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
Top nutrition facts for Arepa
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 219 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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55 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 19 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/238715976 | 55 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 35 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 piece (98 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)
| Calories for different serving sizes of arepa | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 219 | |
| Calories in 1 piece | 215 | 98 g |
| Calories for different varieties of arepa | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) (this food) | 219 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, black bean soup | 103 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con habichuelas colorados (Rice And Red Beans) | 142 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding) | 146 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con frijoles negros (rice and black beans) | 151 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, chicken and rice, entree, prepared | 174 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con grandules (rice and pigeonpeas) | 182 | 100 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) | 462 | 100 g |
Arepa Glycemic index (GI)
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Arepa Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
183µg of 900µg
20%
Vitamin E:
0.87mg of 15mg
5.8%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.21mg of 1mg
18%
Vitamin B2:
0.13mg of 1mg
9.7%
Vitamin B3:
2.7mg of 16mg
17%
Vitamin B5:
0.61mg of 5mg
12%
Vitamin B6:
0.32mg of 1mg
25%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
13mg of 550mg
2.4%
Vitamin K:
11µg of 120µg
8.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.5 g of 50 g
5.5 g (11% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.4 g of 65 g
5.4 g (8% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
37.1 g of 300 g
37.1 g (12% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
50.8 g of 2,000 g
50.8 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.2 g
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
144mg of 280mg
51%
Threonine:
579mg of 1,050mg
55%
Isoleucine:
621mg of 1,400mg
44%
Leucine:
2013mg of 2,730mg
74%
Lysine:
684mg of 2,100mg
33%
Methionine:
393mg of 1,050mg
37%
Phenylalanine:
828mg of 1,750mg
47%
Valine:
828mg of 1,820mg
45%
Histidine:
498mg of 700mg
71%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
2.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.99 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:
34 g
All nutrients for Arepa per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 61µg | 7% | 32% | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% | 44% |
4.7 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 5.5g | 13% | 59% |
1.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 5.4g | 8% | 49% |
6.2 times less than Cheese
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| Net carbs | 35g | N/A | 24% |
1.6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 37g | 12% | 25% |
1.3 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | 52% |
74.6 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | 37% |
5.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 89mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1mg | 13% | 59% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | 67% |
10.3 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | 30% |
1.1 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 89% |
4.7 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 7% | 58% |
7.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 17% | 60% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 270mg | 12% | 36% |
1.8 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | 67% |
5 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | 59% | |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | 66% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 62% |
3.8 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 83% |
3.1 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6% | 70% |
10.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | 81% |
5.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | 63% |
1.1 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | 59% |
29 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0.16g | N/A | 59% |
94.8 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated fat | 2.9g | 15% | 38% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 4.4mg | 1% | 92% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5g | N/A | 58% |
6.5 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.99g | N/A | 46% |
47.7 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 86% |
6.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | 84% |
3.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.21mg | 0% | 85% |
4.4 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.67mg | 0% | 78% |
3.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.23mg | 0% | 84% |
2 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 80% |
1.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | 83% |
2.4 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.28mg | 0% | 84% |
7.4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | 81% |
4.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 46% |
230 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.07g | N/A | 88% |
140.6 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
56.7 times less than Salmon
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| 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 Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
8.3%
Total Fat
5.4g
13%
Saturated Fat 2.9g
0
Trans Fat
0g
1.7%
Cholesterol 5mg
12%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5.5g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
89mg
8.9%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
88mg
2.6%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans 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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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