Corn arepa
High GI
GL 37.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 31 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- High glycemic index
Corn arepa has a glycemic index of 70, the same as plain Arepa (70). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 37.2.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2.7 per 100 g The flaxseed wrap offers a significantly lower glycemic impact (GI 10, GL 1) compared to the corn arepa, providing a much steadier blood sugar response.
Flaxseed wrap - GL 2 per 100 g Swapping to a cauliflower wrap drastically reduces the glycemic load from 31 to 2, which helps prevent sharp spikes in blood glucose.
Cauliflower wrap (homemade) - GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour roti is a nutrient-dense alternative with a very low glycemic load (GL 1), making it an excellent choice for managing insulin levels.
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Forms of Arepa
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Soluble | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low added sugars
- High glycemic index
- Refined grain product
- Low protein content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Corn arepa?
Corn arepa has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 37.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 31.
Is Corn arepa good for people with insulin resistance?
Corn arepa has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Flaxseed wrap.
Which form of Arepa has the lowest glycemic load?
Corn arepa has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Arepa in this database (31 per 100 g).
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