Guava paste
Guava paste provides 300 kcal per 100 g, with 65 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 240% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 120 kcal | 336 −11% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 10 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 77.5 g | 31 g | 11% | 54.5 +42% |
| Total sugars | 65 g | 26 g | 19.1 +240% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 1.2 g | 4% | 7.4 −59% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3.9 −98% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1675 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Very low sodium
- 36 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cooking helpers
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Guava pulp, sugar and citric acid.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 slice (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075669180066
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Guava paste?
Guava paste contains 300 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1 slice (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Guava paste?
Guava paste has 65 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Guava paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Guava paste vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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