Here you’ll find 16 Breakfast Foods that start with N, organized from “Naan” to “Nuts”. They include breads, nuts, fruit, and regional specialties commonly used for quick breakfasts, meal planning, and snack ideas.

Breakfast Foods that start with N are common morning options beginning with the letter N, like breads, fruits, and grains. Naan, a South Asian flatbread once baked in clay ovens, is a notable example served at breakfast in many regions.

Below you’ll find the table with Item, Main ingredients, Calories, and Source.

Item: Shows the food name and common variants, so you can quickly find the exact breakfast item you recognize.

Main ingredients: Lists the core components used in the dish so you can spot allergens and plan shopping or substitutions.

Calories: Gives an estimate per typical serving so you can compare energy content for meal planning and portion control.

Source: Notes where the calorie or ingredient information comes from, helping you check accuracy or find detailed labels.

Breakfast Foods that start with N

ItemMain ingredientsTypical serving sizeCalories (kcal per typical serving)
Naanflour, water, yogurt, yeast, salt1 piece (60 g)260 kcal (USDA)
Nasi lemakcoconut rice, anchovies, egg, peanuts, sambal1 plate (300 g)650 kcal (MyFitnessPal)
Nasi gorengrice, egg, soy sauce, oil, shallot1 plate (350 g)520 kcal (MyFitnessPal)
Nasi udukcoconut rice, pandan, shallots, fried shallot1 plate (300 g)560 kcal (MyFitnessPal)
Nattofermented soybeans, salt1 pack (50 g)100 kcal (USDA)
Navel orangeorange fruit1 medium (140 g)70 kcal (USDA)
Nectarinestone fruit1 medium (150 g)63 kcal (USDA)
Nutsmixed nuts (almond, cashew, walnut)1/4 cup (30 g)170 kcal (USDA)
Nut butterroasted nuts (peanut or almond), salt, oil2 tbsp (32 g)190 kcal (USDA)
Noridried seaweed sheets1 sheet (2 g)10 kcal (USDA)
Nova loxsmoked Atlantic salmon2 oz (56 g)100 kcal (USDA)
Noodle soupnoodles, broth, protein, greens1 bowl (400 g)350 kcal (MyFitnessPal)
Noodleswheat or rice noodles, oil, seasonings1 cup cooked (140 g)190 kcal (USDA)
Nutritional yeastdeactivated yeast flakes2 tbsp (16 g)60 kcal (USDA)
New potatosmall young potato1 medium (110 g)87 kcal (USDA)
Neufchâtel cheesecow’s milk cheese1 oz (28 g)70 kcal (USDA)

Descriptions

Naan
Soft Indian flatbread often served hot at breakfast with curries or as stuffed parathas; common across South Asia.
Nasi lemak
Malaysian national breakfast: coconut rice served with egg, fried anchovies, peanuts, and spicy sambal; hearty, savory morning meal.
Nasi goreng
Indonesian fried rice often eaten for breakfast, typically stir-fried with egg, kecap manis or soy sauce, and garnishes.
Nasi uduk
Jakarta-style coconut rice commonly eaten for breakfast with side dishes like eggs, tempeh, and sambal.
Natto
Sticky, fermented soybeans eaten at Japanese breakfasts, served over rice with soy sauce and mustard for strong flavor and protein.
Navel orange
Sweet, seedless citrus often eaten fresh at breakfast or juiced; popular worldwide and easy grab-and-go fruit.
Nectarine
Juicy summer fruit similar to peaches, commonly eaten fresh, sliced on cereal or yogurt at breakfast.
Nuts
Protein- and fat-rich snack often added to yogurt, cereal, or eaten on its own at breakfast.
Nut butter
Spreadable nut paste used on toast, fruit, or in smoothies; common breakfast protein and fat source.
Nori
Thin roasted seaweed used to wrap rice (onigiri) or as garnish in Japanese breakfasts; low-calorie umami flavor.
Nova lox
Mild-smoked salmon (“Nova”) frequently served on bagels with cream cheese, onions, capers at breakfast, popular in US delis.
Noodle soup
Generic category for Asian breakfast soups (pho, ramen variants); warm, savory start to the day with noodles and broth.
Noodles
Versatile staple eaten at breakfast in many cultures (stir-fried or in soup), quick to prepare and filling.
Nutritional yeast
Savory, cheesy-flavored flakes used as a topping for scrambled tofu, oats, or toast in plant-based breakfasts for B vitamins and flavor.
New potato
Tender small potatoes often boiled or pan-fried into breakfast hashes or served with eggs, common in British and European breakfasts.
Neufchâtel cheese
Soft, spreadable French cheese similar to cream cheese, used on bagels or toast at breakfast; lower-fat alternative.
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