Gnocchi
Potato-and-flour dumplings carry a high glycemic load; pairing them with protein and fat blunts the spike.
FatTonic Facts
Gnocchi · per serving 1 cup (150g)
Poor · works against fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 29 | −63.8 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | +3.2 |
| Protein (g) | 4 | +2.8 |
| Glycemic index | 68 | |
| Carbs (g) | 45 | |
| Fat (g) | 1 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: no matching USDA FoodData Central record (searched 5 Oct 2026); values not yet sourced.
Glycemic index: 68, from one test: “Gnocchi, type NS (Latina, Pillsbury Australia Ltd, Mt. Waverley, Australia)”, Table A1 no. 1336 (reference: bread, 2 h) of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008, citing Brand Miller J, Bell L, Denning K, Browne D. In search of more low glycaemic index foods. Proc Nutr Soc Aust 1995; 19: 177 (abstr). Table A1 lists this test against white bread (97 on the bread scale) and prints 68 on the glucose scale (bread value x 0.7). Opened 26 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened.
Per 100 g: not shown — per serving only (no record weight).
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 29 set it, −63.8 points. Source: Glycemic index test.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →This food and 199 more, scored on your phone.
Among the 200 rated foods
Gnocchi scores 25, rated Poor. It scores higher than 9% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does gnocchi spike insulin?
Glycemic load 29 for 1 cup (150g); FatTonic Score 25/100 — it works against fat-burning.
Is gnocchi good for fat loss?
Poor (25/100): gnocchi works against fat-burning.