Gnocchi Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Gnocchi is a lower-energy alternative to many traditional pastas, containing significantly more water and fewer calories per gram than dried egg, buckwheat, or wholemeal varieties .
Because it is typically made from cooked potatoes and refined flour, gnocchi is a low-fibre starch that is often recommended by health institutions for individuals requiring a soft diet or those managing bowel obstructions .
For those on kidney-friendly diets, gnocchi is considered a suitable starter or base when paired with meat or fish, though it is often served with tomato-based sauces or mushrooms which may increase the meal's total potassium content .
In modern culinary applications, gnocchi may be prepared using alginates (extracts from brown seaweed) and calcium salts to create specific textures through a process called spherification .

Interesting fact

The word "gnocchi" may be derived from the Italian word "nocchio," meaning 'a knot in wood,' or from "nocca," meaning 'knuckle,' referring to the dumplings' shape.

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135

kcal per 100g

Protein2.44g

Fat6.33g

Carbs16.2g

Fiber1.00g

Sugar0.99g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.26g

Monounsat1.27g

Saturated3.42g

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Diet

Vegetarian

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Some producers are adopting compostable packaging and reducing plastic use.

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Store uncooked gnocchi covered with flour and a cloth to prevent drying.

Flavour

Data & Sources

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USDA

USDA FoodData Central

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Claim citations

The Update of the Italian Food Composition Database of Gluten-Free Products and Its Application in Food-Based Dietary Guidelines Menus - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Nutrition Team - Dietary advice for people with a bowel obstruction

[6]www.uhcw.nhs.ukuhcw.nhs.uk

[PDF] Four stage dietary advice to manage bowel obstruction

[7]www.leedsth.nhs.ukleedsth.nhs.uk

[PDF] Eating out or taking out on a kidney friendly diet

[11]www.uhcw.nhs.ukuhcw.nhs.uk

[PDF] Alginates - Agricultural Marketing Service

[12]www.ams.usda.govams.usda.gov

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