Although oranges contain an adequate amount of vitamin C there are other fruits containing more, said Hallam University Student Galaletsang Tau in her information flyer handed out at the Nutrition Fair 2008.

Whilst an orange contains 130% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, a kiwi fruit has as much as 240% of the daily recommended intake.

However, the most important source of vitamin C to the British public is potatoes, which contain 45% of the daily recommended intake.

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Galaletsang's index of how many percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C fruits and vegetables contain.

Tomato 40%
Kiwi fruit 240%
Strawberries 160%
Potato 45%
Orange 130%
Grapefruit 110%
Cantaloupe 80%
Gooseberries 60%
Tangerine 50%
Hot chili peppers 170%
Honeydew melon 45%
Papaya 150%
Radishes 30%
Brussels sprouts 120%
Cauliflower 90%
Pineapple 25%
Onion 20%
Broccoli 220%
Bell peppers 190%



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