Naan: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: naan.
48.2g net carbs per 100 g
3.2carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
71glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 48.2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Energy | 291 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 171845 “Bread, naan, plain, commercially prepared, refrigerated”. Net carbs = total carbs 50.4 g − fiber 2.2 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ piece45 g | 1 piece90 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 21.7 | 43.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.8 | 3.6 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Glycemic load | 15 | 31 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 71. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Naan bread (True Foods Pty Ltd, VIC, Australia), heated in microwave for 25 sec
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