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White enriched pita bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 275 kcal —
- Protein 9.1 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 54 g 19%
- Fat 1.2 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 536 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.6 mg 50%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.33 mg 25%
- Niacin (B3) 4.6 mg 29%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 107 µg 27%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 14.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 86 mg 7%
- Iron 2.6 mg 15%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 97 mg 8%
- Potassium 120 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.84 mg 8%
- Copper 0.17 mg 19%
- Manganese 0.48 mg 21%
- Selenium 27.1 µg 49%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 275 | 9.1 g | 54 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 60 g | 165 | 5.5 g | 32 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × pita, small (4" dia) | 28 g | 77 | 2.5 g | 15 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 × pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 120 g | 330 | 11 g | 64 g | 1.4 g |
| ½ × pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 30 g | 83 | 2.7 g | 16 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 180 g | 495 | 16 g | 96 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 240 g | 660 | 22 g | 128 g | 2.9 g |
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Questions about White enriched pita bread
How do you warm pita bread without drying it out?
Sprinkle the outside lightly with water, then heat it in a dry frying pan for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap it in foil and warm it in a 180°C oven for 5–8 minutes. Keep it covered until serving so it stays soft.
Why does pita bread puff up when it bakes?
The dough’s moisture turns to steam in the hot oven, separating its layers and forming a pocket. For a pocket, bake on a preheated tray at about 250°C until it balloons, usually 2–4 minutes.
How do you make pita bread into crisps?
Cut it into triangles, brush or toss them with a little oil, and bake at 180°C for 8–12 minutes, turning once, until crisp. They continue to firm up as they cool.
Can you freeze pita bread?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed bag, with baking paper between breads if you want to take out just one. Thaw at room temperature or warm it straight from frozen in a covered pan or foil.
What can you put in pita bread?
Its pocket is handy for falafel, hummus and salad, or grilled chicken with chopped tomato and cucumber. If the bread is too thin to split, warm it first and open the edge gently to avoid tearing.
How is enriched pita bread different from unenriched pita bread?
Enriched pita has selected nutrients added during flour processing; the dough and cooking method are otherwise much the same. In this food, a large pita of 60 g provides 0.36 mg of thiamin.
How much energy is in a pita bread?
A small pita of about 28 g provides 77 kcal; a large one of about 60 g provides 165 kcal. The pocket makes it easy to add fillings, so the total for a meal depends greatly on what you put inside.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174915 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
