Canned Lychee in Syrup
Canned lychee in syrup is a popular preserved fruit product consisting of peeled and pitted lychee fruits submerged in a sweet sugar syrup. Originating from Southeast Asia, particularly regions like southern China, Thailand, and Vietnam, it is now enjoyed worldwide as a convenient dessert or ingredient.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added syrup, while providing negligible fat and protein. It offers a quick source of energy and contains some vitamin C and potassium, with a typical 1-cup serving containing roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 56 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 48 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, lychee has been a prized delicacy in China for centuries, famously associated with the Tang Dynasty legend of Emperor Xuanzong having them delivered by fast horses for his consort Yang Guifei. Nutritionally, while the syrup adds significant sugar, the lychee fruit itself is a good source of antioxidants like flavonoids.
