Foods Rich in Vitamins B & C

Foods Rich in Vitamins B & C
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There are many different types of vitamin B. Some foods might contain ample amounts of one type but none of another. Vitamin B12 can only be found in meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. A few foods contain both vitamin C and B12.

Breadfruit

One cup of breadfruit contains 63.8mg of vitamin C and .242mg of B1, .066mg of vitamin B2 and .506mg of vitamin B3. A cup also contains 1.05mg of vitamin B5, .22mg of vitamin B6 and 31mcg of vitamin B9. Breadfruit is also high in fiber with 1 cup containing nearly 11g.

Guava

Guava is extremely high in vitamin C with a single cup containing 376.7mg. Guava also contains five different types of vitamin B, with .111mg of vitamin B1, .066mg of B2, 1.789mg of B3, .744mg of B5, .181mg of B6 and 81mcg of B9.

Mango

Mango is another fruit that contains a high amount of vitamin C, with a cup containing 57.3mg. Mango contains five members of the vitamin B family, with each cup having .12mg of B1, .118mg of B2, 1.209mg of B3, .331mg of B5 and 29mcg of B9.

Perch

Perch is one of the few foods that contains vitamin C and vitamin B12. When cooked, 100g of perch contains 1.7mg of vitamin C, 1.9mg of vitamin B3, .87mg of B5 and 2.2mcg of B12.

Cod

Cod is another fish that contains vitamins C and B12, as well as B3 and B6. When cooked, 100g of cod contains 1mg of vitamin C, 2.513mg of B3, .283mg of B6 and 1.05mcg of B12.

Low-fat Yogurt

Low-fat yogurt is an excellent source of both vitamin C and many of the B vitamins. One cup of plain low-fat yogurt contains 2mg of vitamin C, .108mg of B1, .524mg of B2, 1.448mg of B5, 27mcg of B9 and 1.37mcg of B12. Regular yogurt also contains the same vitamins, although in slightly lower amounts.

Broccoli

A half cup of cooked broccoli contains 50.6mg of vitamin C, along with .48mg of B5, .156mg of B6 and 84mcg of vitamin B9.

Brussels Sprouts

One cup of cooked Brussels sprouts exceeds the recommended daily allowance of 60mg of vitamin C, as each cup contains 96.7mg. Brussels sprouts also contain .167mg of vitamin B1, .125mg of B2, .393mg of B5, .278mg of B6 and 94mcg of B9.

Butternut Squash

One cup of butternut squash contains 31mg of vitamin C, along with .148mg of B1, 1.986mg of B3, .736mg of B5 and .254mg of vitamin B6.

Chestnuts

Chestnuts are the one member of the nut family that contains a healthy dose of vitamin C, with 10 kernals having 21.6mg. Chestnuts also contain .204mg of vitamin B1, .147mg of B2, .465mg of B5, .417mg of B6 and 59mcg of B9.

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Article reviewed by Libby Swope Wiersema Last updated on: Feb 27, 2010

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