Sopaipillas con mostaza
Sopaipillas con mostaza are a beloved Chilean street food consisting of golden, deep-fried pumpkin dough pastries, traditionally served warm and drizzled with a sweet and tangy mustard sauce. The sopaipillas themselves are made from flour, cooked pumpkin, and lard, giving them a soft, slightly sweet interior and a crisp exterior. This simple yet iconic snack is a staple at weekend fairs, street corners, and family gatherings throughout Chile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a deep-fried pastry, sopaipillas are high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick source of energy. They offer some key nutrients like potassium and iron from the pumpkin and flour, but are best enjoyed in moderation due to their calorie density. A typical serving of two sopaipillas with sauce contains roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 2 sopaipillas with mustard sauce (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sopaipillas are a nostalgic comfort food deeply embedded in Chilean daily life, often associated with rainy days or weekend outings. Nutritionally, the use of pumpkin in the dough adds a subtle sweetness and a modest boost of vitamins A and C compared to a plain flour pastry.
