13) Kale
Kale is not for everyone, and you either love it or hate it.
Despite not being a huge fan of kale, it is hard to argue with the impressive nutrition profile it has.
For example, kale contains substantial amounts of vitamin K1, carotenoids, and provides a source of every essential mineral.
Additionally, kale is one of the most abundant vegetable sources of vitamin C, and a 67-gram cup serving supplies 134% of the daily value .
Per 100 gram serving;
- Vitamin C: 120 mg (200% DV)
- Calories: 50 kcal
14) Papaya
Like all bright yellow/orange tropical fruit, papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C.
One cup of cubed papaya offers 144% of the DV for vitamin C, and it is also rich in vitamin A, potassium, and folate .
Papaya is lesser known than other tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, but it has good nutritional (and taste) qualities.
The texture of the fruit is very soft, and it has a texture similar to melon, but the taste is not as sweet.
Per 100 gram serving;
- Vitamin C: 61.8 mg (103% DV)
- Calories: 39 kcal
15) Sun-Dried Tomato
Despite often being mistaken for a vegetable, the tomato is a small red fruit that is rich in vitamin C and several other interesting nutrients.
Tomatoes come in all different shapes and sizes, from the small cherry tomatoes to heirloom tomatoes that can come close to 1 kg in weight.
However, it is sun-dried tomatoes that pack the most vitamin C content, and they contain 35% DV per cup .
Tomatoes are also rich sources of potassium, manganese, and the phytochemical lycopene.
Per 100 gram serving;
- Vitamin C: 39.2 mg (65% DV)
- Calories: 258 kcal
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