Is butter naan good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 naan) has 287 kcal and 7 g protein.
287kcal
7 gprotein
52 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 287 kcal a serving is 16% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (52 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 naan keeps it to 287 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 naan | 287 | 7 g |
| 2 naan | 574 | 15 g |
| 3 naan | 861 | 22 g |
| 4 naan | 1147 | 29 g |
More protein per calorie in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
- Roti99 kcal · 3 g protein · 1 medium
- Tandoori roti149 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 roti
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g