Sweet longan soup
Sweet Longan Soup is a traditional Chinese dessert soup, often served warm or chilled, made primarily from dried or fresh longan fruit and rock sugar. It is a staple in Cantonese and broader Chinese home cooking, frequently enjoyed as a comforting treat or a light, nourishing end to a meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with minimal fat and protein. It provides a quick source of energy and notable amounts of potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 43 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it is valued in Chinese cuisine not just as a dessert but also for its perceived warming properties in traditional food therapy. Nutritionally, longan is a good source of antioxidants and has been traditionally associated with promoting relaxation and supporting skin health.
