Naan — 1 large naan
Illustrative image (AI-generated)

Naan

नान · నాన్

Also called: nan, naan bread, butter naan

Refined flour leavened bread baked in tandoor. High GI due to maida (refined flour) and typically brushed with butter.

71
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
71
Glycemic Index
Measured
18
Glycemic Load
90g
Serving Size
260
Calories
Per serving: 1 large naan

Calories & Nutrition: Naan (1 large naan)

45g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
1.5g
Fiber
7g
Protein
5g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

Rotis & BreadsNorth IndianPunjabiTelanganavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Opt for whole wheat naan where available. Limit to one piece and pair with protein-rich curries to slow glucose absorption.

Naan and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 large naan).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Naan?

Naan has a glycemic index of 71, which is classified as High GI.

Does Naan increase blood sugar?

Naan has a high glycemic index (71) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.

Is Naan good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Naan has a high GI (71), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.

What is the glycemic load of Naan?

Naan has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (1 large naan).

Hindi mein

Naan ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Naan ka glycemic index (GI) 71 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 large naan) ka glycemic load (GL) 18 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 45g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya naan khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Naan ka GI 71 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez naan kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Naan ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah roti (GI 62) behtar vikalp hai.

Naan mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 large naan) naan mein lagbhag 260 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 45g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 1.5g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Wheat Chapati — 2 medium chapatisGI 62· Medium

Wheat Chapati

चपाती · చపాతి

Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.

North IndianPunjabiGujarati+2
GL 12170 kcal2 medium chapatis
Ragi Roti — 1 medium ragi rotiGI 50· Low

Ragi Roti

रागी रोटी · రాగి రొట్టె

Finger millet flatbread, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. High in calcium and iron, excellent for diabetics.

South IndianAndhraKarnataka
GL 10145 kcal1 medium ragi roti