Lychee
Health Benefits
Seen as a symbol of romance and love in ancient Chinese legend, lychee actually translates to "gift for a joyful life." Once you try this sweet little delicious fruit, you'll know why! High in vitamin C and flavonoids shown to help prevent breast cancer, lychee is also high in phosphoros, calcium, magnesium and protein. It's also rich in antioxidants, helping prevent age-related macular degeneration and other age-related illness.
Selection
When buying lychee, usually found in Asian markets, look for fruit with a pretty pink skin. Ripe lychee should give just a bit when you touch them, but not too much - if it's too soft, it will be over-ripe.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup (190.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 125.4
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.8g
1.3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g
0.9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg
0.0%
Sodium 1.9mg
0.0%
Total Carbs 31.4g
10.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g
9.9%
Sugars 28.9g
Alcohol 0.0g
Protein 1.6g
Vitamin A 0.0%
Vitamin C 226.4%
Calcium 0.9% Iron 3.3%
Vitamin D 0.0% Vitamin E 0.4%
Vitamin K 0.9% Thiamin 1.4%
Riboflavin 7.3% Niacin 5.7%
Vitamin B-6 9.5% Folate 6.7%
Vitamin B-12 0.0% Phosphorus 5.9%
Magnesium 4.8% Zinc 0.9%
Selenium 1.6% Copper 14.1%
Manganese 5.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calcium 0.9% Iron 3.3%
Vitamin D 0.0% Vitamin E 0.4%
Vitamin K 0.9% Thiamin 1.4%
Riboflavin 7.3% Niacin 5.7%
Vitamin B-6 9.5% Folate 6.7%
Vitamin B-12 0.0% Phosphorus 5.9%
Magnesium 4.8% Zinc 0.9%
Selenium 1.6% Copper 14.1%
Manganese 5.2%
