Guava Strudel

Guava Strudel is a tropical twist on the classic European pastry, featuring a sweet, aromatic guava paste or fresh guava filling wrapped in flaky, buttery phyllo dough. Originating in regions with strong Portuguese or Spanish culinary influences, such as Brazil, the Philippines, and parts of the Caribbean, it's a popular dessert or snack that highlights the unique flavor of guava.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the pastry dough and the natural sugars in guava. A typical serving provides a good source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 kcal per piece.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg RAE
Folate	20 mcg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg

Per 1 piece (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a delicious fusion of Old World pastry technique with New World tropical fruit. Nutritionally, guava itself is a powerhouse, containing more Vitamin C than an orange and being rich in lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart health.