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Guava-filled doughnut Calories
Sweet fried dough pastry filled with guava paste; high in sugar and refined carbs
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Guava-filled doughnut (85 g) has 327 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B1 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Guava-filled doughnut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
327
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 6% · Fat 42%
Guava-filled doughnut nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (85 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 327 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.34 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Guava-filled doughnut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 327 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 108 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 212 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 115 g | 443 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 170 g | 655 kcal |
| 1 pack (triple) | 255 g | 982 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guava-filled doughnut
What is a guava-filled doughnut?
A guava-filled doughnut is a yeasted doughnut filled with sweet guava paste, often called goiabada. The paste is thicker and more concentrated than a typical fruit jam, giving the doughnut a distinctly fruity, slightly tangy center.
What is goiabada in a guava-filled doughnut?
Goiabada is a firm or spreadable guava paste made by cooking guava with sugar. In a guava-filled doughnut, it provides a dense, sweet-tart center rather than the looser texture of many ordinary jams.
What does a guava-filled doughnut taste like?
A guava-filled doughnut tastes sweet and fruity, with a mild tartness from the guava paste. The soft, fried dough contrasts with the dense filling, making it quite different from a doughnut filled with chocolate or vanilla cream.
How do you make a guava-filled doughnut?
To make a guava-filled doughnut, prepare and proof yeasted dough, shape it, and fry it until golden. Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, pipe softened goiabada into each one; adding the filling afterward helps keep it from leaking during frying.
Is a guava-filled doughnut Brazilian?
A guava-filled doughnut draws on goiabada, a guava paste strongly associated with Brazilian cooking. Doughnuts themselves are made in many countries, so this is best understood as a doughnut filled with a popular Brazilian-style guava sweet, rather than a single standardized traditional recipe.
Can you bake a guava-filled doughnut instead of frying it?
Yes, you can bake a guava-filled doughnut, but it will have a softer, more bread-like texture and lack the browned exterior of a fried one. Bake the dough first, then pipe in the goiabada so the filling stays contained.
Can you make guava-filled doughnuts with guava jam instead of goiabada?
Yes, guava jam can fill a guava-filled doughnut, but it is often looser and less concentrated than goiabada. If the jam seems runny, cook it briefly to thicken it or use less, so it is easier to pipe and less likely to leak.
How should you store a guava-filled doughnut?
Store a guava-filled doughnut in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it soon for the best texture. The filling stays soft, but moisture gradually makes the fried dough less crisp; refrigeration can also make the dough feel firm.
Can you freeze guava-filled doughnuts?
Yes, guava-filled doughnuts can be frozen in airtight wrapping, though the fried dough may be softer after thawing. Let one thaw, then warm it briefly in an oven to refresh the outside; avoid overheating, which can make the guava paste very hot.
Can people with diabetes eat a guava-filled doughnut?
A guava-filled doughnut can raise blood sugar because both the refined dough and sweet guava paste provide readily digested carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your individual meal plan and glucose-management needs.
Guava-filled doughnut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
B3
1.79mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.35µg · 17% DV
Sodium
247mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.79mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
107mg · 3% DV
Guava-filled doughnut Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Guava-filled doughnut
To burn the 327 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Guava-filled doughnut?
A guava-filled doughnut pairs soft, yeasted fried dough with goiabada, a thick Brazilian guava paste traditionally cooked with sugar. The filling is sweet with a gentle fruity tang, while the outside is tender inside and lightly crisp or sugar-dusted. Guava paste is especially familiar in Brazilian sweets, though filled doughnuts have close counterparts in bakeries around the world.
In Brazil, it makes a popular bakery treat or snack; elsewhere, it fits naturally alongside coffee or as an occasional dessert. It is rich in refined carbohydrates and sugar, with frying adding to its satisfying, indulgent character. For a lighter snack, share one or enjoy a smaller portion with unsweetened coffee or tea.
How Nutritious Is Guava-filled doughnut?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Guava-filled doughnut Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Guava-filled doughnut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Guava-filled doughnut Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Guava-filled doughnut Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.57g
Omega 6:3 ratio 110.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (110.7:1).
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