Vitamin C
Measured in mg · vitamin
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, measured in milligrams.
Why it matters
Vitamin C is concentrated in many fruits and vegetables. Comparisons help find better sources.
Top food sources
Highest published foods per 100 g. Values are source-traceable (USDA FoodData Central).
| # | Food | per 100 g (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acerola (West Indian cherry), raw | 1677.6 |
| 2 | Acerola juice | 1600 |
| 3 | Chives, freeze-dried | 660 |
| 4 | Chives, freeze-dried | 660 |
| 5 | Coriander leaf, dried | 566.7 |
| 6 | Green chili peppers, raw | 242.5 |
| 7 | Bran flakes cereal | 239.7 |
| 8 | Guava, raw | 228.3 |
| 9 | Jujube, dried | 217.6 |
| 10 | Bell pepper, yellow, raw | 183.5 |
| 11 | Yellow bell pepper, raw | 183.5 |
| 12 | Lychee, dried | 183 |
| 13 | Black currants, raw | 181 |
| 14 | Blackcurrant, raw | 181 |
| 15 | Bell pepper, red, cooked | 171 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vitamin C?
- Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, measured in milligrams.
- What foods are highest in Vitamin C?
- Among the foods in Foodatron, the richest sources of Vitamin C per 100 g include Acerola (West Indian cherry), raw, Acerola juice, Chives, freeze-dried, Chives, freeze-dried, Coriander leaf, dried. The full ranked list is on this page.
- What is Vitamin C measured in?
- Vitamin C is measured in mg. Foodatron shows every food's Vitamin C per 100 g edible portion.
- Why is Vitamin C important?
- Vitamin C is concentrated in many fruits and vegetables. Comparisons help find better sources.
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