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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Gnocchi

Soft potato-and-flour dumplings cooked in seconds in boiling water.

Plant-Based
Gnocchi, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of gnocchi, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 150 g cooked — 200 kcal per 150 g serving.

Nutrition information for Gnocchi
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (150 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy133 kcal200 kcal100 kcal
Protein3.3 g5 g2.5 g
Carbohydrate27.3 g41 g20.5 g
Fat1 g1.5 g0.8 g
Fibre1.6 g2.4 g1.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of gnocchi, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Gnocchi
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (150 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.13 mg0.2 mg<1%
Vitamin K0.1 µg0.15 µg<1%
Thiamin0.063 mg0.094 mg5%
Riboflavin0.027 mg0.041 mg2%
Niacin0.98 mg1.5 mg6%
Vitamin B60.051 mg0.077 mg3%
Folate15 µg22.5 µg4%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Pantothenic acid0.37 mg0.56 mg7%
Choline3.3 mg5 mg<1%
Minerals
Calcium8 mg12 mg<1%
Iron0.38 mg0.57 mg2%
Magnesium8 mg12 mg2%
Phosphorus22 mg33 mg2%
Potassium58 mg87 mg1%
Sodium5 mg7.5 mg<1%
Zinc0.26 mg0.39 mg2%
Selenium27.5 µg41.3 µg50%
Copper0.041 mg0.062 mg5%
Manganese0.084 mg0.13 mg4%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Couscous, cooked

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat gnocchi?

  • Cooks in two minutes, faster than pasta.
  • Potato base adds potassium.

How to include it

  • Pan-fry after boiling for crisp edges.
  • Serve with a tomato and lentil sauce.

Things to consider

  • Shop-bought versions are often salted.
  • Creamy sauces raise the calories sharply.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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