Vitamin C is an essential part of a healthy diet. Bodies cannot make vitamin C or store it well, though, so humans need to get the daily recommended amount through foods. Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C, but which one packs the biggest punch?
According to the National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin C for adults 19 years and older is 90 mg daily for men and 75 mg for women. Most people think of citruses, especially oranges, when it comes to vitamin C, but plenty of vegetables have high amounts of it too. That includes America’s favorite vegetable, broccoli, which has 51 mg per serving, and Brussels sprouts, which have 48 mg per serving.
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