Gnocchi glycemic index
Gnocchi has a glycemic index of 68, which is medium. A 180 g serving (about 1 cup cooked) has a glycemic load of 22 (high).
Also known as: potato gnocchi
- Serving180 g
- Available carbs33 g
- Fiber3.2 g
- Sugars1.6 g
- Protein3.1 g
- Calories155 kcal
Serving: about 1 cup cooked.
What to know
Potato gnocchi have a medium GI, higher than regular pasta. A lighter portion with a vegetable or meat sauce keeps the glycemic load reasonable.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 9.1 g | 6 | Low |
| 100 g | 18 g | 12 | Medium |
| 180 g · about 1 cup cooked | 33 g | 22 | High |
| 360 g · double serving | 66 g | 45 | High |
What the studies found
The value comes from a single published measurement in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021), so treat it as a guide.
Gnocchi compared with other pasta & noodles
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Frequently asked questions
Is gnocchi low glycemic?
No. With a GI of 68, gnocchi is in the medium range (56 to 69). Low GI is 55 or less.
What is the glycemic load of gnocchi?
A 180 g serving (about 1 cup cooked) has a glycemic load of 22, which is high. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat gnocchi?
With a GI of 68 and a high glycemic load per serving, gnocchi is best eaten in smaller portions alongside protein, fat or vegetables, or swapped for a lower-GI option. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in gnocchi?
A 180 g serving has about 36 g of total carbohydrate, including 3.2 g of fiber, leaving 32.8 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 20 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (180 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | 155 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 36 g |
| Available carbs | 18 g | 33 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt (SR Legacy, FDC 170440). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.