Grain

How much fiber is in naan?

Naan has 2 g of fiber per 1 piece (90 g). That is 7% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a grain.

per 1 piece

2.2g

per 100 g

daily value

#26of 41

grains

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.7g 35% Insoluble 1.3g 65%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About naan and fiber

A piece of naan provides 2 grams of fiber, but a restaurant piece is often much larger than the 90 gram reference. It is made from refined flour.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How naan compares to other grains

Per typical serving. The highest grain in the database is whole wheat pasta at 6.3 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Couscous	1 cup cooked	2.2 g	1.4 g	8%
Pasta	1 cup cooked	2.2 g	1.8 g	8%
Polenta	1 cup cooked	2.2 g	0.9 g	8%
Naan	1 piece	2 g	2.2 g	7%
Multigrain Bread	1 slice	1.9 g	7.3 g	7%
Rye Bread	1 slice	1.9 g	5.9 g	7%
Whole Wheat Bread	1 slice	1.9 g	6.8 g	7%

All 41 grains ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

13×

servings of naan to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

19×

servings of naan to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for naan

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Bread, naan, plain, commercially prepared, refrigerated	2.2 g	–	–
Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated	4.8 g	–	–
Bread, naan	5.2 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in naan?

1 piece of naan, about 90 grams, contains 2 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.2 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 7% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is naan high in fiber?

Not especially. Naan has 2 g per serving, which ranks 26 of 41 grains in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in naan soluble or insoluble?

About 35% of the fiber in naan is soluble (0.7 g) and 65% is insoluble (1.3 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of naan would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 13 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 19 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.