Pastelito de Guava
Pastelito de Guava is a popular Latin American pastry consisting of a flaky, layered dough filled with sweet guava paste. It is a staple in Cuban, Puerto Rican, and other Caribbean cuisines, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from refined flour and sugar, with minimal protein. A single pastelito provides a quick energy boost but is relatively low in essential vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
Per 1 pastelito (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the fusion of Spanish pastry techniques with tropical Caribbean ingredients. Nutritionally, while it offers quick energy, the guava filling does contribute some fiber and vitamin C, making it slightly more nutritious than many plain pastries.
