7 Richest Sources Of Vitamin C

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There are some vitamins, which are more difficult to extract naturally. However, this does not apply to vitamin C. You can find plentiful of Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables, and the richest sources of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are surprisingly not citrus fruits.

01.
KAKADU PLUM

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

Also known as Gubinge, Billygoat Plum, or Murunga. It is a tropical and native tree to Australia. They have been found to contain even up to 5% ascorbic acid per plum by weight.¹,²,³

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

2907 mg

02.
CAMU CAMU

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

The second richest source of vitamin C. It is found throughout the Amazon rainforests of Peru and Brazil. It is a lemon-sized, light orange to purplish red fruit with yellow pulp.⁴

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

2145 mg

03.
ACEROLA

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

Acerola trees are found in the southern region of North America and South America.⁵

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

1677 mg

04.
AMLA

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

Also called Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki, Emblica Officinalis. Amla is a fruit common in India. It is slightly sour. Very strong antioxidant and an excellent source of Vitamin C, E and fiber. It is helpful in constipation, heartburn and acid reflux. It is beneficial in fatty liver, cholesterol and heart diseases. ⁶

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

478 mg

05.
ROSE HIP

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

Also called rose haws or rose heps, is an edible part of a rose bush. They vary in size, shape, and color, but they are often a shade of orange or bright red. Roses are mainly native to ‘American Indian/Alaska Native Foods‘. Rose Hips has been shown to provide anti-inflammatory benefits.  ⁷,⁸ 

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

426 mg

06.
SEA BUCKTHORN FRUIT

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

Also called sandthorn, sallowthorn, or seaberry. Is a very important medicinal plant in northern areas of Pakistan. The fruit of sea buckthorn is rich in nutrients and medicinal compounds such as vitamins, carotene, flavonoids, essential oil, carbohydrates, organic acids, amino acids, and minerals. It might have some activity against stomach and intestinal ulcers, and heartburn symptoms. ⁹,¹⁰

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

250-333 mg

07.
BAOBAB FRUIT

Richest Sources of Vitamin C

A baobab tree can be found growing in Africa, Australia or the Middle East. Once you crack open baobab fruits, which look similar to smooth coconuts, you find a dry, cream colored pulp surrounded by seeds. Baobab fruit and powder are believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. ¹¹

VITAMIN C

%

Daily Value in 100gr

280-300 mg