Foods / Fruits

Litchi (Lichi): Nutrition and who it suits

Litchi is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 54 kcal, 1 g of protein and 1.3 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 54 kcal.

Litchi (Lichi)

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy54 kcal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrate11.4 g
Fibre1.3 g
Sugars9.3 g
Fat0.3 g
Vitamin C33.8 mg
Folate15.7 µg
Potassium161 mg

Where its calories come from

88%
  • Protein 8%
  • Carbohydrate 88%
  • Fat 5%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of litchi?

About 54 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 108 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

52%Vitamin C
33.8 mg
7%Folate
15.7 µg
5%Potassium
161 mg
4%Magnesium
14.6 mg
3%Iron
0.8 mg
2%Protein
1 g

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E035. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is litchi good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 54 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 11.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 11.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

Not a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 54 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 11.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseFine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Assamese: Lichu; Bengali: Lichu; Gujarati: Lichi; Hindi: Lichi; Kannada: Lichi; Kashmiri: Lichi; Malayalam: Lichi; Marathi: Lichi; Odia: Letchu; Punjabi: Lichi; Tamil: Lichi; Telugu: Lichi; Urdu: Lichi.

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