Arepa
High GI
GL 38.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 32 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- High glycemic index
Arepa has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 38.4.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2 per 100 g This wrap offers a significantly lower GI of 25 and GL of 2, which will cause a much smaller rise in blood sugar compared to the arepa.
Cauliflower wrap (homemade) - GL 2.7 per 100 g With a very low GI of 10 and GL of 1, this is an excellent, blood-sugar-friendly alternative to the high-glycemic arepa.
Flaxseed wrap - GL 1 per 100 g This roti provides a much more stable glycemic response with a GI of 15 and GL of 1, helping to prevent post-meal glucose spikes.
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Forms of Arepa
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 218 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.2 g |
| Natural | 1.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low added sugars
- High glycemic index
- Moderate sodium content
- Refined grain base
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Arepa?
Arepa has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 38.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 32.
Is Arepa good for people with insulin resistance?
Arepa has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cauliflower wrap (homemade).
Which form of Arepa has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Arepa in this database, Corn arepa has the lowest glycemic load (31 per 100 g).
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