Foods highest in vitamin C
Vitamin C is needed to make collagen and helps absorb iron from plant foods. The body does not store it, so it is needed often. Part of it is lost in cooking.
The food highest in vitamin C on Micela is Chili: 119 mg per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 90 mg per day, for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. It is a general labeling reference, not a personal recommendation.
Top 20 foods highest in vitamin C per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🌶️ Chili | 119 mg | 132 % | 16.6 mg (1 jalapeño) |
| 2 | 🥝 Kiwi | 92.7 mg | 103 % | 64 mg (1 kiwi) |
| 3 | 🥦 Broccoli | 89.2 mg | 99 % | 81.2 mg (1 cup, chopped) |
| 4 | 🫑 Bell pepper | 80.4 mg | 89 % | 120 mg (1 cup, chopped) |
| 5 | 🍓 Strawberry | 58.8 mg | 65 % | 89.4 mg (1 cup, halves) |
| 6 | 🍊 Orange | 53.2 mg | 59 % | 51.1 mg (1 small orange) |
| 7 | 🍋 Lemon | 53 mg | 59 % | 30.7 mg (1 small lemon) |
| 8 | 🧃 Juice | 50 mg | 56 % | 124 mg (1 cup) |
| 9 | 🍍 Pineapple | 47.8 mg | 53 % | 78.9 mg (1 cup, chunks) |
| 10 | 🫛 Pea | 40 mg | 44 % | 58 mg (1 cup) |
| 11 | 🍈 Melon | 36.7 mg | 41 % | 58.7 mg (1 cup, cubes) |
| 12 | 🥭 Mango | 36.4 mg | 40 % | 122 mg (1 mango, edible part) |
| 13 | 🧄 Garlic | 31.2 mg | 35 % | 0.94 mg (1 clove) |
| 14 | 🍋🟩 Lime | 29.1 mg | 32 % | 19.5 mg (1 lime) |
| 15 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 23.8 mg | 26 % | 58.1 mg (1 cup, with fruit) |
| 16 | 🥔 Potato | 19.7 mg | 22 % | 42 mg (1 medium potato) |
| 17 | 🌿 Basil | 18 mg | 20 % | 0.45 mg (5 leaves) |
| 18 | 🥑 Guacamole | 14.9 mg | 17 % | 17.9 mg (½ cup) |
| 19 | 🍅 Tomato | 13.7 mg | 15 % | 8.5 mg (1 plum tomato) |
| 20 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 10.7 mg | 12 % | 32.2 mg (1 serving) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most vitamin C in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧃 Juice | 1 cup (248 g) | 124 mg |
| 2 | 🥭 Mango | 1 mango, edible part (336 g) | 122 mg |
| 3 | 🫑 Bell pepper | 1 cup, chopped (149 g) | 120 mg |
| 4 | 🍓 Strawberry | 1 cup, halves (152 g) | 89.4 mg |
| 5 | 🥦 Broccoli | 1 cup, chopped (91 g) | 81.2 mg |
| 6 | 🍍 Pineapple | 1 cup, chunks (165 g) | 78.9 mg |
| 7 | 🥝 Kiwi | 1 kiwi (69 g) | 64 mg |
| 8 | 🍈 Melon | 1 cup, cubes (160 g) | 58.7 mg |
| 9 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 1 cup, with fruit (244 g) | 58.1 mg |
| 10 | 🫛 Pea | 1 cup (145 g) | 58 mg |
Highest in vitamin C in each family
- 🍎 Fruits: Kiwi, 92.7 mg per 100 g
- 🥦 Vegetables: Broccoli, 89.2 mg per 100 g
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Pretzel, 2.1 mg per 100 g
- 🫘 Legumes: Pea, 40 mg per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Pork, 0.6 mg per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Octopus, 8 mg per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Dulce de leche, 2.6 mg per 100 g
- 🥜 Nuts, seeds & oils: Coconut, 3.3 mg per 100 g
- 🌶️ Spices & herbs: Chili, 119 mg per 100 g
- ☕ Drinks: Juice, 50 mg per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Pie, 3.2 mg per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Mexican Christmas punch, 23.8 mg per 100 g
Ranking among the 166 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most vitamin C?
Among 166 common foods, chili: 119 mg per 100 g, followed by kiwi (92.7 mg) and broccoli (89.2 mg).
Which food gives the most vitamin C per serving?
Juice: 124 mg in 1 cup (248 g).
How much vitamin C do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg per day for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. Actual needs vary by age, sex and life stage: it is a general value, not a personal one.
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