What is the difference between longan and guiyuan?
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Longan and "guilong" refer to the same food at different stages; they differ in moisture content, nutritional composition, and usage methods. Specifically: longan is a fresh fruit containing a high amount of water, while "guilong" refers to dried longan pulp, which has much less moisture. Every 100 grams of fresh longan contains approximately 60 kcal.
Longan and guiyuan refer to the same food at different stages; they differ in moisture content, nutritional composition, and usage methods. The specific differences are as follows:
1. Difference in moisture content
Longan is a fresh fruit containing a relatively high amount of water, whereas guiyuan is dried longan pulp with significantly less moisture.
2. Difference in nutritional content
Every 100 grams of fresh longan contains approximately 60 kcal of calories and about 84 mg of vitamin C, while every 100 grams of guiyuan contains roughly 71 kcal of calories and about 43 mg of vitamin C.
3. Difference in usage methods
As a fresh fruit, longan can be eaten directly. Guiyuan, being dried, has low moisture content and is typically used for cooking porridge or in traditional herbal medicine.
In addition to these common differences, there is also a difference in shelf life. Whether consuming longan or guiyuan, people should strictly control their intake in daily life to avoid health problems caused by excessive consumption.
