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Plain naan bread
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared, refrigerated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 291 kcal —
- Protein 9.6 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 48 g 18%
- Fat 5.7 g 7%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 3.6 g —
- Sodium 465 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.79 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.78 mg 65%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.51 mg 39%
- Niacin (B3) 5.8 mg 37%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.45 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 102 µg 26%
Minerals
- Calcium 84 mg 6%
- Iron 3.3 mg 18%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 100 mg 8%
- Potassium 125 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.81 mg 7%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 0.51 mg 22%
- Selenium 27.9 µg 51%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 291 | 9.6 g | 48 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 × piece | 90 g | 262 | 8.7 g | 43 g | 5.1 g |
| 2 × piece | 180 g | 524 | 17 g | 87 g | 10 g |
| ½ × piece | 45 g | 131 | 4.3 g | 22 g | 2.5 g |
| 3 × piece | 270 g | 786 | 26 g | 130 g | 15 g |
| 4 × piece | 360 g | 1048 | 35 g | 174 g | 20 g |
Similar foods
- Whole wheat naan breadcommercially prepared, refrigerated286 kcal / 100 g
- Naan breadretail285 kcal / 100 g
- Naan Indian bread289 kcal / 100 g
- Reduced sodium naan Indian breadmade with unenriched flour286 kcal / 100 g
- Garlic naan Indian breadincludes roasted onion288 kcal / 100 g
- Whole wheat naan Indian bread292 kcal / 100 g
- Plain chapati or roti breadcommercially prepared297 kcal / 100 g
- Reduced fat naan Indian breadwith whole grains, with added fibre271 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Plain naan bread
How do you warm naan so it stays soft?
Sprinkle it lightly with water, wrap it in foil and warm it in an oven at 180 °C for about 5 minutes. For a little char, heat it in a dry frying pan for about 30 seconds on each side instead.
Can you freeze naan bread?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed bag, with baking paper between pieces so they separate easily. Defrost at room temperature, then warm it briefly in a pan or oven.
How should you store naan bread?
Keep it in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature and eat it within a couple of days, before it dries out. Refrigeration can make it stale faster; freeze any you will not use soon.
What do you serve with plain naan?
Tear it into pieces to scoop up curries, dal or thick sauces, or serve it alongside kebabs and grilled vegetables. It also works as a quick wrap for spiced chickpeas or leftover roast vegetables.
How do you make naan at home?
Mix flour with yeast, warm water, yoghurt and a little oil, then knead and leave the dough to rise until doubled. Roll into ovals and cook in a very hot, lightly oiled frying pan for about 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and charred in spots.
Is wholemeal naan higher in fibre than plain naan?
Yes: wholemeal naan has 4.8 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 2.2 g in plain naan. It also has slightly more protein: 10.2 g against 9.6 g per 100 g.
Does naan contain dairy or gluten?
Naan is made with wheat flour, so it contains gluten; many recipes also use yoghurt or milk. If you need to avoid either ingredient, choose naan made without it rather than assuming plain naan is free of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171845 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
