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Arepa

A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving of arepas has about 197 kcal and 2.3 g of fiber, from 219 kcal per 100 g.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread), restaurant

  • 219 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 5.5 gProtein per 100 g
  • 2.6 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving provides about 197 kcal, 4.9 g of protein, and 2.3 g of fiber.

Values for arepa per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 90 g (3 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (90 g (3 oz))
Calories219 kcal197 kcal
Protein5.5 g4.9 g
Carbohydrates37.1 g33.4 g
of which sugars0.9 g0.8 g
Fiber2.6 g2.3 g
Fat5.4 g4.8 g
of which saturated2.9 g2.6 g
Water50.8 g45.7 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 219 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 2.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 50.8 g of water, under 70) = 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

Frequently asked questions about arepas

How much protein is in a medium arepa?

A medium arepa, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 4.9 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of arepas has 5.5 g of protein. That is 2.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a medium arepa have?

A medium arepa, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 197 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of arepas has 219 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

Do arepas have fiber?

A medium arepa, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 2.3 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of arepas has 2.6 g of fiber.

Are arepas filling?

Barely filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 219 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 2.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 50.8 g of water, under 70) = 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What counts as a normal serving of arepas?

We use 90 g (3 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a medium arepa. That amount provides about 197 kcal, 4.9 g of protein, and 2.3 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) (FDC ID 168070). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .