Pita bread: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: pita bread.
53.5g net carbs per 100 g
3.6carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
72glycemic index
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 53.5 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Energy | 275 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174915 “Bread, pita, white, enriched”. Net carbs = total carbs 55.7 g − fiber 2.2 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small28 g | 1 large60 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 15.0 | 32.1 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Glycemic load | 11 | 23 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 72. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 68 to 75.
Foods in the tables:
- Lebanese bread, white (Seda Bakery, Sydney, Australia)
- Pita bread, white, mini
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