Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required for the maintenance of skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage, and wound healing. (1,2)
Vitamin C also helps protect cells against oxidative stress, which in turn provides protection against certain diseases, including cancer. (1,3)
Vitamin C, like zinc and vitamin A, also helps support your immune system. (4,5,6)
High vitamin C foods include guavas, bell peppers, kiwifruit, strawberries, oranges, papayas, broccoli, tomatoes, kale, and snow peas. The current daily value (DV) for vitamin C is 90mg. (7)
Below is a list high vitamin C foods ranked by a common serving size, use the nutrient ranking of over 200 foods high in vitamin C to see the foods highest in vitamin C by nutrient density (per gram), or see rankings of fruits high in vitamin C, and vegetables high in vitamin C.
High Vitamin C Foods
1 Guavas| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 377mg (419% DV) | 228mg (254% DV) | 671mg (746% DV) |
See all fruits high in vitamin C.
2 Kiwifruit| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 167mg (185% DV) | 93mg (103% DV) | 304mg (338% DV) |
3 Bell Peppers| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 152mg (169% DV) | 128mg (142% DV) | 982mg (1091% DV) |
Red bell peppers provide around 50% more vitamin C than green bell peppers. View the complete comparison of green vs red bell peppers.
4 Strawberries| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 98mg (108% DV) | 59mg (65% DV) | 368mg (408% DV) |
More Berries High in Vitamin C
- 36% DV in 1 cup of raspberries
- 34% DV in 1 cup of blackberries
- 16% DV in 1 cup of blueberries
See all fruits high in vitamin C.
5 Oranges| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 96mg (106% DV) | 53mg (59% DV) | 226mg (252% DV) |
More Citrus Fruit High in Vitamin C
- 413% DV in 1 pomelo
- 98% DV in 1 grapefruit
- 40% DV in 1 clementine
- 34% DV in 1 lemon
6 Papaya| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 88mg (98% DV) | 61mg (68% DV) | 283mg (315% DV) |
More Tropical Fruits High in Vitamin C
- 88% DV in 1 cup of pineapple
- 72% DV in 1 cup of cantaloupe melon
- 67% DV in 1 cup of sliced mango
- 34% DV in 1 cup of honeydew melon
See all fruits high in vitamin C.
7 Broccoli| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 81mg (90% DV) | 89mg (99% DV) | 525mg (583% DV) |
More Brassica Vegetables High in Vitamin C
- 107% DV in 1 cup of brussels sprouts
- 61% DV in 1 cup of cauliflower
- 63% DV in 1 cup of cabbage
See all vegetables high in vitamin C.
8 Tomato| Vitamin C per Cup Cooked | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 55mg (61% DV) | 23mg (25% DV) | 253mg (281% DV) |
9 Snow Peas| Vitamin C per Cup | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 38mg (42% DV) | 60mg (67% DV) | 286mg (317% DV) |
10 Kale| Vitamin C per Cup Cooked | Vitamin C per 100g | Vitamin C per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 23mg (26% DV) | 18mg (20% DV) | 99mg (110% DV) |
More Green Leafy Vegetables High in Vitamin C
- 44% DV in 1 cup of turnip greens
- 35% DV in 1 cup of Swiss chard
- 20% DV in 1 cup of spinach
See all vegetables high in vitamin C.
See All 200 Foods High in Vitamin C
Next ➞Printable One Page Sheet
Vitamin C Foods by Nutrient Density (Vitamin C per Gram)
| Food | Serving | Vitamin C |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acerola Cherry | 100 grams | 1864% DV (1678mg) |
| 2 Dried Herbs (Coriander) | 100 grams | 630% DV (567mg) |
| 3 Rose Hips | 100 grams | 473% DV (426mg) |
| 4 Guavas | 100 grams | 254% DV (228mg) |
| 5 Sweet Yellow Peppers | 100 grams | 204% DV (184mg) |
| 6 Black Currants | 100 grams | 201% DV (181mg) |
| 7 Thyme | 100 grams | 178% DV (160mg) |
| 8 Red Chilies | 100 grams | 160% DV (144mg) |
| 9 Scotch Kale | 100 grams | 144% DV (130mg) |
| 10 Kiwifruit | 100 grams | 103% DV (93mg) |
Other Vitamin C Rich Foods
| Food | Serving | Vitamin C |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Litchis (Lychees) | per cup | 151% DV (136mg) |
| 2 Green Chillies | 1 pepper | 121% DV (109mg) |
| 3 Kohlrabi | 1 cup | 93% DV (84mg) |
| 4 Parsley | per cup | 89% DV (80mg) |
| 5 Orange Juice | per 8oz cup | 80% DV (72mg) |
| 6 Bitter Melon | per cup | 45% DV (41mg) |
| 7 Starfruit (Carambola) | per cup | 41% DV (37mg) |
| 8 Garden Cress | 1 cup | 38% DV (35mg) |
| 9 Jalapeno Peppers | 1 pepper | 18% DV (17mg) |
| 10 Saffron | 1 tbsp | 2% DV (2mg) |
About the Data
Data for the curated food lists comes from the USDA Food Data Central Repository.
You can check our data against the USDA by clicking the (Source) link at the bottom of each food listing.
Note: When checking data please be sure the serving sizes are the same. In the rare case you find any difference, please contact us and we will fix it right away.
About Nutrient Targets
Setting targets can provide a guide to healthy eating.
Some of the most popular targets include:- Daily Value (%DV) - The %DV is a general guideline for everyone and accounts for absorption factors. It is the most common target in the U.S. and is the target on the nutrition labels of most products. It is set by the U.S. FDA.
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) - The RDA sets an average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97.5 percent) healthy individuals and is specific to age and gender. The RDA is set by the US National Instutites of Health.
- Adequate Intake (%AI) - Sets a target for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats. The Adequate Intake is also set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. It represents a number to ensure adequacy but lacks the same level of evidence as the Reference Dietary Intake. In short, the number is less accurate than the RDI.
- Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, and is specific to age and gender. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization.
See the Guide to Recommended Daily Intakes for more information.
Want to set your own targets? Sign up for an account and set custom targets in the daily meal planner.From the Nutrient Ranking Tool
- Foods High in Vitamin C
- Foods Low in Vitamin C
- Vegetables High in Vitamin C
- Fruits High in Vitamin C
- Vegetarian Foods High in Vitamin C
- Nuts High in Vitamin C
- Beans High in Vitamin C
- Dairy High in Vitamin C
- Breakfast Cereals High in Vitamin C
- Fast Foods High in Vitamin C
View more food groups with the nutrient ranking tool, or see ratios with the nutrient ratio tool.
Related
Data Sources and References
- Mitochondria, Energy and Cancer: The Relationship with Ascorbic Acid. J Orthomol Med. 2010; 25(1): 29–38.
- Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet: Vitamin C
- L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) induces the apoptosis of B16 murine melanoma cells via a caspase-8-independent pathway. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2003;52:693–698.
- Vitamin C and Immune Function Nutrients. 2017 Nov; 9(11): 1211.
- The role of vitamin A and related retinoids in immune function. Nutr Rev. 1998 Jan;56(1 Pt 2):S38-48.
- Zinc in Human Health: Effect of Zinc on Immune Cells Mol Med. 2008 May-Jun; 14(5-6): 353–357. Published online 2008 Apr 3. doi: 10.2119/2008-00033.Prasad.
- FDA Daily Values Guidelines
- U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central
MyFoodData provides free nutrition data tools
and articles to help you organize and understand the foods you eat.
Create a free account to get nutrition facts on recipes and meals, track foods, and set custom targets.