Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 naan (53 g) | 152 kcal | 4.3 g | 27.6 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| 2 naans (106 g) | 304 kcal | 8.6 g | 55.2 g | 5.4 g | 2 g |
| 3 naans (160 g) | 456 kcal | 12.9 g | 82.8 g | 8.1 g | 3 g |
| 4 naans (213 g) | 608 kcal | 17.2 g | 110.4 g | 10.8 g | 4 g |
| 5 naans (266 g) | 760 kcal | 21.5 g | 138 g | 13.5 g | 5 g |
| 100 g | 286 kcal | 8.1 g | 51.8 g | 5 g | 1.9 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Naan
One serving of naan (1 naan, about 53 g) has about 4.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 8.1 g.
- Carbs 73%
- Fat 16%
- Protein 11%
About 73% of the calories in naan come from carbohydrate, 16% from fat and 11% from protein. One serving is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.
How Naan Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naan | 152 kcal per 1 naan | 286 kcal | 8.1 g |
| Paushtik roti | 64 kcal per 1 roti | 149 kcal | 7.2 g |
| Roti | 73 kcal per 1 chapati | 202 kcal | 5.9 g |
| Soya roti | 143 kcal per 1 roti | 284 kcal | 9.2 g |
| Besan aur palak ka paratha | 178 kcal per 1 parantha | 217 kcal | 5.5 g |
| Plain paratha | 166 kcal per 1 parantha | 298 kcal | 5.1 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in naan?
One serving of naan (1 naan, about 53 g) has about 152 calories and 4.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 286 calories and 8.1 g of protein.
How much protein is in naan?
One serving of naan (1 naan, about 53 g) has about 4.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 8.1 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in naan?
One serving of naan (1 naan, about 53 g) has about 27.6 g of carbohydrate, 2.7 g of fat and 1 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 naans of naan?
Two servings of naan (2 naans, about 106 g) have about 304 calories and 8.6 g of protein.
Where do the calories in naan come from?
About 73% of the calories in naan come from carbohydrate, 16% from fat and 11% from protein. One serving is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, naan or paushtik roti?
Per 100 g, naan has about 286 calories and paushtik roti has about 149, so naan has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Naan” (ASC142), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
