Recipe: The Nutritional Facts of Lychee

Here are the nutritional facts for lychee per 100 grams:

  • Calories: 66 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 16.53 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Sugars: 15.23 g
  • Protein: 0.83 g
  • Total Fat: 0.44 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.10 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Vitamins:
  • Vitamin C: 71.5 mg (119% DV)
  • Thiamin: 0.011 mg (1% DV)
  • Riboflavin: 0.065 mg (5% DV)
  • Niacin: 0.603 mg (3.5% DV)
  • Folate: 14 µg (3.5% DV)
  • Vitamin E: 0.07 mg (0.5% DV)
  • Vitamin K: 0.4 µg (0.3% DV)
  • Minerals:
  • Calcium: 5 mg (0.5% DV)
  • Iron: 0.31 mg (4% DV)
  • Magnesium: 10 mg (2.5% DV)
  • Phosphorus: 31 mg (4.5% DV)
  • Potassium: 171 mg (3.5% DV)
  • Sodium: 1 mg (0% DV)
  • Zinc: 0.07 mg (0.5% DV)
  • Copper: 0.148 mg (16% DV)

Lychees are also a good source of antioxidants, particularly Oligonol, which has various health benefits, including improving blood flow and protecting skin from UV rays