Calories in Gnocchi, cheese
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Gnocchi, cheese contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (70 g) provides about 125 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 154 kcal per 100 g across 173 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for selenium, 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 13% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.3 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium C | 263 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.14 g | |
| Protein C | 8.5 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 132 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.081 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.31 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 41 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 169 mg | 13% |
| Iron C | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 144 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 83 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 13.3 µg | 24% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 60%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.5 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.14 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat12 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.3 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium263 mgbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.059 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 49 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 64 µg |
| Retinol C | 128 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 8 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Gnocchi
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnocchi, potato | 135 | 2.4 g | 17.2 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corned beef hash | 164 | 8.7 g | 9.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Corned beef patty | 164 | 8.7 g | 9.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Hash, NS as to type of meat | 164 | 8.7 g | 9.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Salisbury steak with gravy | 149 | 7 g | 6.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Chicken or turkey a la king with vegetables excluding carrorts, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, cream, white, or soup-based sauce | 181 | 9.6 g | 6.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Octopus salad, Puerto Rican style | 170 | 9.7 g | 5.6 g | 12 g |
| Chicken or turkey a la king with vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, cream, white, or soup-based sauce | 187 | 9.4 g | 6.8 g | 13.8 g |
| Biscayne codfish, Puerto Rican style | 190 | 9.2 g | 11.1 g | 12.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in gnocchi?
100 g of gnocchi has 178 kcal. 1 cup (70 g): about 125 kcal.
How much protein is in gnocchi?
Gnocchi contains 8.5 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 cup (70 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in gnocchi?
Gnocchi has 9.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.14 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gnocchi?
Gnocchi contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.3 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gnocchi contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (24% DV), Vitamin A (15% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV), calcium (13% DV) and Vitamin B12 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gnocchi?
100 g contains 263 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708721. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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