Flatbread: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of flatbread has 275 kcal. 1 large pita (60 g): 165 kcal.
Flatbread is in the family Grains, breads & pasta. Per 100 g it provides 9.1 g protein, 55.7 g carbohydrates (2.2 g fiber) and 1.2 g fat: about 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What flatbread provides most
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.6 mg per 100 g, 50 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 27.1 µg per 100 g, 49 % of the Daily Value.
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 165 µg per 100 g, 41 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 4.6 mg per 100 g, 29 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.33 mg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- High in carbohydrates: 55.7 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 536 mg.
Flatbread per serving
The serving is 1 large pita, 60 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 large pita |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.7 g | 33.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.78 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.72 g |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 322 mg |
Flatbread nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 275 kcal | — |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18 % |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 55.7 g | 20 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 8 % |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 50 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 25 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 4.6 mg | 29 % |
| B6 | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B9 · Folate | 165 µg | 41 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7 % |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15 % |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphorus | 97 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 23 % |
| Zinc | 0.84 mg | 8 % |
| Selenium | 27.1 µg | 49 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.02 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other grains, breads & pasta
Of 16 foods in this family on Micela, flatbread ranks 8th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 416 | 10 g |
| 2 | 🥐 Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g |
| 3 | 🥣 Oats | 389 | 16.9 g |
| 4 | 🍿 Popcorn | 387 | 12.9 g |
| 5 | 🥨 Pretzel | 384 | 10 g |
| 6 | 🌾 Wheat | 340 | 13.2 g |
| 7 | 🧇 Waffle | 291 | 7.9 g |
| 8 | 🫓 Flatbread | 275 | 9.1 g |
| 9 | 🥖 Baguette | 272 | 10.8 g |
| 10 | 🍞 Bread | 266 | 8.8 g |
| 11 | 🥯 Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g |
| 12 | 🥞 Pancakes | 227 | 6.4 g |
| 13 | 🍝 Pasta | 158 | 5.8 g |
| 14 | 🍚 Rice | 130 | 2.7 g |
| 15 | 🍺 Barley | 123 | 2.3 g |
| 16 | 🌱 Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, flatbread is in the top 10 for vitamin B1 (thiamin) (5th), folate (vitamin B9) (7th).
Where it comes from
The Levant and India: pita, naan and chapati.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does flatbread have?
100 g of flatbread has 275 kcal. 1 large pita (60 g) has 165 kcal.
How much protein does flatbread have?
9.1 g per 100 g; 5.5 g in 1 large pita.
How many carbs does flatbread have?
55.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is fiber and 1.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does flatbread have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B1 (thiamin), 50 %; selenium, 49 %; folate (vitamin B9), 41 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 29 %.
Where does flatbread come from?
The Levant and India: pita, naan and chapati. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 18041 · Bread, pita, white, enriched · Bread, pita, white, enriched
One serving (1 large pita) is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers