21 Fruits With More Vitamin C Than a Tomato

Twenty-one fruits contain more vitamin C per 100 grams than a tomato, which has 13.7 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. The highest amounts are found in Guava at 228.0 mg, followed by Kiwi at 92.7 mg and Lychee at 71.5 mg.

This article presents a ranked list of fruits that provide higher vitamin C content than a tomato. The values are measured per 100 grams.

Fruits With More Vitamin C Than a Tomato

The following table ranks 21 fruits 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 a tomato
1	Guava	228.0 mg	253%	1564%
2	Kiwi	92.7 mg	103%	577%
3	Lychee	71.5 mg	79%	422%
4	Papaya	60.9 mg	68%	345%
5	Strawberry	58.8 mg	65%	329%
6	Orange	53.2 mg	59%	288%
7	Lemon	53.0 mg	59%	287%
8	Clementine	48.8 mg	54%	256%
9	Pineapple	47.8 mg	53%	249%
10	Cantaloupe	36.7 mg	41%	168%
11	Mango	36.4 mg	40%	166%
12	Mulberry	36.4 mg	40%	166%
13	Star Fruit	34.4 mg	38%	151%
14	Grapefruit	31.2 mg	35%	128%
15	Passion Fruit	30.0 mg	33%	119%
16	Lime	29.1 mg	32%	112%
17	Tangerine	26.7 mg	30%	95%
18	Raspberry	26.2 mg	29%	91%
19	Blackberry	21.0 mg	23%	53%
20	Plantain	18.4 mg	20%	34%
21	Honeydew	18.0 mg	20%	31%

For reference, a tomato has 13.7 mg of vitamin c per 100 g, about 15% 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 a tomato (13.7 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 fruits have the most vitamin c?

Guava has the most vitamin C, providing 228.0 mg per 100 grams, followed by Kiwi with 92.7 mg and Lychee with 71.5 mg.

Does a tomato have a lot of vitamin c?

A tomato contains 13.7 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, which is relatively low compared to many other fruits.

How much vitamin c do you need per day?

The recommended daily value of vitamin C is 90 mg, making it essential for maintaining good health.

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

All vitamin C values listed are per 100 grams, ensuring a consistent comparison among the fruits.

Key Takeaways

• Guava is the highest in vitamin C with 228.0 mg per 100 grams.
• A tomato has 13.7 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams.
• Kiwi and Lychee also provide significant amounts of vitamin C.
• The daily value for vitamin C is 90 mg.