Naan vs white bread: which is healthier?
White bread is more nutrient-dense, scoring 24/100 against 19/100 for naan. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Naan
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 naan: 95 g
White bread
266 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 25 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesWhite bread305 vs 266 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even8 vs 8.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberWhite bread2 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarNaan3 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even122 vs 126 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatWhite bread2.8 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Naan, 100 g | White bread, 100 g | Naan, 95 g | White bread, 25 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 266 kcal | 290 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 8.8 g | 7.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 49 g | 50 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 5.7 g | 2.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2.7 g | 1.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 3.3 g | 6.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0.7 g | 2.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | <0.1 mg | 0 mg | <0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 0 µg | 36 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 126 mg | 116 mg | 32 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 3.6 mg | 2.9 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 144 mg | 81 mg | 36 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 23 mg | 17 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 490 mg | 458 mg | 123 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.