Paletas
Paletas are traditional Mexican fruit popsicles, often made with fresh fruit, water, milk, or a combination, and sweetened with sugar or condensed milk. They are a beloved street snack and dessert found throughout Mexico and in Mexican communities worldwide, celebrated for their vibrant, natural flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Typically a source of carbohydrates from fruit and sugar, with minimal fat and protein unless made with dairy. A single paleta generally provides 80-150 calories, along with vitamins and antioxidants from the fruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
Per 1 popsicle (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes paletas culturally unique is their artisanal, small-batch production and the use of authentic, often regional fruits like mango, lime, tamarind, or guava, which connect people to traditional Mexican flavors and seasonal ingredients.
