Pita Bread (White)
A lower glycemic index than white bread, but one pita packs the carbohydrate of roughly two slices, so the glycemic load lands in a similar place.
FatTonic Facts
Pita Bread (White) · per serving 1 pita (60g)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 18 | −39.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 6 | +4.2 |
| Glycemic index | 57 | |
| Carbs (g) | 33 | |
| Fat (g) | 1 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 174915 (Bread, pita, white, enriched), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 60 g): carbs 55.7, sugar 1.3, fiber 2.2, protein 9.1, fat 1.2 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 18 set it, −39.6 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174915.
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Pita Bread (White) scores 41, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 19% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does pita bread (white) spike insulin?
Glycemic load 18 for 1 pita (60g); FatTonic Score 41/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is pita bread (white) good for fat loss?
Moderate (41/100): pita bread (white) is neutral for fat-burning.