Pita bread is a kind of flat bread that is round in shape and is mostly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is used for making pita sandwiches as well as an accompaniment to gravies. The unique thing about it is the pocket that is produced in the center of the bread during baking. This pocket is then used for stuffing various fillings and condiments. Pita bread is generally made from flour that has been leavened, although it is also made with different grains as well as whole wheat. This bread is baked in special ovens at a very high temperature. Due to the extremely high temperature, the dough expands rapidly, creating an internal pocket. After cooling, the bread flattens out but the internal air pocket remains. Since it is made from both, white flour as well as whole wheat, the nutrition is different. The addition of different grains in the bread also changes its nutritional value. Pita Bread - Nutrition Facts One large pita bread made with white flour contains about 165 calories. It is low in both saturated fat and trans saturated fat. It has 33 grams of carbohydrates and 9 grams of protein. It is also rich in thiamin and selenium, which is required for the healthy functioning of the body. It contains only 1 gram of fat, and so is ideal for people who are looking to cut back on fat consumption in their diet. It also has about 1 gram of dietary fiber, which contributes to about 5 percent of the daily recommended intake. Pita bread has 322 grams of sodium per serving, and as such, it is a little high on sodium. It is quite rich in minerals like niacin, copper, calcium, riboflavin, folate, and iron. For those people who are following a low carbohydrate diet, consumption of pita bread is not recommended due to its high carbohydrate content. As mentioned earlier, pita bread can be made with whole wheat too, and this variant is much more nutritious than the regular type. Whole wheat pita bread contains about 35.2 grams of carbohydrates, 6.3 grams protein, 1.7 grams fat, and 340 grams of sodium. It scores over regular pita in the field of dietary fiber, as it contains around 4.7 grams of dietary fiber. This is much higher than 1 gram of dietary fiber that is available in regular pita bread. It is low in both sugar and saturated food, and has zero cholesterol. Whole wheat pita bread is also high in manganese and selenium, that is required for the normal and healthy functioning of the body. Addition of other grains improves the nutritional value of pita bread, although its calories will slightly increase. Many bakeries make pita bread, and one of the most popular is the Toufayan bakery. One regular sized pita bread from Tofayan bakery contains 150 calories, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 6 gram proteins, and 0.5 gram fats. Multi-grain pita bread contains 173 calories, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 8 gram protein, 4 grams dietary fiber, and 1 gram fat. A half size serving of Weight Watchers pita bread contains 90 calories, with 16 gram carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, and 1 gram fat. The best way to enjoy pita bread is by filling it with slices of fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onions, and topped with creamy hummus. Avoid filling it with too much of mayonnaise, creamy salad dressing, and red meat.