If you would have asked me this question few years ago I would jumped to answer Citrus fruits! It definitely has lots of Vitamin C but do not top the list!
Not so glamorous Bell Peppers tops the list! I did not believe it first time I heard it!
Next time you get some sniffles and think of chugging a glass of fresh orange juice add some orange bell pepper for a booster dose of Vitamin C. Also incorporate it in your daily diet by making an addition to your stir fry or salad or curry! I consider them innocent cause they blend in and can complement any dish without a fuss!
Papaya has even higher Vitamin C content then Bell Peppers but I am not putting it on the top of my list given most Papaya we import here in US are Hawaiian Papaya which is a GMO. (Might do more harm then good)
If you are a Non-GMO shopper like me bookmark this website: http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/ for tips and lessons to be a smart Non-GMO shopper!
Check out this table for produce with Vitamin C in ascending order:
| Food | Serving size | Calories | % DV | Nutrient Density |
| Bell Peppers | 1 cup | 28.5 | 157 | 98.9 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup | 54.6 | 135 | 44.5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 1 cup | 56.2 | 129 | 41.3 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup | 46.1 | 113 | 44.1 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup | 82.5 | 105 | 22.9 |
| Oranges | 1 med | 61.6 | 93 | 27.2 |
| Kiwifruit | 1 med | 42.1 | 85 | 36.5 |
| Cantaloupe | 1 cup | 54.4 | 78 | 25.9 |
| Cauliflower | 1 cup | 28.5 | 73 | 46.2 |
| Kale | 1 cup | 36.4 | 71 | 35.1 |
| Cabbage | 1 cup | 43.5 | 69 | 28.5 |
Hope this helps and remember to give justice to all the produce in your daily meals!
