When one thinks of Vitamin C, oranges may come to mind. In this article, we will analyze the Vitamin C content of oranges and determine if it is actually a good source of Vitamin C relative to other foods.
So let’s start with the question – Do Oranges Contain Vitamin C?
Quick Answer: Yes, Oranges contain lots of Vitamin C. It is right to be considered to be among the best sources of Vitamin C. However, there are some surprising other foods that are higher in this essential nutrient such as bell peppers and kale.
Let’s see how much Vitamin C you can from oranges of different sizes and how much Vitamin C do you get per kcal…
How Much Vitamin C Do Oranges Have by Quantity?
- A small orange generally contains 41.52 kcal while having 51.1 mg of Vitamin C.
- A medium-sized orange, at about 175g, has 82.25 kcal and 93.1 mg of Vitamin C.
- This equates to about 1.13 mg of Vitamin C per 1 kcal.
Are Oranges a Good Source of Vitamin C?
Let’s look at some other foods and how they compare in their Vitamin C content compared to oranges.
Remember, oranges have 113 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories or 1.13 mg per 1 calorie (kcal)
Raw strawberries, at also about 175g, have 56 kcal and 103 mg of Vitamin C. Per 1 kcal of strawberries, you get 1.83 mg of Vitamin C – slightly higher than oranges.
Let’s look at a few others for comparison:
- Kale has 264 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories.
- Bell pepper has 492.1 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories.
- Bananas have 9.96 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories.
- Apples have 8.79 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories.
In summary, oranges are a great source of Vitamin C, but certainly not the highest out of everything out there.
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