Naan Calories & Nutrition

Naan has 258 calories per 1 naan (286 kcal per 100 g)

North Indian
258 kcal

Naan Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Naan broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 naan standard 90 g 258 kcal 7.2 g 46.6 g 4.5 g
100 g 100 g 286 kcal 8 g 51.8 g 5 g
2 naans 180 g 516 kcal 14.4 g 93.2 g 9 g
3 naans 270 g 773 kcal 21.6 g 139.8 g 13.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Naan (per 1 naan)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 258 kcal 286 kcal 13%
Protein 7.2 g 8 g 14%
Carbohydrates 46.6 g 51.8 g 16%
Fat 4.5 g 5 g 7%
Fiber 1.7 g 1.9 g 7%
Sugar 5 g 5.6 g 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 7.2 g · 11%
Carbs 46.6 g · 73%
Fat 4.5 g · 16%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 258 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 55 min
Cycling 37 min
Running 28 min
Yoga 74 min

Is Naan good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Naan carries roughly 286 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Naan good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Naan provides about 8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Frequently asked questions about Naan

1 naan (90 g) contains approximately 258 calories, along with 7.2 g protein, 46.6 g carbohydrates and 4.5 g fat.

100 g of Naan contains about 286 calories, 8 g protein, 51.8 g carbs and 5 g fat.

2 naans works out to roughly 516 calories and 14.4 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Naan carries roughly 286 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Naan contains about 8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Naan provides roughly 51.8 g of carbohydrates and 5.6 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 258 calories in 1 naan takes brisk walking for about 55 minutes, or cycling for about 37 minutes, or running for about 28 minutes, or yoga for about 74 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 28 August 2026

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