Foods Highest in Vitamin C

7,593 foods ranked by Vitamin C per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in Vitamin C, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant the body cannot make or store, so a regular supply from food is needed. It is essential for making collagen, the protein that holds skin, blood vessels and connective tissue together, and it helps the body absorb iron from plants.

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Values per 100 g.

Food	Vitamin C
Fruit-flavored drink, dry powder, low calorie, with high vitamin C	2,400.00 mg
Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder	2,400.00 mg
Fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie	2,400.00 mg
Peppers, sweet, green, freeze-dried	1,900.00 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried	1,900.00 mg
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw	1,677.60 mg
Acerola juice, raw	1,600.00 mg
Chives, freeze-dried	660.00 mg
Spices, coriander leaf, dried	566.70 mg
Fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame	560.00 mg
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, added phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin C	490.00 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Energy Bar, all flavors	489.90 mg
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians)	426.00 mg
Lemonade, low calorie, with aspartame, powder	394.00 mg
McDONALD'S, Apple Dippers	277.00 mg
Snacks, candy rolls, yogurt-covered, fruit flavored with high vitamin C	260.80 mg
Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, with pulp, frozen concentrate	243.10 mg
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw	242.50 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Enriched Bran flakes	239.70 mg
Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder	230.80 mg
Guavas, common, raw	228.30 mg
McDONALD'S, Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Sauce	211.60 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Complete Oat Bran Flakes	210.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN COMPLETE Wheat Flakes	207.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S PRODUCT 19	204.00 mg
SILK Hazelnut Creamer	200.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Corn Flakes	200.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, Whole Grain TOTAL	200.00 mg
Willow, young leaves, chopped (Alaska Native)	190.00 mg
Orange drink, breakfast type, with juice and pulp, frozen concentrate	189.70 mg

Citrus fruit, peppers, strawberries, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes and potatoes. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

Vitamin C — frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in Vitamin C?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Fruit-flavored drink, dry powder, low calorie, with high vitamin C, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder, Fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie, Peppers, sweet, green, freeze-dried and Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried. See the full ranking above.

How much Vitamin C do I need a day?

The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg. A single orange or a serving of red pepper, broccoli or strawberries covers most of a day's needs.

What does Vitamin C do?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant the body cannot make or store, so a regular supply from food is needed. It is essential for making collagen, the protein that holds skin, blood vessels and connective tissue together, and it helps the body absorb iron from plants.

Foods Highest in Vitamin C

Vitamin C — frequently asked questions

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