Gnocchi
Poor — Gnocchi works against fat-burning.
Potato-and-flour dumplings carry a high glycemic load; pairing them with protein and fat blunts the spike.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup (150g)
Glycemic index 68 · Carbs 45g · Fat 1g · Processing processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 25 places gnocchi in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 29 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
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Does gnocchi spike insulin?
Gnocchi has a glycemic load of 29 and a FatTonic Score of 25 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Potato-and-flour dumplings carry a high glycemic load; pairing them with protein and fat blunts the spike.
Is gnocchi good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 25/100 (Poor), gnocchi works against fat-burning. Potato-and-flour dumplings carry a high glycemic load; pairing them with protein and fat blunts the spike.
Better swaps
More grains & bread
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