How many calories in Arabic bread?
Last updated: · Prepared by: QuickCalo Team
Short answer
One piece of Arabic bread (about 60 g) has about 165 kcal and 5 g of protein; 100 g has about 275 kcal. What changes the calories most is the size and number of loaves. A USDA record for white pita bread was used.
Arabic bread, also called khubz or pita, is a round flatbread baked in a very hot oven so it puffs up and forms a pocket. It comes with almost every meal: for dipping hummus and ful, and for wrapping shawarma and falafel.
One loaf is not heavy on its own, but because it accompanies nearly every dish, the calories add up across a meal. Whole-wheat versions have more fibre and keep you full longer.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 60 | 165 | 5 | 33 | 1 |
| 100 g | 100 | 275 | 9.1 | 55.7 | 1.2 |
What changes the calories in Arabic bread (pita)?
- Size: large loaves weigh more.
- Number: easy to eat several with mezze.
- Type: thin saj bread is lighter per sheet.
How to enjoy Arabic bread (pita) a little lighter
- Choose whole-wheat bread.
- Use half a loaf with mezze and add more vegetables.
How were these values calculated?
Values come from the “Bread, pita, white, enriched” record (FDC ID 174915) in the SR Legacy dataset of USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100 g are as listed in the record; serving values are scaled by weight.
Serving weights:
- 1 piece: USDA portion weight (FDC 174915: “1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia)”)
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Arabic bread (pita) from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one piece of Arabic bread weigh?
On this page, one piece of Arabic bread is taken as about 60 g (USDA portion weight (FDC 174915: “1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia)”)). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in Arabic bread?
One piece of Arabic bread has about 5 g of protein; 100 g has 9.1 g.
Is whole-wheat pita lighter?
The calories are similar, but it has more fibre and is more filling.
Similar foods
- Manakish za’atar
- Samboosa
- Lahmacun
- Pide with minced meat (kiymali pide)
- Simit (Turkish sesame bread ring)
- Sigara boregi (cheese rolls)
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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