Are arepas keto?
Arepas
A griddled cornmeal cake with about 34 g net carbs before it's split and stuffed. The fillings — shredded beef, cheese, avocado, pork — are keto, so ask for them as a plate.
Nutrition per serving
1 arepa · 98 g- Net carbs
- 34g
- Calories
- 215kcal
- Protein
- 5.4g
- Fat
- 5.3g
- Total carbs
- 36 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
About 14.5 g of arepas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 219 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 37 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Net carbs | 34 g | 35 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 5.4 g |
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Better keto swaps for arepas
Keto substitutes for tortillas & wraps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Are arepas keto?
No — arepas are not keto-friendly. A griddled cornmeal cake with about 34 g net carbs before it's split and stuffed. The fillings — shredded beef, cheese, avocado, pork — are keto, so ask for them as a plate.
How many net carbs are in arepas?
1 arepa (98 g) of arepas has about 34 g net carbs (36 g total carbs minus 2.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 35 g net carbs.
How much arepas can I eat on keto?
About 14.5 g of arepas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 169% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for arepas?
Try queso fresco, avocado, pork shoulder. See our full guide: keto substitutes for tortillas & wraps.
