Food
Naan: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 naan serving of Naan has 152 kcal, 4.3g protein, 27.5g carbs and 2.7g fat — 2.8g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the breads group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Naan?
A 1 naan serving has 152 kcal, 4.3g protein, 27.5g carbohydrate, 2.7g fat and 1g fiber. Per 100 g it's 286.4 kcal, 8.1g protein, 51.8g carbs and 5g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Naan fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 2.8g of protein per 100 kcal, Naan is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.
How much Naan should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 naan (53 g), giving the 152 kcal and 4.3g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Naan?
- Chapati/Roti — vegetarian, 202 kcal per 100 g, 2.9g protein per 100 kcal
- Potato parantha/paratha — vegetarian, 205 kcal per 100 g, 1.8g protein per 100 kcal
- Plain parantha/paratha — vegetarian, 298 kcal per 100 g, 1.7g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 naan | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | 286.4 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 51.8 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 naan serving of Naan has 152 kcal and 4.3g protein.
- Naan carries 2.8g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
- It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the breads group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
Log Naan in your nutrition diary
Try IRONSLOG freeFrequently asked questions
How much protein is in Naan?
8.1g per 100 g, or 4.3g in a 1 naan serving — 2.8g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Naan vegetarian?
Yes — Naan is vegetarian.
Can I log Naan in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Naan is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.