Calories in Guava paste
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Guava paste contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium piece (32 g) provides about 93 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.8% from fat and 0.1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.27 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.012 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.6 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 71.6 g | |
| Protein C | 0.1 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 43.9 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.09 mg | 0.5% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 69 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 99%
- Fat 0.8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.1 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber1.1 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars71.6 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0.27 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.012 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.034 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water26.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.018 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 51 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,170 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 26.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato paste | 305 | 0.49 g | 75.1 g | 0.34 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with butter | 291 | 0 g | 72.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Syrup, Cane | 269 | 0 g | 73.1 g | 0 g |
| Molasses | 290 | 0 g | 74.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Syrups, sorghum | 290 | 0 g | 74.9 g | 0 g |
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Agave liquid sweetener | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Syrups, corn, high-fructose | 281 | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in guava paste?
100 g of guava paste has 292 kcal. 1 medium piece (32 g): about 93 kcal. 1 small piece (16 g): about 47 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 58 kcal.
How much protein is in guava paste?
Guava paste contains 0.1 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.032 g in 1 medium piece (32 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is below the median (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in guava paste?
Guava paste has 72.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 71.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in guava paste?
Guava paste contains 0.27 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.012 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does guava paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (49% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in guava paste?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710307. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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