Calories in
bread, pita, whole-wheat
262 kcal per 100 g Bread, pita, whole-wheat contains 262 calories per 100 grams, or about 168 calories per pita, large (6-1/2" dia). Per 100 g it provides 9.8 g protein, 55.9 g carbohydrate and 1.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 80% carbohydrate, 14% protein, 6% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia) | 64.0 g | 168 | 6.3 g | 35.8 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 pita, small (4" dia) | 28.0 g | 73 | 2.7 g | 15.6 g | 0.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per pita, large (6-1/2" dia)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per pita, large (6-1/2" dia) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 262 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Fibre | 6.1 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 421.0 mg | 269.4 mg |
| Potassium | 170.0 mg | 108.8 mg |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 30.6 g | 19.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174916). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How bread, pita, whole-wheat compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, bread, pita, whole-wheat ranks 99 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 22% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one pita, large (6-1/2" dia) (168 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 34 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in bread, pita, whole-wheat?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat contains 262 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 168 calories per pita, large (6-1/2" dia). It also provides 9.8 g of protein, 55.9 g of carbohydrate and 1.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of bread, pita, whole-wheat?
By calories, bread, pita, whole-wheat is roughly 80% carbohydrate, 14% protein and 6% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a pita, large (6-1/2" dia)?
About 34 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the bread, pita, whole-wheat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Bread, pita, whole-wheat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.