Foods high in Vitamin C

Note that vitamin C is present mainly in plants, vegetables and fruits. Among the fruits high in vitamin C, we can cite the example kiwifruit, orange, grapefruit (citrus fruits in general), strawberry, cherry, currant / cassis (all red fruits). Note that the acerola is the food highest in vitamin C with 1 gram of vitamin C per 100g consumed.

Some vegetables such as red pepper, parsley, green beans, cabbage in general, but also leeks, radishes ... are a significant source of vitamin C. It is important to note that cooking does greatly reduce the vitamin C in foods, we must, when possible, eat raw foods or cook them very quickly.

What foods are high in Vitamin C ?

[+] Dairy products and Eggs high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
30.73 mg
25.67 mg
14.3 mg
13.9 mg
8.6 mg
6.8 mg
6.64 mg
5.2 mg
5 mg
4.92 mg

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[+] Vegetables high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
1900 mg
660 mg
243.12 mg
242.5 mg
183.5 mg
149 mg
141 mg
136 mg
133 mg
130 mg

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[+] Cereals, Pasta and Baked products high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
88 mg
4.2 mg
2.6 mg
2.5 mg
0.6 mg
0.6 mg

[+] Poultry products high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
27.9 mg
13.7 mg
12.5 mg
9 mg
8.7 mg
6.5 mg
6.3 mg
5.5 mg
3.2 mg
2.9 mg

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[+] Finfish and Shellfish products high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
22.1 mg
16.4 mg
13.6 mg
13 mg
12.8 mg
10 mg
8.5 mg
8 mg
8 mg
8 mg

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[+] Beef, Pork, Lamb and meat high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
50.3 mg
43 mg
39.4 mg
38.5 mg
34.9 mg
34.6 mg
34 mg
32.7 mg
32.3 mg
30.4 mg

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[+] Fruits and Juices high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
1677.6 mg
1600 mg
228.3 mg
183 mg
181 mg
152.4 mg
146.4 mg
136 mg
133.56 mg
130 mg

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[+] Nuts, Seeds and Spices high in Vitamin C

Per 100g
566.7 mg
160.1 mg
122 mg
85 mg
80.8 mg
80.8 mg
76.4 mg
71.1 mg
64.1 mg
61.3 mg

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Why we need foods high in Vitamin C ?

It is well known that vitamin C has an energizing and anti-fatigue action. However, its action is much broader, vitamin C plays a multiple role in the body, hence the need to eat foods high in vitamin C. It is involved for example in the production of collagen, a protein essential for the maintenance of skin, cartilage, teeth ... Vitamin C will also facilitate the action of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that will slow the cell aging by fighting against free radicals.

Eat regular foods high in vitamin C will help the intestine to absorb a greater amount of iron, this will allow the body to produce more red blood cells to fight against tiredness (anemia).

The recommended daily dose of vitamin C is 80mg.