Guava pastry

Pastelito de guayaba is a beloved sweet pastry from Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, particularly popular in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. It consists of a flaky, buttery puff pastry dough filled with a sweet, fragrant guava paste or jam, often baked until golden and sometimes dusted with powdered sugar.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the refined flour in the dough and the sugar in the guava filling. A typical serving provides quick energy but is low in protein and fiber, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-300 per piece.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin A	20 mcg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 pastry (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple treat found in bakeries and homes, often enjoyed with coffee. Nutritionally, while guava itself is a vitamin C powerhouse, the pastry form transforms it into an indulgent, energy-dense comfort food.