🫓 Protein in Arepa
Arepa has 5 g of protein per 100 g, along with 220 kcal, 46 g carbs and 2.5 g fat. That means 9% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
5 g
Calories
220
Carbs
46 g
Fats
2.5 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 66 | 1.5 g | 13.8 g | 0.8 g |
| 50 g | 110 | 2.5 g | 23 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g | 220 | 5 g | 46 g | 2.5 g |
| 150 g | 330 | 7.5 g | 69 g | 3.8 g |
| 200 g | 440 | 10 g | 92 g | 5 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Soba Noodles (cooked) — 5.1 g per 100 g
- Green Peas — 5.4 g per 100 g
- Onion Rings — 5.4 g per 100 g
- Spätzle — 5.6 g per 100 g
- Corn Tortilla — 5.7 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in arepa?
- Arepa contains 5 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 220 kcal, 46 g carbs and 2.5 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of arepa?
- A 200 g portion of arepa gives about 10 g protein and 440 calories.
- Is arepa a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 9% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of arepa?
- 30 g of arepa has roughly 66 calories, 1.5 g protein, 13.8 g carbs and 0.8 g fat.