Also indexed as: Pocket Bread
Preparation, uses and 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).
Buying and storing 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. Store in a plastic bag at
room temperature, and use within a week.
Varieties
Pitas are available in whole-grain and
white flour versions, and come in several
sizes.
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)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.