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Guava pastry
Calories & nutrition facts
pastelitos de guava
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 379 kcal —
- Protein 5.5 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 46 g 17%
- Fat 19 g 24%
- Saturated fat 5.5 g 28%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 17 g —
- Sodium 231 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.95 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 12.5 µg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 2.5 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.27 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 56 mg 4%
- Potassium 103 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.42 mg 4%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.27 mg 12%
- Selenium 17.5 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 379 | 5.5 g | 46 g | 19 g |
| 1 × piece | 86 g | 326 | 4.7 g | 39 g | 16 g |
| 2 × piece | 172 g | 652 | 9.4 g | 78 g | 32 g |
| ½ × piece | 43 g | 163 | 2.4 g | 20 g | 8 g |
| 3 × piece | 258 g | 978 | 14 g | 118 g | 48 g |
| 4 × piece | 344 g | 1304 | 19 g | 157 g | 64 g |
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Questions about Guava pastry
What is guava pastry made of?
It is usually flaky pastry wrapped around a sweet, firm guava paste filling. Some versions add cream cheese, which makes the centre tangier and softer.
How do you make guava pastry with puff pastry?
Cut ready-rolled puff pastry into squares, place a strip of guava paste in the middle, fold over and seal the edges with a fork. Bake at 200 °C for about 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
How do you reheat guava pastry so it stays crisp?
Warm it in an oven at 180 °C for 5–8 minutes. A microwave heats the filling quickly but tends to soften the pastry.
How should you store guava pastry?
Keep plain guava pastry in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it within a couple of days. If it contains cream cheese, refrigerate it; you can re-crisp it in the oven before serving.
What goes well with guava pastry?
Its sweet, fruity filling pairs well with coffee, tea or unsweetened yoghurt. Serve it warm with cream cheese for a tangy contrast, or alongside fresh fruit.
How is guava pastry different from a guava paste filled biscuit?
Guava pastry is generally made with flaky pastry, while a guava paste filled biscuit has a more compact, biscuit-like crumb. Per 100 g, the biscuit has 418 kcal and 65 g of carbohydrate, compared with 379 kcal and 46 g in guava pastry.
How much guava pastry is a typical portion?
One piece is about 86 g. That portion provides 326 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167528 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
