Calories in Naan

Naan has about 279 calories per 1 naan (90 g), with 8.1 g protein, 45 g carbs and 7.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 310 kcal.

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279kcal
Calories · 1 naan (90 g)
8.1g
Protein · 1 naan (90 g)
45g
Carbs · 1 naan (90 g)
7.2g
Fat · 1 naan (90 g)
Carbs 65%Protein 12%Fat 23%share of calories

Naan calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 naan (90 g)279 kcal8.1 g45 g7.2 g
100 g310 kcal9 g50 g8 g

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Naan nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 naan (90 g)
Calories310 kcal279 kcal
Protein9 g8.1 g
Carbohydrates50 g45 g
Fat8 g7.2 g
Fibre2.2 g2 g
Sugar3.9 g3.5 g
Sodium450 mg405 mg
Calcium80 mg72 mg
Iron2.7 mg2.4 mg
Potassium115 mg104 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Naan healthy?

  • ●Naan is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 310 kcal per 100 g. About 65% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 23% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 naan (90 g) already adds 279 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.

To burn it off: 1 naan (90 g) (279 kcal) takes about 56 min of brisk walking or 25 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Naan: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Naan?

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One serving of Naan, 1 naan (90 g), has roughly 279 calories, with 8.1 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 7.2 g fat and 2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Naan?

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100 g of Naan has 310 kcal, with 9 g protein, 50 g carbs, 8 g fat, 2.2 g fibre and 3.9 g sugar.

How much protein is in Naan?

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Naan has 9 g protein per 100 g (8.1 g in 1 naan (90 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Naan good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 310 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 naan (90 g) adds 279 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Naan?

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Burning roughly 279 kcal takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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