Fried chicken vs naan: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: fried chicken scores 19/100 and naan 19/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Fried chicken
309 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces (leg and thigh): 250 g
Naan
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 naan: 95 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even309 vs 305 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFried chicken18 vs 8 g per 100 g
- More fiberNaan0.5 vs 2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFried chicken0.4 vs 3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFried chicken250 vs 122 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatNaan5.1 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fried chicken, 100 g | Naan, 100 g | Fried chicken, 250 g | Naan, 95 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 305 kcal | 773 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 8 g | 46 g | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 52 g | 19 g | 50 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 3 g | 1 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2 g | 1.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 6.7 g | 56 g | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 2.8 g | 13 g | 2.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.6 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg | 38 µg | 114 µg | 36 µg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 122 mg | 625 mg | 116 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 3.1 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 85 mg | 52 mg | 81 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 18 mg | 60 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 482 mg | 1259 mg | 458 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.