Calorie comparison
Couscous vs Naan
Per 100 grams, couscous is the lighter choice by 198 calories, while naan delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Couscous | Naan |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 310 |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 8 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌾 Couscous
1 cup cooked (157 g)
176 cal
6 g protein · 36.1 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🫓 Naan
1 naan (90 g)
279 cal
8.1 g protein · 45 g carbs · 7.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, couscous or naan?
Per 100 g, couscous has 112 calories and naan has 310. Couscous is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, couscous or naan?
Couscous has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g; naan has 9 g. Naan wins on protein.
Is couscous or naan better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward couscous — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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