The ackee, also known as ankye, achee, akee, ackee apple or ayee is a fruit of the Sapindaceae family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa. 100g of ackee fills a little more than half cup; and this serving size has approximately 150 calories; 15g of fat; 3g of protein and less than 1g of carbohydrates. This versatile high fat fruit therefore, could be suitable for persons who follow a ketogenic or other high fat diet.