Pita Bread
A pocket flatbread eaten across the Middle East and Mediterranean.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of pita bread for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 pita (60 g) — 165 kcal per 60 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (60 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 275 kcal | 165 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 5.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g | 33 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 1.3 g | 0.8 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pita bread, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (60 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.12 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 0.36 mg | 50% |
| Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 4.6 mg | 2.8 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 165 µg | 99 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 0.24 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 14.6 mg | 8.8 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 86 mg | 51.6 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 15.6 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 97 mg | 58.2 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 72 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 322 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.84 mg | 0.5 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 27.1 µg | 16.3 µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.1 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.48 mg | 0.29 mg | 21% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, pita, white, enriched
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat pita bread?
- The pocket makes portion-controlled, vegetable-heavy meals easy.
- Freezes and toasts straight from frozen.
How to include it
- Stuff with falafel, salad and yogurt sauce.
- Cut into wedges and bake as chips for hummus.
Things to consider
- Wholemeal pita has roughly double the fibre.
- Often salted.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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