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Calories in pita bread

A typical serving of pita bread (1 large pita, 60 g) has about 165 calories. Per 100 g: 275 kcal, 9.1 g protein, 55.7 g carbs, 1.2 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.2 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 large pita60 g165 kcal
1 small pita28 g77 kcal
100 g100 g275 kcal

Macros per 100 g

9.1 g
Protein
55.7 g
Carbs
1.2 g
Fat
2.2 g
Fiber
1.3 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

One large pita is about 165 calories and stretches further than two slices of bread. On the energy-density scale, 275 kcal per 100 g puts pita bread at the high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pita bread?

A typical serving (1 large pita, 60 g) has about 165 calories, and 100 g has 275 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in pita bread?

There are 9.1 g of protein in 100 g of pita bread, which works out to about 5.5 g per serving (1 large pita). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How many carbs are in pita bread?

There are 55.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of pita bread, or about 33 g in 1 large pita (60 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 174915 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 174915 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.