Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. Including foods rich in ascorbic acid in your diet can help maintain overall health and boost your immune system.
List of foods that are particularly rich in ascorbic acid:
- Citrus Fruits:
- Oranges
- Grapefruits
- Lemons
- Limes
- Tangerines
- Clementines
- Berries:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Cranberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)
- Strawberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)
- Strawberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)
- Strawberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)
- Strawberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)
- Strawberries
- Kiwifruit
- Guava
- Papaya
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Melons:
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Acerola Cherries (Barbados cherries)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Spinach
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes (especially when consumed with the skin)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Peas (green and snap peas)