Guava paste by La Costeña

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Guava paste

by La Costeña 700 g in Cooking helpers Barcode 0076397801018
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Guava paste by La Costeña provides 492 kcal per 100 g, with 53.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 179% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category and comes in a 700 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
53.3 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 15 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 492 kcal 74 kcal 336 +46%
Total fat 25 g 3.8 g 5% 10 +150%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 5.3 −100%
Carbohydrates 66.7 g 10 g 4% 54.6 +22%
Total sugars 53.3 g 8 g 19.1 +179%
Added sugars 25.4 g 3.8 g 8% 17.2 +48%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 7.4 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 8.7 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 3.9 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1676 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cooking helpers

Calories higher 8%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Guava, fructose, sugar, water, citric acid, pectin and potassium sorbate (preservative).

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 3

High overexposure risk
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
700 g
Serving size
15 g
Sold in
Mexico, United States
Barcode
0076397801018

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Guava paste?

Guava paste contains 492 kcal per 100 g and about 74 kcal per serving (15 g).

How much sugar is in Guava paste?

Guava paste has 53.3 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 E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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