Vitamin C Foods
This article highlights the top 10 foods with vitamin C.
First, we will highlight the main health benefits of vitamin C that have been supported by research and science. Then, you can learn about the top 10 foods and compare their levels of vitamin C in the table/chart.
Health Benefits of Vitamin C
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves skin
- May reduce the risk of stroke
- May help balance blood pressure
- May reduce the risk of heart disease
Top 10 Foods with Vitamin C
The table below lists the top 10 foods that are rich in vitamin C.
View the nutritional data, including the amount of vitamin C (per 100g) and % Daily Value.
| Food | Vitamin C (per 100g) | % Daily Value* |
| Acerola Cherries | 1677.6mg | 2667% |
| Dried Chives | 660mg | 733% |
| Dried Coriander | 566.7mg | 630% |
| Rose Hips | 426mg | 473% |
| Green Chili Peppers | 242.5mg | 269% |
| Guavas | 228.3mg | 254% |
| Dried Jujube | 217.6mg | 242% |
| Sweet Yellow Peppers | 183.5mg | 204% |
| Dried Litchis | 183mg | 203% |
| Black Currants | 181mg | 201% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamin C Food Chart
This food chart shows a visual comparison of the amount of vitamin C contained in the food from the table data.
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Summary
Studies indicate that vitamin C benefits the immune system and improves skin health. What’s more, vitamin C may have additional benefits, such as balancing blood pressure and reducing the risks of stroke and heart problems.
Food that is highest in vitamin C typically includes certain spices, herbs, and fruit. Most significantly, Acerola cherries have a staggering amount of vitamin C with a 100-gram serving containing over 2500% daily value. Ranking second to fourth on the list, dried chives, coriander, and rose hips also have notable amounts of vitamin C. Lastly, similar serving sizes of peppers, guavas, dried jujube, dried litchis, and black currants all have over 200% daily value.
To improve your diet and overall health, you may want to consider eating more of these foods that are high in vitamin C. For more information about how vitamin C impacts your cardiovascular system, watch the recommended video below.
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References
- https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/vitamin-c-foods.php
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-c-benefits#3.-May-lower-your-risk-of-heart-disease
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c#2
- https://www.nutritionadvance.com/vitamin-c-health-benefits/
