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Food Guide

Pita Bread

Buying Tips

Buy pita in the bread, bakery, or refrigerated-foods section of most natural food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible.

Varieties

Pitas are available in whole-grain and white flour versions, and come in several sizes.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Stuff whole-grain pita with diced fresh vegetables, sprouts, and low-fat dressing; cut into wedges and use as dippers for baba ghanoush (eggplant spread) and hummus (garbanzo bean spread).

Storing

Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

Nutrition Highlights

Pita bread (white, enriched), 1 small pita (4 inches [10cm] diameter)

  • Calories: 77
  • Protein: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrate: 15g
  • Total Fat: 0.3g
  • Fiber: 0.6g

*Good Source of: Selenium (7.6mcg) and Thiamine (0.17mg)