Litchi Benefits & Nutrition
Litchi benefits: nutrition per 100 g (66 kcal, 1.3 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Lychee.
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Lychee · Fruits
- 66 kcalenergy
- 0.8 gprotein
- 1.3 gfibre
- May–Junbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw flesh) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of litchi
- Very high in vitamin C.
- Mostly water — refreshing in early summer.
- Contains polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
How to eat it
Peel and eat ripe litchis after a meal.
How much a day: About 10 litchis.
Who should be careful
- Children should never eat litchis on an empty stomach or skip dinner after eating many — unripe litchis can cause dangerously low blood sugar in undernourished children.
- Eat only ripe fruit.
Best season in India
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of litchi?
Very high in vitamin C. Mostly water — refreshing in early summer. Contains polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
How much litchi can I have a day?
About 10 litchis. Peel and eat ripe litchis after a meal.
Who should be careful with litchi?
Children should never eat litchis on an empty stomach or skip dinner after eating many — unripe litchis can cause dangerously low blood sugar in undernourished children. Eat only ripe fruit.
When is litchi in season in India?
May–Jun.
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