Arepa nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Arepa

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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55 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 219 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 34.54 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 3.3 (acidic) |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 76% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 76% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 75% of foods
Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 70% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 70% of foods
Arepa calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 219 | |
Calories in 1 piece | 215 | 98 g |
Arepa Glycemic index (GI)
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
89 mg of 1,000 mg
9%
Iron:
1.04 mg of 8 mg
13%
Magnesium:
27 mg of 420 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
117 mg of 700 mg
17%
Potassium:
88 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
270 mg of 2,300 mg
12%
Zinc:
0.8 mg of 11 mg
7%
Copper:
0.03 mg of 1 mg
3%
Manganese:
0.116 mg of 2 mg
5%
Selenium:
6.1 µg of 55 µg
11%
Choline:
4.4 mg of 550 mg
1%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
89 mg
TOP 24%
Sodium
270 mg
TOP 36%
Magnesium
27 mg
TOP 37%
Zinc
0.8 mg
TOP 58%
Iron
1.04 mg
TOP 59%
Manganese
0.116 mg
TOP 59%
Phosphorus
117 mg
TOP 60%
Selenium
6.1 µg
TOP 66%
Potassium
88 mg
TOP 85%
Copper
0.03 mg
TOP 89%
Choline
4.4 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
213 IU of 5,000 IU
4%
Vitamin E :
0.29 mg of 15 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.07 mg of 1 mg
6%
Vitamin B2:
0.042 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
0.888 mg of 16 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0.202 mg of 5 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.107 mg of 1 mg
8%
Folate:
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
3.5 µg of 120 µg
3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
213 IU
TOP 33%
Vitamin K
3.5 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B1
0.07 mg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B6
0.107 mg
TOP 63%
Vitamin E
0.29 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B3
0.888 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B5
0.202 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin B2
0.042 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.48 g of 50 g
11%
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.38 g of 65 g
8%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
37.14 g of 300 g
12%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
50.8 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
48 mg of 280 mg
17%
Threonine:
193 mg of 1,050 mg
18%
Isoleucine:
207 mg of 1,400 mg
15%
Leucine:
671 mg of 2,730 mg
25%
Lysine:
228 mg of 2,100 mg
11%
Methionine:
131 mg of 1,050 mg
12%
Phenylalanine:
276 mg of 1,750 mg
16%
Valine:
276 mg of 1,820 mg
15%
Histidine:
166 mg of 700 mg
24%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.989 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Arepa
Sugar:
0.87 g
Fiber:
2.6 g
Other:
33.67 g
All nutrients for Arepa per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 219kcal | 11% | 44% |
4.7 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 5.48g | 13% | 59% |
1.9 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 5.38g | 8% | 49% |
6.2 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Net carbs | 34.54g | N/A | 24% |
1.6 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 37.14g | 12% | 25% |
1.3 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | 52% |
74.6 times less than Egg![]() |
Iron | 1.04mg | 13% | 59% |
2.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 89mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | 37% |
5.2 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | 67% |
10.3 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | 30% |
1.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 89% |
4.7 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.8mg | 7% | 58% |
7.9 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 117mg | 17% | 60% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 270mg | 12% | 36% |
1.8 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% | 33% |
78.4 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 61µg | 7% | 32% | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | 67% |
5 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | 66% | |
Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | 59% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 62% |
3.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 83% |
3.1 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6% | 70% |
10.8 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | 81% |
5.6 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | 63% |
1.1 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | 59% |
29 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Trans Fat | 0.16g | N/A | 59% |
94.8 times less than Margarine![]() |
Saturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% | 38% |
2 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.51g | N/A | 58% |
6.5 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.99g | N/A | 46% |
47.7 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 86% |
6.4 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | 84% |
3.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.21mg | 0% | 85% |
4.4 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.67mg | 0% | 78% |
3.6 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.23mg | 0% | 84% |
2 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 80% |
1.4 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | 83% |
2.4 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.28mg | 0% | 84% |
7.4 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | 81% |
4.5 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 46% |
230 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.07g | N/A | 88% |
140.6 times less than Canola oil![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
56.7 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 90% | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 94% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 85% | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.83g | N/A | 88% |
14.9 times less than Almond![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
8%
Total Fat
5g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
2%
Cholesterol 5mg
12%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
89mg
9%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
88mg
3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.