Naan Bread
Avoid — Naan Bread strongly works against fat-burning.
A soft, refined-flour flatbread that digests quickly and drives a high glucose load.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 piece (90g)
Glycemic index 71 · Carbs 45g · Fat 5g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 14 places naan bread in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 31 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Its protein content supports satiety and helps preserve muscle while you lose fat. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Frequently asked questions
Does naan bread spike insulin?
Naan Bread has a glycemic load of 31 and a FatTonic Score of 14 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. A soft, refined-flour flatbread that digests quickly and drives a high glucose load.
Is naan bread good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 14/100 (Avoid), naan bread strongly works against fat-burning. A soft, refined-flour flatbread that digests quickly and drives a high glucose load.
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