Guava Turnover

A Guava Turnover is a sweet, flaky pastry filled with a fragrant guava paste or jam, often folded into a half-moon or triangular shape and baked or fried until golden. It's a popular treat in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Latin American, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian cuisines, where guava is abundant.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the refined flour in the dough and the natural sugars in the guava filling. A single turnover provides a quick energy boost and is a good source of vitamin C from the fruit, but it is typically low in protein and fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	150 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Vitamin A	10 mcg
Magnesium	10 mg

Per 1 turnover (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Guava turnovers are a delicious example of how a single, flavorful fruit can inspire similar pastries across different cultures, from the Cuban 'pastelito de guayaba' to the Filipino 'guava pie'. Nutritionally, they offer a sweet way to consume vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune health, though the pastry shell adds significant calories and fats.