Calories in Pitta bread
Per 1 large, 60 g
Pitta bread has 165 calories per 1 large, 60 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 5.5 g of protein, 33.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 275 calories and 9.2 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein and low in fat. Wholemeal pitta roughly triples the fibre for the same calories.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 large, 60 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 275 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 9.2 g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 55.0 g | 13% |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.2 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1.3 g | 2.2 g | 4% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about a pitta bread
How many calories are in a pitta bread?
Pitta bread has 165 calories per 1 large, 60 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of pitta bread?
100 g of pitta bread contains 275 calories.
How much protein is in a pitta bread?
One serving of 1 large, 60 g provides 5.5 g of protein — 9.2 g per 100 g, or 11% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in a pitta bread?
One serving of 1 large, 60 g contains 33.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 1.3 g is fibre.
What is a pitta bread a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, pitta bread qualifies as a source of protein and low in fat. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g.