Pita bread vs white bread: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: pita bread scores 23/100 and white bread 24/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Pita bread
275 kcal per 100 g. 1 large pita: 60 g
White bread
266 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 25 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even275 vs 266 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even9.1 vs 8.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberWhite bread2.2 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPita bread1.3 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even120 vs 126 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPita bread0.2 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pita bread, 100 g | White bread, 100 g | Pita bread, 60 g | White bread, 25 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | 266 kcal | 165 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 8.8 g | 5.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g | 49 g | 33 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 5.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | <0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 126 mg | 72 mg | 32 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 3.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 144 mg | 52 mg | 36 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 23 mg | 16 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 490 mg | 322 mg | 123 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.