Arepa has an estimated glycemic index of 60 (range 55 to 67), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 30 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 arepa (about 100 g)) at 250 calories, with 6 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat.
Mexican cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 arepa (about 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Typical ingredients: Cornmeal, water, salt
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Smothered Burrito | 29 | 600 |
| Champurrado | 28 | 300 |
| Spanish Rice | 26 | 250 |
| Tres Leches | 20 | 300 |
| Chimichanga | 19 | 500 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (1 arepa (about 100 g)) of a typical arepa recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 30, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical arepa A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical arepa in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
