How Many Calories for Naan Bread?
A standard Tesco naan bread has around 265-340 calories depending on the variety. Plain is lowest (~265 kcal), peshwari (with coconut and sugar) highest (~340 kcal). Most shop-bought naan is NOVA 3-4.
Calories by preparation
| Method | Calories | NOVA |
|---|---|---|
| Plain naan (1 bread, ~130g)A single naan has as many carbs as 2 slices of bread | 340 | 3 |
| Garlic & coriander naan (1 bread)Garlic butter adds ~20 kcal over plain | 360 | 3 |
| Peshwari naan (1 bread)Sweetest variety — watch the sugar contentPeshwari filling typically contains sugar, desiccated coconut, flavouring — NOVA 4 | 380 | 4 |
| Mini naan (1 piece, ~47g)Portion control — one mini naan is a third of the calories | 125 | 3 |
Nutrition per 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 281.7 kcal / 1179 kJ | 281.7 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8g | 7.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.3g | 44.3g |
| of which sugars | 5.2g | — |
| Fat | 7.2g | 7.2g |
| of which saturated | 1.1g | — |
| Fibre | 4.9g | — |
| Salt | 1.9g | — |
Serving size: 1 plain naan (~160g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
Glucose impact
High
Glucose risk
Naan is refined white flour with a high GI (~70). A single naan delivers 55-60g of carbohydrate — equivalent to eating 4 slices of white bread. Expect a significant blood sugar spike.
Processing level
Most shop-bought naan is NOVA 3 — flour, yoghurt, oil, yeast, salt. Peshwari and keema variants often cross into NOVA 4 with added sugar, flavourings, and coconut powder.
Naan Bread at Tesco
Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.
What to watch for when shopping
All shop-bought naan bread is at least NOVA 3 due to added oils, sugar, and emulsifiers. A single plain naan (160g) has 400+ kcal. Peshwari (with coconut and sugar) adds another 60-80 kcal. Garlic naan has similar calories to plain but more fat from garlic butter. For the lowest calorie option, choose plain mini naan or make chapati at home (NOVA 1).
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