Pitas
Toufayan Pita Classic White
6 Loaves
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 55
Toufayan Pita Classic White scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pita, naan and flatbreads
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White Mediterranean Flat Bread Middle East Bakery · 80 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 87 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Whole wheat pita bread Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9, Whole Grain Pocket Bread Food For Life · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Pita Bread Whole Wheat Pockets Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 94 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pita Classic White
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Calcium propionate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 268 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 45 = 55
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 268 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (56 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- WATER
- YEAST
- SUGAR (high concern)
- VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN
- SALT
- CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE)
- DOUGH IMPROVER (INACTIVE DRY YEAST, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR)
- ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT)
- SESAME SEEDS
Label text, as published
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, SUGAR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DOUGH IMPROVER (INACTIVE DRY YEAST, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID] ENZYMES), ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT), SESAME SEEDS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More pitas on GoodSwap
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Pita Bread Joseph's · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Original Pita Bread Joseph's · 11 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Pita Whole Wheat Toufayan · 340 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 62 out of 100 Good -
Greek Style Pita Papa Pita · 12 pita, 80 g/pita, 953 g total Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 41 out of 100 Okay -
Pita Multi Grain Toufayan Bakeries · 12 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 55 out of 100 Okay -
Greek Style Pita White Papa Pita · 16.8 oz/480 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 49 out of 100 Okay
More from Toufayan
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org