Calories in Naan
Per 1 piece, 90 g
Naan has 262 calories per 1 piece, 90 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 8.7 g of protein, 45.0 g of carbohydrate, 5.1 g of fat and 2.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 291 calories and 9.7 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein. Usually made with oil or ghee, which is where the extra calories over pitta come from.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 piece, 90 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 291 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 9.7 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 50.0 g | 17% |
| Fat | 5.1 g | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Fibre | 2.0 g | 2.2 g | 7% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about naan
How many calories are in naan?
Naan has 262 calories per 1 piece, 90 g, which is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of naan?
100 g of naan contains 291 calories.
How much protein is in naan?
One serving of 1 piece, 90 g provides 8.7 g of protein — 9.7 g per 100 g, or 17% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in naan?
One serving of 1 piece, 90 g contains 45.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 2.0 g is fibre.
What is naan a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, naan qualifies as a source of protein. At least 12% of its calories come from protein.