11 Foods With More Vitamin C Than an Orange

Eleven foods contain more vitamin C per 100 grams than an orange, which has 53.2 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. The highest amounts are found in guava at 228.0 mg, followed by chili pepper at 143.7 mg, and bell pepper at 127.7 mg.

This list highlights foods that provide more vitamin C than an orange, ranked per 100 grams. Oranges are commonly known for their vitamin C content, but several other foods surpass them.

Foods With More Vitamin C Than an Orange

The following table ranks these foods based on their vitamin C content per 100 grams.

All values are per 100 grams (about 3.5 oz), the standard basis for comparing foods gram for gram.

#	Food	Vitamin C (per 100 g)	% Daily Value	% More Than an orange
1	Guava	228.0 mg	253%	329%
2	Chili Pepper	143.7 mg	160%	170%
3	Bell Pepper	127.7 mg	142%	140%
4	Kale	120.0 mg	133%	126%
5	Kiwi	92.7 mg	103%	74%
6	Broccoli	89.2 mg	99%	68%
7	Brussels Sprouts	85.0 mg	94%	60%
8	Lychee	71.5 mg	79%	34%
9	Papaya	60.9 mg	68%	14%
10	Snap Peas	60.0 mg	67%	13%
11	Strawberry	58.8 mg	65%	11%

For reference, an orange has 53.2 mg of vitamin c per 100 g, about 59% of the Daily Value (90 mg).

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Sources and Method

Vitamin C values are from the USDA FoodData Central database, expressed per 100 grams of the food as commonly eaten. Foods are included only when their per-100-gram vitamin c content is higher than that of an orange (53.2 mg), and ranked highest first. Percent Daily Value uses the US reference intake of 90 mg. Values vary with variety, growing conditions and preparation. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What food has the most vitamin c?

Guava has the most vitamin C, providing 228.0 mg per 100 g, significantly exceeding the vitamin C content found in an orange.

Does an orange have a lot of vitamin c?

An orange contains 53.2 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is 59% of the Daily Value of 90 mg, making it a decent source of this essential nutrient.

How much vitamin c do you need per day?

The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 90 mg for adults, which can be obtained through various fruits and vegetables.

Are these vitamin c values per 100 grams or per serving?

All the vitamin C values listed are per 100 grams, allowing for a direct comparison of the vitamin C content in different foods.

Key Takeaways

• Eleven foods exceed an orange's vitamin C content.
• An orange has 53.2 mg of vitamin C per 100 g.
• Guava is the highest source of vitamin C on the list.
• The values are all measured per 100 grams.