Strawberries contain more Vitamin C than oranges when comparing equal weights.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) tracks the nutrients in common foods. Their data shows that raw strawberries have a higher concentration of Vitamin C than navel oranges. Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid. It helps the body build collagen to keep skin and bones strong.The amount of Vitamin C in a strawberry depends on how it grows. Research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that strawberries grown in direct sunlight have more vitamins than those grown in the shade. Ripeness also changes the nutrient levels. Riper berries usually have more Vitamin C.Strawberries also contain manganese and folate. A 2011 study at the University of Warwick found that strawberry extracts help a protein called Nrf2. This protein helps protect the body from damage. While a whole orange is bigger and has more total vitamin C than one tiny berry, the berry is more concentrated.Strawberries also have plant chemicals called polyphenols. These chemicals help keep the heart healthy by lowering blood pressure. They also reduce swelling in the body. This makes strawberries a very efficient way to get daily nutrients.