Lychees, raw, flesh only

Lychees are a fruit, and these figures describe the raw flesh only, excluding the skin and stone. They mainly provide carbohydrate, along with vitamin C and water. Per 100g, the flesh contains 14g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugars, 45mg of vitamin C and 0.1g of fat. Its energy content is 248 kJ.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body make collagen, a protein found in skin and other connective tissues. It also helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The sugars in raw lychee flesh are naturally present rather than added. Their carbohydrate content is relevant for people monitoring carbohydrate intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.