Calories in Gnocchi, potato
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Gnocchi, potato contains 135 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (26 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 11% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 135 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 279 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.99 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 62 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 9.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 139 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 2.3 µg | 4% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.99 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat6.3 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium279 mgbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.062 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.53 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.56 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.075 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 27 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 15 µg |
| Retinol C | 60 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 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, cheese | 178 | 8.5 g | 9.4 g | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta with cream sauce and added vegetables, from home recipe | 141 | 4 g | 17.3 g | 6 g |
| Rice croquette | 154 | 3.4 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Pasta with cream sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 154 | 3.9 g | 16.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Pasta with cream sauce, home recipe | 154 | 4 g | 16.8 g | 7.7 g |
| Sausage and rice with tomato-based sauce | 134 | 4.6 g | 16.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, cheese and/or cream based sauce, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.7 g | 18.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, cheese and/or cream based sauce, fat added | 146 | 4.7 g | 18.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with creamy dressing | 156 | 3.8 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 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 135 kcal. 1 piece (26 g): about 35 kcal. 1 cup (188 g): about 254 kcal.
How much protein is in gnocchi?
Gnocchi contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.63 g in 1 piece (26 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in gnocchi?
Gnocchi has 17.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 0.99 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gnocchi?
Gnocchi contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gnocchi contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gnocchi?
100 g contains 279 mg of sodium, 12% 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 2708722. 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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