How many carbs are in a Pita Bread?
A 1 medium (60g) serving of Pita Bread contains 33.4g of total carbs (31.2g net carbs), 1g sugar, 165 calories, 5.5g protein, 1.1g fat and 2.2g fiber.
- Calories
- 165 cal
- Carbohydrates
- 33.4 g
- of which Sugars
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
- Net carbs
- 31.2 g
- Protein
- 5.5 g
- Fat
- 1.1 g
Pita Bread nutrition at a glance
Per 1 medium (60g), Pita Bread delivers about 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 12% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 8% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 2% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 11% of the 50g protein reference.
- Calories
- 275
- Carbs
- 55.7 g
- Sugar
- 1.7 g
- Protein
- 9.2 g
- Fat
- 1.8 g
- Fiber
- 3.7 g
Blood-sugar impact of Pita Bread
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
With 33.4g total carbs and 2.2g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 1 medium (60g) serving works out to roughly 31.2g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.
Ways to eat Pita Bread
- Treat pita bread as your main carb source for the meal — skip additional bread, rice or pasta on the side.
- Split a full serving of pita bread into two smaller portions to keep post-meal glucose steadier.
- Pair pita bread with 20–30g of protein and some healthy fat to flatten the blood-sugar response.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pita Bread keto-friendly?
Not really. 31.2g net carbs per 1 medium (60g) exceeds a full-day keto allowance for most people. It's a much better fit for a low-carb (100–150g/day) or balanced plan.
How many carbs in Pita Bread per 100 grams?
About 55.7g of carbs, 1.7g sugar and 275 calories per 100g of Pita Bread.
How does Pita Bread affect blood sugar?
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
Is Pita Bread good for weight loss?
A serving delivers 165 calories with 5.5g protein and 2.2g fiber. Foods that are relatively high in protein and fiber per calorie tend to be more filling — with a 5% combined protein-plus-fiber-to-calorie ratio, Pita Bread is best paired with a lean protein or vegetables so the meal keeps you full for longer.
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Open scannerSources & how these numbers are calculated
Nutrition values are consensus averages compiled from the USDA FoodData Central database for a typical 1 medium (60g) serving of Pita Bread. Actual values vary with brand, variety, ripeness and preparation — always check the label on packaged products. Daily-value percentages reference the U.S. FDA 2,000-calorie adult reference (275g carbs, 50g added sugar, 50g protein, 78g fat, 28g fiber).
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