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Foods richest in Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. It is also an antioxidant, which means it helps to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults is 75-90 mg/day.
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Note that for foods in dehydrated or powder form, 100 grams or 1 oz may be a big quantity, that cannot be consumed within one day. In this case, consider other foods in the following table.
Food Vitamin C per 100 gr. Vitamin C per oz
Babyfood, GERBER, 2nd Foods, apple, carrot and squash, organic 2732 mg 774.6 mg
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie 2400 mg 680.5 mg
Orange-flavor drink, KRAFT, TANG SUGAR FREE Low Calorie Drink Mix 2400 mg 680.5 mg
Fruit-flavored drink, dry powder, low calorie, with high vitamin C 2400 mg 680.5 mg
Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder 2400 mg 680.5 mg
Peppers, sweet, green, freeze-dried 1900 mg 538.7 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried 1900 mg 538.7 mg
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw 1677.6 mg 475.6 mg
Acerola juice, raw 1600 mg 453.6 mg
Beverages, tea, green, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, unsweetened, fortified with vitamin C 1342.3 mg 380.6 mg
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Fruit-flavored drink mix, powder, unsweetened 1090.9 mg 309.3 mg
KRAFT, KOOL-AID Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix Tropical Punch, powder 1000 mg 283.5 mg
Chives, freeze-dried 660 mg 187.1 mg
Spices, coriander leaf, dried 566.7 mg 160.7 mg
KRAFT, Sugar Free KOOL-AID Mix, with aspartame and vitamin C, cherry flavor 560 mg 158.8 mg
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame 560 mg 158.8 mg
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, added phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin C 490 mg 138.9 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors 489.9 mg 138.9 mg
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 426 mg 120.8 mg
Lemonade, low calorie, with non-nutritive sweetener, powder 394 mg 111.7 mg
Apple cider-flavored drink, powder, added vitamin C and sugar 363 mg 102.9 mg
KRAFT, Sugar Free COUNTRY TIME Pink Lemonade Mix, with vitamin C 348 mg 98.7 mg
Gelatin, drinking, orange-flavor, powder 289 mg 81.9 mg
McDONALD'S, Apple Dippers 277 mg 78.5 mg
Snacks, candy rolls, yogurt-covered, fruit flavored with high vitamin C 260.8 mg 73.9 mg
Babyfood, cereal, rice with pears and apple, dry, instant fortified 250 mg 70.9 mg
Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, with pulp, frozen concentrate. Not manufactured anymore. 243.1 mg 68.9 mg
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 242.5 mg 68.8 mg
Orange-flavor drink, KRAFT, TANG Drink Mix 240 mg 68 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes 239.7 mg 68 mg
Beverages, orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder 230.8 mg 65.4 mg
Guavas, common, raw 228.3 mg 64.7 mg
Jujube, Chinese, fresh, dried 217.6 mg 61.7 mg
McDONALD'S, Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Sauce 211.6 mg 60 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Complete Oat Bran Flakes 210 mg 59.5 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN COMPLETE Wheat Flakes 207 mg 58.7 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, Whole Grain TOTAL 200 mg 56.7 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S PRODUCT 19 200 mg 56.7 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Corn Flakes 200 mg 56.7 mg
SILK Hazelnut Creamer 200 mg 56.7 mg
Willow, young leaves, chopped (Alaska Native) 190 mg 53.9 mg
Beverages, Orange drink, breakfast type, with juice and pulp, frozen concentrate 189.7 mg 53.8 mg
Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw 183.5 mg 52 mg
Litchis, dried 183 mg 51.9 mg
Currants, european black, raw 181 mg 51.3 mg
Snacks, candy bits, yogurt covered with vitamin C 180 mg 51 mg
Babyfood, snack, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT STRIPS, Real Fruit Bars 179.9 mg 51 mg
Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed 177 mg 50.2 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Honey Nut Oat Bar 176.4 mg 50 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Double Chocolate Nut Bar 176.2 mg 50 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 171 mg 48.5 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 171 mg 48.5 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed 162.8 mg 46.2 mg
Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw 161.3 mg 45.7 mg
Thyme, fresh 160.1 mg 45.4 mg
Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native) 158 mg 44.8 mg
Beverages, Fruit punch drink, frozen concentrate 155.6 mg 44.1 mg
Parsley, freeze-dried 149 mg 42.2 mg
Guava sauce, cooked 146.4 mg 41.5 mg
McDONALD'S, Fruit & Walnut Salad 145.3 mg 41.2 mg
Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted 144.8 mg 41.1 mg
Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added calcium 144.8 mg 41.1 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Chewy Chocolate Peanut Bar 144.4 mg 40.9 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON MULTIGRAIN CRUNCH BAR 144.3 mg 40.9 mg
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 143.7 mg 40.7 mg
Drumstick pods, raw 141 mg 40 mg
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted 138 mg 39.1 mg
Candies, fruit snacks, with high vitamin C 136.4 mg 38.7 mg
Pokeberry shoots, (poke), raw 136 mg 38.6 mg
Orange peel, raw 136 mg 38.6 mg
Parsley, fresh 133 mg 37.7 mg
Mustard spinach, (tendergreen), raw 130 mg 36.9 mg
Kale, scotch, raw 130 mg 36.9 mg
Lemon peel, raw 129 mg 36.6 mg
Peppers, sweet, red, raw 127.7 mg 36.2 mg
Spices, parsley, dried 125 mg 35.4 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL, Blueberry Pomegranate 122.4 mg 34.7 mg
Fruit punch-flavor drink, powder, without added sodium 121.9 mg 34.6 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, OAT BRAN FLAKES, HEALTH VALLEY 120 mg 34 mg
Snacks, fruit leather, pieces, with vitamin C 120 mg 34 mg
Formulated bar, ZONE PERFECT CLASSIC CRUNCH BAR, mixed flavors 120 mg 34 mg
Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C 120 mg 34 mg
Kale, raw 120 mg 34 mg
Snacks, fruit leather, rolls 120 mg 34 mg
Grapefruit juice, white, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted 119.8 mg 34 mg
Peppers, jalapeno, raw 118.6 mg 33.6 mg
Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried 118 mg 33.5 mg
Tomato powder 116.7 mg 33.1 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS TOTAL Plus Omega-3, Honey Almond Flax 115.4 mg 32.7 mg
Babyfood, fruit, papaya and applesauce with tapioca, strained 113.1 mg 32.1 mg
Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, fat-free, made with olestra 108.8 mg 30.8 mg
Fruit juice smoothie, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, BERRY BOOST 108.6 mg 30.8 mg
Kiwifruit, gold, raw 105.4 mg 29.9 mg
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, high protein, whey powder, 3-2-1 Plan, 103.8 mg 29.4 mg
Vinespinach, (basella), raw 102 mg 28.9 mg
Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 101.8 mg 28.9 mg
Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, with added ascorbic acid 100 mg 28.4 mg
Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) 99 mg 28.1 mg
Drumstick pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 97 mg 27.5 mg
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