Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 251 kJ / 60 kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.31 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 15.14 g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.1 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 84 mg | 105% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 21 mg | 3% |
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Longans, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169089). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Lychee's cousin with more vitamin C per 100 g. Tiny seed, translucent flesh.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Longan (Dimocarpus longan) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).