Pastelito de Fruta
Pastelito de Fruta is a sweet, fried pastry from Latin America, particularly popular in countries like Colombia and Venezuela. It typically features a flaky, turnover-style dough filled with a sweetened fruit paste, most commonly guava (guayaba), though pineapple or other fruits are sometimes used.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate treat, primarily from the refined flour dough and the sugar in the fruit filling, with a moderate amount of fat from frying. A single pastelito provides quick energy and a small amount of vitamin C from the fruit, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 pastry (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved street food and breakfast item, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee. Its uniqueness lies in the perfect contrast between the crispy, savory-sounding fried exterior and the intensely sweet, jammy fruit center.
