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Lychee nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Litchis, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Lychee

Lychee
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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48 (low)
Glycemic load 1 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 66 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 15 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 fruit without refuse (9.6 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2.4 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 0 mg
TOP 11% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 89% of foods
TOP 35% Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 65% of foods
TOP 38% Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 62% of foods
TOP 38% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 62% of foods
TOP 39% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 61% of foods

Lychee calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 66
Calories in 1 cup 125 190 g
Calories in 1 fruit without refuse 6 9.6 g

Lychee Glycemic index (GI)

48

Lychee Glycemic load (GL)

1

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.5% 12% 7.1% 13% 15% 0.13% 1.9% 49% 7.2% 3.3%
Calcium: 15mg of 1,000mg 1.5%
Iron: 0.93mg of 8mg 12%
Magnesium: 30mg of 420mg 7.1%
Phosphorus: 93mg of 700mg 13%
Potassium: 513mg of 3,400mg 15%
Sodium: 3mg of 2,300mg 0.13%
Zinc: 0.21mg of 11mg 1.9%
Copper: 0.44mg of 1mg 49%
Manganese: 0.17mg of 2mg 7.2%
Selenium: 1.8µg of 55µg 3.3%

Mineral chart - relative view

0.15 mg
TOP 38%
0.06 mg
TOP 66%
171 mg
TOP 66%
31 mg
TOP 83%
0.31 mg
TOP 84%
10 mg
TOP 84%
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
5 mg
TOP 91%
0.07 mg
TOP 93%
1 mg
TOP 98%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 1.4% 0% 238% 2.8% 15% 11% 0% 23% 11% 0% 3.9% 1%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 0.21mg of 15mg 1.4%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 215mg of 90mg 238%
Vitamin B1: 0.03mg of 1mg 2.8%
Vitamin B2: 0.2mg of 1mg 15%
Vitamin B3: 1.8mg of 16mg 11%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.3mg of 1mg 23%
Folate: 42µg of 400µg 11%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 21mg of 550mg 3.9%
Vitamin K: 1.2µg of 120µg 1%

Vitamin chart - relative view

72 mg
TOP 11%
14 µg
TOP 54%
0.1 mg
TOP 65%
0.6 mg
TOP 76%
0.07 mg
TOP 76%
0.4 µg
TOP 82%
7.1 mg
TOP 89%
0.07 mg
TOP 89%
0.01 mg
TOP 92%
0 IU
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

17% 80%
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.8 g of 50 g
0.8 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 65 g
0.4 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
16.5 g of 300 g
16.5 g (6% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
81.8 g of 2,000 g
81.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 7.5% 0% 0% 0% 5.9% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
Tryptophan: 21mg of 280mg 7.5%
Threonine: 0mg of 1,050mg 0%
Isoleucine: 0mg of 1,400mg 0%
Leucine: 0mg of 2,730mg 0%
Lysine: 123mg of 2,100mg 5.9%
Methionine: 27mg of 1,050mg 2.6%
Phenylalanine: 0mg of 1,750mg 0%
Valine: 0mg of 1,820mg 0%
Histidine: 0mg of 700mg 0%

Fat type information

28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g

Fiber content ratio for Lychee

92% 8%
Sugar: 15 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Other: 0 g

All nutrients for Lychee per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 66kcal 3% 82% 1.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.83g 2% 87% 3.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.44g 1% 81% 75.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 72mg 79% 11% 1.3 times more than LemonLemon
Net carbs 15g N/A 38% 3.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 17g 6% 39% 1.7 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 10mg 2% 84% 14 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 5mg 1% 91% 25 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 171mg 5% 66% 1.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.31mg 4% 84% 8.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 15g N/A 35% 1.7 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.3g 5% 46% 1.8 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.15mg 16% 38% Equal to ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.07mg 1% 93% 90.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 31mg 4% 83% 5.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1mg 0% 98% 490 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0% 89% 20.9 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.06mg 2% 66%
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1% 92% 24.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 5% 76% 2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4% 76% 15.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8% 65% 1.2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0% 82% 254 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 14µg 4% 54% 4.4 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 7.1mg 1% 89%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0% 81% 59.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g N/A 81% 81.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g N/A 83% 357.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0% 97% 43.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Lysine 0.04mg 0% 95% 11 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.01mg 0% 96% 10.7 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
0.68%
Total Fat 0.44g
0.45%
Saturated Fat 0.1g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 1mg
5.5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
5.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.83g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 5mg 0.5%

Iron 0.31mg 3.9%

Potassium 171mg 5%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Lychee nutrition infographic

Lychee nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients

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