ORANGES have long been celebrated as a go-to source of vitamin C, but several other foods—including chillies—are now recognised as even richer sources of this essential vitamin. So is it true that certain types of chillies surpass oranges in vitamin C content? A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains about 190mg of vitamin C, far exceeding the 70mg found in a medium-sized orange. A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains about 190mg of vitamin C, far exceeding the 70mg found in a medium-sized orange. Compared to oranges, which remain consistent in their vitamin C concentration, peppers’ vitamin content evolves as they mature.

Source: ABC News October 21, 2024 00:05 UTC