Calories in Arepa Dominicana
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Arepa Dominicana contains 267 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, 4" x 2" x 1-3/4" (115 g) provides about 307 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in biscuits, muffins, quick breads on FoodFactly, where the median is 324 kcal per 100 g across 47 foods.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 267 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.1 g | 45% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 399 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 3.3 g | |
| Protein C | 5.7 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 62 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.087 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 42.5 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 82 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 132 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 202 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 10.1 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 47%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.7 gbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber2.4 gabove the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.3 gin the lowest quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.4 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat9.1 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium399 mgbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 413 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.065 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.5 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.85 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 52 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 549 µg |
| Retinol C | 57 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 19 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 42 µg |
| Folate, food C | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes, fruit, fast food / restaurant | 253 | 5.7 g | 29.8 g | 12.3 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant | 299 | 7.6 g | 31.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain | 273 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Pancakes, plain, fast food / restaurant | 307 | 7.2 g | 34.1 g | 15.5 g |
| Hush puppy | 296 | 6.2 g | 40.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Pancakes, NFS | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pancakes, plain | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pancakes, pumpkin | 241 | 6.4 g | 31 g | 10.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in arepa Dominicana?
100 g of arepa Dominicana has 267 kcal. 1 piece, 4" x 2" x 1-3/4" (115 g): about 307 kcal.
How much protein is in arepa Dominicana?
Arepa Dominicana contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.5 g in 1 piece, 4" x 2" x 1-3/4" (115 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other biscuits, muffins, quick breads, that is below the median (median 6.5 g).
How many carbs are in arepa Dominicana?
Arepa Dominicana has 30.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in arepa Dominicana?
Arepa Dominicana contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.1 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does arepa Dominicana contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (22% DV), selenium (18% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in arepa Dominicana?
100 g contains 399 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707828. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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