Super source
Carbohydrate
17.2 g · 6% DV target
Gnocchi are soft, pillowy Italian dumplings, traditionally made from potatoes, flour, and eggs, offering a delicate texture and versatile base for various sauces and dishes.
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 .3
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 .67
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 .11
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 .12
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
17.2 g · 6% DV target
3.42 g · 17% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
62.4 μg · 7% DV target
279 mg · 12% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
Store uncooked gnocchi covered with flour and a cloth to prevent drying.
Some producers are adopting compostable packaging and reducing plastic use.
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.