Arepa is not keto: it has ~40 g of net carbs per 1 medium unit, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
40 g
per 1 medium unit
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 40 g of net carbs per unit, since it's made from corn dough, which is very high in starch.
Nutrition facts for arepa
3 g
Fat
5 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber
Why arepa is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; arepa has 40 g per 1 medium unit (43 g total − 3 g of fiber).
How much arepa can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~13 g of arepa. A better keto alternative is leche de almendras.
Best keto alternative
Related
✓Yes
Keto bread
2 g net
/ 1 slice
✕No
Crackers
13 g net
/ 1 serving (6 crackers)
✕No
Toast
23 g net
/ 2 toasted slices
✕No
Pound cake
31 g net
/ 1 medium slice
✕No
Cheesecake
31 g net
/ 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
✓Yes
Keto tortillas
3 g net
/ 1 medium tortilla
See all: Panadería keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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