Cocada de Goiabada
Cocada de Goiabada is a traditional Brazilian sweet that combines the chewy, coconut-based texture of a cocada with a rich layer or swirl of guava paste (goiabada). It's essentially a coconut and guava confection, often sold in slices or squares at bakeries and street markets. The dish is a beloved treat throughout Brazil, particularly in the Northeast and Southeast regions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugars in both the coconut and the guava paste, and contains a moderate amount of fat from the coconut. It provides quick energy and some dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Selenium | 3 mcg |
Per 1 square (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cocada de Goiabada is a classic example of the Brazilian 'Romeu e Julieta' pairing (guava paste with cheese), but reimagined as a sweet coconut candy. Its unique appeal lies in the textural contrast between the soft, fibrous coconut and the smooth, dense guava paste.
