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1. Lychee Facts
2. Types of Lychees
3. Nutritional Value of Lychees
4. Health Benefits of Lychees

Lychee Facts

History and Origin

Types of Lychees

Types of Lychees grown and sold in Australia

Lychee Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Lychee ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Litchis, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup = 190 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	66	3.3%
Protein	g	0.83	1.6%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.44	0.5%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	16.53	6.0%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.3	4.6%
Sugars, total	g	15.23
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	5	0.3%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.31	1.7%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	10	2.3%
Phosphorus, P	mg	31	2.4%
Potassium, K	mg	171	3.6%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.07	0.6%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.148	16.4%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.055	2.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.6	1.0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	71.5	79.4%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.011	0.9%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.065	5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.603	3.7%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.100	5.8%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	14	3.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	0	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.07	0.4%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.4	0.3%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.099	0.4%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.120
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.132
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lychee Nutritional Value

Lychee Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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