Naan Pizza
Naan Pizza is a fusion dish that uses soft, leavened Indian flatbread as a pizza base, typically topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various vegetables or meats. It's a popular quick meal or appetizer, often found in Indian restaurants and home kitchens worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the naan and fat from the cheese, providing a good source of protein if topped with meat or paneer. A single serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the toppings and size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
Per 1 naan pizza (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a creative blend of Italian and Indian cuisines, showcasing how food traditions can merge. Nutritionally, using naan as a base can offer a softer, more pillowy texture compared to traditional pizza crust, and it's a great way to repurpose leftover naan.
