Are arepas gluten-free?

Yes, they are made from corn flour.

What can I fill them with?

Popular fillings include cheese, avocado, or meats.

One arepa has approximately 250 calories.

Snack

Traditional Colombian corn cakes, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for snacking.

Per 100 g

250 kcal

1 arepa

250 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	40 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 63% · Fat 29%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 arepa (100 g, 250 kcal) is 13% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 arepa takes about 61 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Colombian Arepas is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 224 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Angry Potato Wedges	120	2.5 g
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil	120	3 g
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta	130	4 g
Colombian Arepas	250	5 g
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap	250	20 g
Truffle Oil Popcorn	500	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

5/10

Enjoy as a treat in moderation; can be filling but calorie-dense.

Are arepas gluten-free?: Yes, they are made from corn flour.
What can I fill them with?: Popular fillings include cheese, avocado, or meats.
How many calories are in one arepa?: One arepa has approximately 250 calories.

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