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Foods High in Vitamin C

3,530 foods contain Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an essential water-soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant. The recommended Daily Value is 90 mg per day.

Health Benefits of Vitamin C

  • Supports immune system function and helps fight infections
  • Essential for collagen production (skin, joints, wound healing)
  • Powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage
  • Enhances iron absorption from plant-based foods
  • May reduce the duration and severity of common colds

Vitamin C Deficiency

Severe deficiency causes scurvy (fatigue, gum disease, poor wound healing). Mild deficiency can cause weakened immunity and slow healing.

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Top 50 Foods Highest in Vitamin C

Per 100g serving · SR Legacy (USDA)

# Food Vitamin C % DV Calories Protein
1 Babyfood, GERBER, 2nd Foods, apple, carrot and squash, organic Baby Foods 2,732 mg 3036% 64 1.1g
2 Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie Beverages 2,400 mg 2667% 227 0.3g
3 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder Beverages 2,400 mg 2667% 217 3.6g
4 Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 1,900 mg 2111% 314 17.9g
5 Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw Fruits and Fruit Juices 1,677.6 mg 1864% 32 0.4g
6 Acerola juice, raw Fruits and Fruit Juices 1,600 mg 1778% 23 0.4g
7 Beverages, tea, green, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, unsweetened, fortified with vitamin C Beverages 1,342.3 mg 1491% 378 0g
8 Chives, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 660 mg 733% 311 21.2g
9 Spices, coriander leaf, dried Spices and Herbs 566.7 mg 630% 279 21.9g
10 Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame Beverages 560 mg 622% 218 0.5g
11 Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, added phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin C Sweets 490 mg 544% 345 55.3g
12 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors Snacks 489.9 mg 544% 386 21.9g
13 Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 426 mg 473% 162 1.6g
14 Snacks, candy rolls, yogurt-covered, fruit flavored with high vitamin C Snacks 260.8 mg 290% 359 0.5g
15 Babyfood, cereal, rice with pears and apple, dry, instant fortified Baby Foods 250 mg 278% 389 6.6g
16 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, with pulp, frozen concentrate. Beverages 243.1 mg 270% 172 0.1g
17 Peppers, hot chili, green, raw Vegetables and Vegetable Products 242.5 mg 269% 40 2g
18 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes Breakfast Cereals 239.7 mg 266% 390 10.2g
19 Beverages, orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder Beverages 230.8 mg 256% 386 0g
20 Guavas, common, raw Fruits and Fruit Juices 228.3 mg 254% 68 2.6g
21 Jujube, Chinese, fresh, dried Fruits and Fruit Juices 217.6 mg 242% 281 4.7g
22 SILK Hazelnut Creamer Legumes and Legume Products 200 mg 222% 133 0g
23 Willow, young leaves, chopped (Alaska Native) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 190 mg 211% 122 6.1g
24 Beverages, Orange drink, breakfast type, with juice and pulp, frozen concentrate Beverages 189.7 mg 211% 153 0.4g
25 Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw Vegetables and Vegetable Products 183.5 mg 204% 27 1g
26 Litchis, dried Fruits and Fruit Juices 183 mg 203% 277 3.8g
27 Currants, european black, raw Fruits and Fruit Juices 181 mg 201% 63 1.4g
28 Snacks, candy bits, yogurt covered with vitamin C Snacks 180 mg 200% 415 0g
29 Babyfood, snack, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT STRIPS, Real Fruit Bars Baby Foods 179.9 mg 200% 330 0.8g
30 Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed Vegetables and Vegetable Products 177 mg 197% 116 0.8g
31 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Honey Nut Oat Bar Snacks 176.4 mg 196% 381 22.5g
32 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Double Chocolate Nut Bar Snacks 176.2 mg 196% 377 22.4g
33 Baobab powder Fruits and Fruit Juices 173.2 mg 192% 250 3.7g
34 Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Vegetables and Vegetable Products 171 mg 190% 28 0.9g
35 Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vegetables and Vegetable Products 171 mg 190% 26 0.9g
36 Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed Vegetables and Vegetable Products 162.8 mg 181% 133 1.0g
37 Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw Fruits and Fruit Juices 161.3 mg 179% 63 1.0g
38 Thyme, fresh Spices and Herbs 160.1 mg 178% 101 5.6g
39 Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 158 mg 176% 51 2.4g
40 Beverages, Fruit punch drink, frozen concentrate Beverages 155.6 mg 173% 162 0.2g
41 Parsley, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 149 mg 166% 271 31.3g
42 Guava sauce, cooked Fruits and Fruit Juices 146.4 mg 163% 36 0.3g
43 Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added calcium Fruits and Fruit Juices 144.8 mg 161% 147 2.4g
44 Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted Fruits and Fruit Juices 144.8 mg 161% 148 2.4g
45 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Chewy Chocolate Peanut Bar Snacks 144.4 mg 160% 396 24.3g
46 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON MULTIGRAIN CRUNCH BAR Snacks 144.3 mg 160% 422 18.5g
47 Peppers, hot chili, red, raw Vegetables and Vegetable Products 143.7 mg 160% 40 1.9g
48 Drumstick pods, raw Vegetables and Vegetable Products 141 mg 157% 37 2.1g
49 Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted Dairy and Egg Products 138 mg 153% 358 35.8g
50 Candies, fruit snacks, with high vitamin C Sweets 136.4 mg 152% 352 0.1g
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Frequently Asked Questions

What foods are highest in Vitamin C?

The top foods highest in Vitamin C per 100g include: Babyfood, GERBER, 2nd Foods, apple, carrot and squash, organic (2,732 mg), Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie (2,400 mg), Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder (2,400 mg), Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried (1,900 mg), Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw (1,677.6 mg).

How much Vitamin C do I need per day?

The Daily Value (DV) for Vitamin C is 90 mg per day for adults. Individual needs may vary based on age, sex, and health conditions. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

What happens if you don't get enough Vitamin C?

Severe deficiency causes scurvy (fatigue, gum disease, poor wound healing). Mild deficiency can cause weakened immunity and slow healing.

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