Longan has a low glycemic index of 48 (typical range 42 to 55). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 7, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 60 calories, 1.3 g protein, 15.1 g carbohydrate (1.1 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 15.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 266 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Currants | 56 | 6 |
| Nectarine | 43 | 5 |
| Goji Berry | 29 | 5 |
| Apricot | 34 | 5 |
| Peach | 42 | 5 |
Longan has a glycemic index of 48, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 7, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of longan has a glycemic load of 7 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Longan has 60 calories per 100 g, and about 60 calories in a 100 g serving.
Longan is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Longans, raw” (FDC 169089). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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