Pita Bread has a medium glycemic index of 68 (typical range 63 to 73). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 275 calories, 9.1 g protein, 55.7 g carbohydrate (2.2 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 1.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 34 mg |
Other breads with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| White Bread | 75 | 10 |
| Potato Bread | 72 | 9 |
| Raisin Bread | 60 | 9 |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 74 | 9 |
| Rye Bread | 58 | 8 |
Pita Bread has a glycemic index of 68, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 10, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of pita bread has a glycemic load of 10 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Pita Bread has 275 calories per 100 g, and about 77 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bread, pita, white, unenriched” (FDC 172816). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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