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Pita (wheat flour)

Pita (wheat flour)

Carb Check

Carbs
49g
Carbs
Fiber
3.2g
Fiber
Net Carbs
45.8g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
24.5g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
75
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
18.4
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Pita (wheat flour)
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Pita (wheat flour)

  • Nutrient
    g
  • Water
    36.0g
  • Fiber
    3.2g
  • Carbs
    49.0g
  • Fat
    1.0g
  • Protein
    8.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Not present
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Not present
FODMAP
Moderate
Oxalate
Low
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Low

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Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

Pita made with wheat flour is a popular flatbread in many cuisines. It offers moderate levels of phosphorus but is quite high in sodium, which may not be ideal for low-carb diets focused on reducing processed ingredients.

  • Sodium content is high (72% of RDA).
  • Contains moderate levels of phosphorus.
  • Low in zinc and iron.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)
0.09 mg
Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)
0.02 mg
Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)
0 μg

Mineral Check

Sodium
1370 mg
Calcium
60 mg
Iron
0.7 mg
Potassium
130 mg
Magnesium
25 mg
Phosphorus
90 mg
Zinc
0.7 mg

Allergen Check

Fructose
Not present
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
High
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

Is Pita (wheat flour) keto?

Pita bread made from wheat flour is generally not considered keto-friendly due to its high carbohydrate content, contributing 49g per serving. This is significantly higher than the carb limits recommended for ketogenic diets.

Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Pita (wheat flour)

Pita made with wheat flour has a high glycemic index of 75, indicating it can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. Its glycemic load is 18.4, supporting the fact that it may impact blood sugar significantly.