Both kiwis and oranges are great sources of vitamin C. While one medium orange has more vitamin C than a medium kiwi, per gram, kiwis have more vitamin C.
How Much Vitamin C is in Each Fruit?
In weight, the amount of vitamin C differs per fruit.
Orange: An orange has 59.1 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit,2 with 70 mg per medium orange.1
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin C.
Kiwi: A medium green kiwifruit has 92.7 mg/100 g, while a gold kiwifruit has 161.3 mg/100 g.3
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin used by the body to:1
Create collagen, a protein that supports the skin, bones, ligaments, and tendons
Help the body absorb and store iron
Maintain healthy levels of cholesterol
Support the immune system The body can not make vitamin C. All vitamin C must come from food sources. Consuming a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help you get the daily recommended amount of vitamin C.
