Key Takeaways

By weight, the kiwi is higher in vitamin C than the orange.

Vitamin C is important for the immune system, collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Adult males need 90 milligrams (mg) a day of vitamin C, females need 75 mg.

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, with 70 mg per medium orange.

Kiwi : A medium green kiwifruit has 92.7 mg/100 g, while a gold kiwifruit has 161.3 mg/100 g.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin used by the body to:

Create collagen

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