You want to choose the most nutrient-dense food to improve your vitamin C intake. You are deciding between ¾ cup of fresh orange juice (84 kcal, 93 mg vitamin C), 1 cup of fresh pink grapefruit juice (96 kcal, 94 mg of vitamin C), and 1 cup canned apple juice (117 kcal, 2 mg vitamin C). Which is the best choice?
a. Orange juice
b. Grapefruit juice
c. Apple juice
d. All are equal
a
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