Fish and seafood high in vitamin C (per serving)
11 fish and seafood ranked by vitamin C per common serving, from USDA FoodData Central. Mollusks, clam leads with 18.8 mg per 3 oz (21% of the Daily Value), followed by Mollusks, mussel (11.6 mg) and Mollusks, oyster (10.9 mg).
Top 10 at a glance
Top 10 fish and seafood highest in vitamin C
- Mollusks, clam (mixed species, cooked, moist heat)3 oz (85 g) · 126 kcal18.8 mg21% DV
- Mollusks, mussel (blue, cooked, moist heat)3 oz (85 g) · 146 kcal11.6 mg13% DV
- Mollusks, oyster (Pacific, cooked, moist heat)3 oz (85 g) · 139 kcal10.9 mg12% DV
- Crustaceans, crab (alaska king, cooked, moist heat)3 oz (85 g) · 82 kcal6.5 mg7.2% DV
- Crustaceans, shrimp (mixed species, canned)3 oz (85 g) · 85 kcal3.5 mg3.9% DV
- Fish, salmon (chinook, cooked, dry heat)3 oz (85 g) · 196 kcal3.5 mg3.9% DV
- Fish, trout (rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat)3 oz (85 g) · 143 kcal2.5 mg2.7% DV
- Fish, tuna salad3 oz (85 g) · 159 kcal1.9 mg2.1% DV
- Fish, bass (freshwater, mixed species, cooked, dry heat)3 oz (85 g) · 124 kcal1.8 mg2% DV
- Fish, mackerel (Pacific and jack, mixed species, cooked, dry heat)3 oz (85 g) · 171 kcal1.8 mg2% DV
All 11 fish and seafood ranked
Sort any column. Serving sizes are USDA household measures (a cup, a medium fruit, 3 oz of cooked meat or fish, 1 oz of nuts or cheese). %DV is based on the FDA Daily Value of 90 mg.
| # | Food | Serving | Vitamin C (mg) | % Daily Value | Per 100 g | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mollusks, clam (mixed species, cooked, moist heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 18.8 | 22.1 | 126 | |
| 2 | Mollusks, mussel (blue, cooked, moist heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 11.6 | 13.6 | 146 | |
| 3 | Mollusks, oyster (Pacific, cooked, moist heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 10.9 | 12.8 | 139 | |
| 4 | Crustaceans, crab (alaska king, cooked, moist heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 6.5 | 7.6 | 82 | |
| 5 | Crustaceans, shrimp (mixed species, canned) | 3 oz (85 g) | 3.5 | 4.1 | 85 | |
| 6 | Fish, salmon (chinook, cooked, dry heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 3.5 | 4.1 | 196 | |
| 7 | Fish, trout (rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 2.5 | 2.9 | 143 | |
| 8 | Fish, tuna salad | 3 oz (85 g) | 1.9 | 2.2 | 159 | |
| 9 | Fish, bass (freshwater, mixed species, cooked, dry heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 1.8 | 2.1 | 124 | |
| 10 | Fish, mackerel (Pacific and jack, mixed species, cooked, dry heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 1.8 | 2.1 | 171 | |
| 11 | Fish, perch (mixed species, cooked, dry heat) | 3 oz (85 g) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 99 |
Vitamin C in specific foods
How this list is built. Values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, with Foundation Foods analytical updates where available). The pool is 1,677 whole foods: fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, grains, fish, meat, poultry, dairy and eggs. Spices, herbs, baby foods, powders, flours, dried and freeze-dried items, juices, processed meats, organ meats other than liver and uncommon foods are excluded; meats, fish, grains and legumes are ranked cooked. Each food family appears once and no single animal or plant fills more than six places. Ranking is by amount per serving; the per-100 g column is shown for reference. A food that USDA has not analysed for vitamin C is left out rather than counted as zero. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which food is highest in vitamin C?
Among fish and seafood in the USDA database, Mollusks, clam (mixed species, cooked, moist heat) has the most vitamin C per serving: 18.8 mg per 3 oz (21% of the Daily Value). Per 100 g it contains 22.1 mg.
How much vitamin C do I need per day?
The FDA Daily Value used on Nutrition Facts labels is 90 mg of vitamin C for adults and children aged 4 and over. Individual needs vary with age, sex, pregnancy and health conditions.
What counts as a food high in vitamin C?
FDA labeling rules call a food a 'good source' when one serving provides 10 to 19% of the Daily Value and 'high' or 'excellent' at 20% or more. 1 of the 11 foods on this list reach 20% DV per serving.
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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.