuckthorn
695
Indian gooseberry
445
Rose hip
426
Guava
228
Blackcurrant
200
Red bell pepper/capsicum
128
Kale
120
Kiwifruit, broccoli
90
Loganberry, redcurrant, Brussels sprouts
80
Cloudberry, elderberry
60
Papaya, strawberry
60
Orange, lemon
53
Pineapple, cauliflower
48
Cantaloupe
40
Grapefruit, raspberry
30
Passion fruit, spinach
30
Cabbage, lime
30
Mango
28
Blackberry
21
Potato, honeydew melon
20
Tomato
14
Cranberry
13
Blueberry, grape
10
Apricot, plum, watermelon
10
Avocado
8.8
Onion
7.4
Cherry, peach
7
Carrot, apple, asparagus
6

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