Indian food calories

How many calories are in a naan?

1 whole naan (10 in / 25 cm) has about 550 kcal, with 19.6 g of protein, 88.9 g of carbs and 12.9 g of fat, according to USDA FoodData Central. Here's how that changes with size and with the way it's cooked.

Calories in naan by size

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 quarter of a 10 in naan44 g137 kcal4.9 g22.1 g3.2 g
1 whole naan (10 in / 25 cm)177 g550 kcal19.6 g88.9 g12.9 g
100 g100 g311 kcal11.1 g50.2 g7.3 g

* Calculated from USDA's per-100 g values. Other weights are USDA's own portion sizes.

What's in USDA's naan

USDA's value is based on a commercially made, refrigerated whole-wheat naan.

Per 100 g it also has 5.2 g of fiber.

What changes the number at home

  • Restaurant naan is usually made with refined flour (maida) and is often bigger and thicker than a supermarket one.
  • Butter naan and garlic naan are brushed with butter or ghee after cooking. Each teaspoon adds about 41 kcal.
  • Stuffed naans, like keema or cheese naan, carry the filling on top of the bread.

How NutriPixel logs naan

Photograph your plate and NutriPixel counts each naan separately, half pieces included, with calories, protein, carbs and fat for each. Change the count or the size before you log it, or skip the photo and type it, like 2 naans.

See how NutriPixel handles a whole plate on the Indian food calorie counter page, or browse calories in other Indian foods.

Sources

Values from USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021–2023, published October 2024), which is in the public domain. Weights marked * are calculated by NutriPixel from USDA's per-100 g values; the rest are USDA's own portion weights. Numbers are rounded.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: “Bread, naan” (FDC ID 2707613)
  2. USDA ARS: Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)

Questions

How many calories are in 1 whole naan (10 in / 25 cm)?

About 550 kcal, with 19.6 g protein, 88.9 g carbs and 12.9 g fat, based on USDA FoodData Central's "Bread, naan".

How many calories are in 100 g of naan?

About 311 kcal per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Why is my naan different from this number?

USDA's value comes from one standard recipe. Your recipe, the oil or ghee used and the size of your serving change it. Each teaspoon of ghee adds about 41 kcal.

Can NutriPixel count naan from a photo?

Yes. Photograph your plate and NutriPixel lists each food with its calories and macros, which you can adjust before logging. The free plan includes 3 AI photo scans a day, and typed entries are unlimited.

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