Vitamin C in orange
Orange has 69.7 mg of vitamin C per 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) (131 g), which is 77% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 53.2 mg.
Vitamin C by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Vitamin C (mg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, sections | 180 g | 95.8 | |
| 1 large (3-1/16" dia) | 184 g | 97.9 | |
| 1 small (2-3/8" dia) | 96 g | 51.1 | |
| 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) | 131 g | 69.7 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 53.2 |
Other forms of orange
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Navel | 59.1 mg | 82.7 mg (1 fruit (2-7/8" dia)) |
| Orange juice, raw | 30.5 mg | 26.3 mg (1 fruit yields) |
About vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant needed to make collagen and to absorb plant iron. The Daily Value is 90 mg. Peppers, citrus, berries, kiwifruit and cruciferous vegetables are the richest sources; cooking in water reduces it.
Foods with more vitamin C than orange
- Peppers, sweet (yellow, raw): 258 mg per 1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) (287% DV)
- Brussels sprouts, raw: 126 mg per 1 cup (140% DV)
- Guavas, common (raw): 126 mg per 1 fruit, without refuse (140% DV)
- Mangos, raw: 122 mg per 1 fruit without refuse (136% DV)
- Broccoli, cooked (boiled, drained, without salt): 117 mg per 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) (130% DV)
All foods high in vitamin C · Full orange nutrition facts
Frequently asked questions
How much vitamin C is in orange?
Orange has 69.7 mg of vitamin C per 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) (131 g), which is 77% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 53.2 mg.
Is orange high in vitamin C?
Yes. At 77% of the Daily Value per serving, orange counts as an excellent source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').
How much vitamin C do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg. One 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) of orange covers 77% of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #169097.
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.