ColombiaTraditional Dish
How Many Calories in Cheese Arepa?
310
calories per 1 medium arepa (120 g)
10g
Protein
38g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 medium arepa (120 g)
Amount per serving
Calories310
Total Fat13g
Total Carbohydrate38g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars1g
Protein10g
* Approximate nutritional data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Source
Calories by Serving Size
| Serving size | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 small (80 g) | 207 |
| 1 medium (120 g) | 310 |
| 1 large (160 g) | 414 |
| 100 g | 258 |
Nutrition Tips for Cheese Arepa
- 1Arepas de queso are higher in calories than plain arepas — the white cheese (queso blanco) adds ~80 kcal.
- 2Made from masarepa (pre-cooked corn flour), they're naturally gluten-free.
- 3Pair with a cup of hot chocolate (chocolate santafereño) for a classic Colombian breakfast under 500 calories.
About Cheese Arepa
The arepa is Colombia's most iconic food, eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner across all regions. The cheese-stuffed version is especially popular in the coffee-growing regions (Eje Cafetero) and Bogotá.
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