Lychee is a small tropical fruit native to southern China, typically eaten raw after peeling away its rough, reddish skin to reveal the translucent white flesh inside. It is widely enjoyed fresh, added to fruit salads, desserts and drinks, and is a staple across Southeast and East Asian cuisines. Per 100 g, raw lychee provides 71 kcal, 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 16.5 g of carbohydrates, of which 15.7 g are sugars and 1.3 g is dietary fibre. It is a notable source of vitamin C at 33 mg per 100 g, along with 160 mg of potassium and 12 mcg of folate. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Lychee is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in lychee?
Raw lychee contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of around 10 lychees (roughly 100 g of peeled flesh) comes in at approximately that same amount.
How much vitamin C is in lychee?
Lychee provides 33 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of raw fruit. That represents a meaningful contribution toward daily vitamin C intake from a single serving.
Is lychee low-FODMAP friendly?
Yes, lychee is listed as compatible with a low-FODMAP diet. It also suits vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free eating patterns, making it broadly accessible across many dietary approaches.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 71.2 kcal |
| Protein | 0.90 g |
| Fat | 0.10 g |
| Carbs | 16.5 g |
| Sugars | 15.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 3.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.0 mg |
| Potassium | 160 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.30 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.060 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 33.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.080 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.024 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.056 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.85 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.055 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.090 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 12.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 7.1 mg |
Other cooking states of Lychee
Dried lychee (277 kcal).
