25/100

Grains & Bread

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 load
29
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
4

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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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