Pita bread calories come to 165 for one large 60 g pita and 275 per 100 g. Nearly all of that energy is carbohydrate: carbs supply 83% of the calories and fat only 4%. The number that climbs fastest is sodium, at 322 mg in a single large pita.
165kcal
1 large pita · 60 g, white, enriched
13%protein
5.5 gProtein
33 gCarbs
0.7 gFat
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Nutrition facts
White, enriched · per 60 g
Calories
165 kcal
Protein
5.5 g
Carbohydrate
33 g
Fat
0.7 g
Saturated fat
0.1 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
322 mg
Potassium
72 mg
Iron
1.6 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Pita bread: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 large (60 g)
165
5.5 g
33.4 g
0.7 g
322 mg
8%
1 small (28 g)
77
2.5 g
15.6 g
0.3 g
150 mg
4%
Whole wheat, large (64 g)
168
6.3 g
35.8 g
1.1 g
269 mg
8%
100 g
275
9.1 g
55.7 g
1.2 g
536 mg
14%
3 × 1 large (60 g)
495
16.4 g
965 mg
5 × 1 large (60 g)
825
27.3 g
1,608 mg
One large pita is a 165-calorie base
A large white pita weighs 60 g and carries 165 calories, about 8% of the daily value for calories. A small 28 g pita has 77 calories, less than half as much, which makes it the easier pick next to soup or as a snack with dip. Same bread, same recipe. The weight is the whole story.
The total climbs quickly once pitas stack up. Two large pitas come to 330 calories, three reach 495, and five add up to 825. That last pile is 300 g of bread, which is a platter for the table rather than one plate. At a mezze spread it is easy to get there without noticing.
Store pitas vary in size, so check the weight on the bag. If yours runs heavier than 60 g, scale up from 275 calories per 100 g rather than assuming every round is the same. Pocket pitas sliced in half count the same way: two halves are still one pita.
Carbs supply 83% of the calories
Per 100 g, white pita has 55.7 g of carbohydrate, 9.1 g of protein and only 1.2 g of fat, with 0.2 g of that saturated. In calorie terms the split is 83% carbs, 13% protein and 4% fat. This is a lean bread. What you put inside it decides how much fat the meal ends up with.
Protein is modest but real. One large pita gives 5.5 g, which is 11% of the daily value, and two large pitas push it to 10.9 g. Sugar barely registers at 0.8 g per large round, so pita is a plain starch rather than a sweet bread.
Fiber is the weak spot of the white version, at 1.3 g per large pita. Whole wheat is the clearer upgrade: a large 64 g whole wheat pita lists 3.9 g of fiber and 6.3 g of protein for 168 calories, almost the same energy with three times the fiber.
Sodium is the row to watch
White pita has 536 mg of sodium per 100 g, which is 23% of the daily value. One large pita brings 322 mg, or 14%, before any hummus, feta, olives or deli meat goes inside. Those fillings are often salty too, so the bread is only the starting point.
Stack the pitas and the number gets serious. Two large pitas carry 643 mg, three carry 965 mg, and five reach 1,608 mg. If you watch sodium, the bread alone can take a big share of the day, and a second pita doubles it without adding much else.
The whole wheat version runs a little lower, at 269 mg for a large 64 g pita, or 12% of the daily value. The rest of the label is quiet: potassium sits at 120 mg per 100 g and cholesterol is 0.
Pita works best as a carrier for protein
Because pita is mostly carbohydrate with little fat, it pairs naturally with fillings that bring protein and fiber: grilled chicken, eggs, beans, lentils, or a yogurt and cucumber sauce. The bread sets a base of 165 calories for a large round, and the filling decides whether the meal stays light or turns heavy.
A small pita at 77 calories is enough for many snacks. Tearing pita into wedges for dip is where portions drift, since nobody counts the pieces. Weigh the bread once and you will know what a normal handful looks like.
If you track meals, BodyPal can log pita from a photo, and you can adjust the size to small, large or whole wheat so the total matches what you actually ate.
How does pita bread compare?
Here is pita bread next to Syrian bread, lavash and gyro bread, compared per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: Per 100 g these flatbreads are nearly identical, from 271 to 275 calories, so portion size is the real difference: a 28 g piece of lavash is 76 calories, while a large 85 g gyro bread is 234. For fewer calories and more protein pick lavash, with 17.6 g protein and 370 mg sodium per 100 g; for a filling sandwich, a large pita at 165 calories is the sensible middle ground.
Most popular pita bread brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Joseph's Pita Bread1/2 pita · 39 g231 kcal
2Joseph's Traditional White Pita Bread1 pita · 64 g234 kcal
Store-bought pitas differ in size and recipe, so label values range from 179 to 275 calories per 100 g. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Pita bread FAQs
How many calories are in one pita bread?
A large white pita (60 g) has 165 calories and a small one (28 g) has 77.
Is pita bread good for weight loss?
A large white pita has 165 calories and 1.3 g fiber. A large whole wheat pita (64 g) has 168 calories and 3.9 g fiber.
Pita bread vs lavash: which has fewer calories?
Per 100 g, white pita has 275 calories and lavash 271, so they are almost the same by weight.
How many carbs are in pita bread?
A large white pita has 33.4 g carbs and 5.5 g protein. Per 100 g it has 55.7 g carbs.
How many calories are in gyro pita bread?
A large 85 g gyro bread has 234 calories. Per 100 g it matches white pita at 275 calories, with 9.1 g protein, 55.7 g carbs and 536 mg sodium. The heavier round is why it costs more than a regular pita.
What does USDA FoodData Central list for pita bread per 100 g?
USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174915, Bread, pita, white, enriched) lists 275 calories per 100 g. The same 100 g holds 9.1 g protein, 55.7 g carbohydrate, 1.2 g fat and 536 mg sodium.
How many kcal are in a small pita?
A small 28 g pita has 77 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 15.6 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. That is 4% of the daily value for calories and less than half of a large 60 g pita at 165 kcal.
Does whole wheat pita have more calories than white pita?
Barely. A large 64 g whole wheat pita has 168 calories, against 165 for a 60 g white pita. The whole wheat round adds fiber, 3.9 g versus 1.3 g, and carries less sodium, 269 mg versus 322 mg.
