Which is healthier, Pasta or Pita Bread?

Pita Bread wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein per 100g, while Pita Bread has 275 calories and 9.1g protein.

How many calories are in Pasta vs Pita Bread?

Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g, while Pita Bread contains 275 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Pasta or Pita Bread?

Pita Bread has more protein with 9.1g per 100g compared to 5g.

Pasta vs Pita Bread

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Pasta 3

6 Pita Bread

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Pasta	Pita Bread	Better
Calories	131kcal	275kcal	Pasta
Protein	5g	9.1g	Pita Bread
Total Fat	1.1g	1.2g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	25g	55.7g	Pita Bread
Fiber	1.8g	2.2g	Pita Bread
Sugar	0.6g	1.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	7mg	86mg	Pita Bread
Iron	0.5mg	2.6mg	Pita Bread
Potassium	24mg	120mg	Pita Bread

Macronutrient Breakdown

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

Pita Bread

Protein: 9.1g Fat: 1.2g Carbs: 55.7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.