is it true that a jalapeno pepper contains more vitamin "c" than an orange?

Answer 1

I took this out of an online encylopedia but it diffently answers your question. Peppers have tons more vitamin "c". Read on:


"Moreover, peppers are high in vitamin C, which, in turn, may be effective in protecting against cancer. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, a chemical substance capable of removing the threat from free radicals, which can cause cells to mutate.... (p.141)."

"By weight, green bell peppers have twice as much vitamin C as citrus fruit; red peppers have three times as much. Hot peppers contain even more vitamin C, 357 percent more than an orange. And red peppers are quite a good source of beta carotene... (p.136)."

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Answer 2

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is it true that a jalapeno pepper contains more vitamin "c" than an orange?

Answer 3

no its not true while jalapenos are a good source of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and lycopene, they contain less vitamin c than oranges and other citrus fruits. Perhaps you are thinking of Red Peppers which DO contain more vitamin c than oranges...Guavas are the best fruit enriched with ascorbic acid.

Answer 4

I think that might be true. I wouldn't suggest having them for breakfast though.

Kiwi fruits are actually one of the best sources of vitamin C (far more than oranges), so if you are going on a health trip or something eat a lot of them.

Answer 5

yes. per 100 grams, raw jalapenos have 118.6 mg of vitamin C,whereas oranges have 53.2.

Answer 6

Sounds right.

Answer 7

i don't think so... oranges do look more healthy then a jalapeno pepper.