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Gnocchi, potato calories: 254 per 1 cup (188 g)

This exact USDA record reports 254 calories for 1 cup (188 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Quick facts

1 cup · 188 g

Calories
254 kcal
Protein
4.6 g
Carbohydrate
32.3 g
Total fat
11.9 g
Fiber
1.9 g
Sodium
525 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 1 cup · 188 g

254calories

Gnocchi, potato

Protein
4.6 g
Carbs
32.3 g
Fat
11.9 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2708722

Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources

The editorial read

The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity

Portion: the cited record reports about 254 calories for 1 cup at 188 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 135 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 4.6 g protein, 1.9 g fiber, and 525 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt, representing 50.8% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.

The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.

The household measures attached to this record span roughly 35–254 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.

Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.

Record-specific decision brief

What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you

This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708722: “Gnocchi, potato.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.

01 · Portion arithmetic

Three weights, one fixed composition

For FDC 2708722, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 piece” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
1 pieceUSDA-listed household measure 26 g 35 kcal 0.6 g 0.3 g 73 mg
75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight 141 g 190 kcal 3.4 g 1.4 g 393 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 188 g 254 kcal 4.6 g 1.9 g 525 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese

The comparison set contains 169 exact records in the Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708722’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

135 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
154 kcal
Middle 50%
125–177 kcal

Based on 169 records reporting energy.

Protein

lower quarter

2.4 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
5.8 g
Middle 50%
4.4–6.3 g

Based on 169 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

middle half

1 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
1.5 g
Middle 50%
1–2 g

Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

middle half

279 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
336 mg
Middle 50%
233–398 mg

Based on 169 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2708722’s 188 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.

Strength-side signals

Vitamin A116.6 µg

≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Iron2 mg

≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Saturated fat6.4 g

≈ 32% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Sodium525 mg

≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Gnocchi, potato,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708721 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 piece to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 26 g and 188 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 35 kcal to 254 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2708721

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.8 g more dietary fiber than “Gnocchi, cheese.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt

    The source formulation has 6 input rows; Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt supplies 50.8% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.

05 · Exact-record choice

Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name

Keep this record when “potato” fits. Inspect FDC 2708721 when “cheese” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Gnocchi, potato

Exact source wording
“Gnocchi, potato”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2708722 · FNDDS 58122220
Named qualifiers
potato
Source inputs unique in this pair
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt · Milk, NFS · Butter, stick, salted

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Gnocchi, cheese

Exact source wording
“Gnocchi, cheese”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2708721 · FNDDS 58122210
Named qualifiers
cheese
Source inputs unique in this pair
Margarine, stick · Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk · Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “potato”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.

On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordGnocchi, potato 188 g254 kcal 135 kcal 2.4 g 6.3 g 1 g 279 mg
Gnocchi, cheese 70 g125 kcal 178 kcal 8.5 g 12 g 0.2 g 263 mg
Manicotti, vegetable- and cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless 235 g317 kcal 135 kcal 6.4 g 5.2 g 1 g 394 mg
Stuffed shells, with chicken, with tomato sauce 163 g222 kcal 136 kcal 10.8 g 3.4 g 1.1 g 277 mg
Tortellini, meat-filled, with tomato sauce 210 g281 kcal 134 kcal 6.6 g 4.9 g 1 g 618 mg
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and meat, ready-to-heat 250 g335 kcal 134 kcal 5.8 g 4.7 g 2.7 g 336 mg

How to compare FDC 2708722: its source amount is 188 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.

Household measures

Compare listed portions

For FDC 2708722, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 cup

254 kcal

188 g

1 piece

35 kcal

26 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2708722, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Saturated fat

6.4 g≈ 32% Daily Value

Sodium

524.5 mg≈ 23% Daily Value

Total fat

11.9 g≈ 15% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2708722’s 188 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Source-serving signals

What stands out in this record

These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708722 at 188 g—not a measured or recommended plate.

  • The representative USDA portion contains 525 mg sodium, about 23% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.

Nutrition facts

Compare the source serving with 100 grams

Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 188 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 254 kcal Not established
Protein 4.6 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 32.3 g 12%
Total fat 11.9 g 15%
Dietary fiber 1.9 g 7%
Sugars 1.9 g Not established
Sodium 524.5 mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.4 g 32%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g Not established
Cholesterol 33.8 mg 11%
Potassium 261.3 mg 6%
Calcium 41.4 mg 3%
Iron 1.6 mg 9%
Magnesium 22.6 mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.6 mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
Vitamin A 116.6 µg 13%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 137.1 g Not established

For FDC 2708722, approximate percentages divide the displayed 188 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.

Inside the source record

Source formulation behind this USDA record

USDA links FDC 2708722 to 6 source inputs totaling 657.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Gnocchi, potato” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

6 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached, Milk, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.

657.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without saltUSDA ingredient 11367 · encyclopedia page available 334 GM 334 g 50.8%
2 Milk, NFSUSDA ingredient 11100000 · encyclopedia page available 0.5 C 122 g 18.6%
3 Butter, stick, saltedUSDA ingredient 1001 · encyclopedia page available 5 TB 70 g 10.6%
4 Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available 1 C 125 g 19%
5 Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available 1 TS 6 g 0.9%
6 Spices, paprikaUSDA ingredient 2028 · encyclopedia page available 0.25 TS 0.5 g 0.1%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

USDA shorthand in this evidence
  • NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.

Exact-record context

What makes this USDA record distinct?

For FDC 2708722, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories135 kcal178 kcal−43 kcal
Protein2.4 g8.5 g−6.1 g
Carbohydrate17.2 g9.4 g+7.8 g
Total fat6.3 g12 g−5.7 g
Dietary fiber1 g0.2 g+0.8 g
Sodium279 mg263 mg+16 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 43 less calories, 6.1 g less protein, and 7.8 g more carbohydrate than “Gnocchi, cheese.”

Only this record lists Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt; Milk, NFS; Butter, stick, salted; Salt, table. Only the comparison record lists Margarine, stick; Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Cheese, parmesan, grated. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.

5 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.

Formulation evidence

The listed formulations differ

The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.

Shared listed inputs: Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

Listed only in this record: Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt; Milk, NFS; Butter, stick, salted; Salt, table; and 1 more.

Listed only in the comparison: Margarine, stick; Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Cheese, parmesan, grated; and 1 more.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets differ

This record’s reference amount is 188 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (188 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 70 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (70 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708722 with FDC 2708721 at equal mass; use their 188 g and 70 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2708722 versus FDC 2708721 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.

Review the full pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →

Uncertainty, made actionable

What can change this estimate?

This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.

For “Gnocchi, potato,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 01

    amount served

    When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.

  2. 02

    cooked-to-dry ratio

    Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.

  3. 03

    sauce or mix-ins

    Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.

  4. 04

    added fat

    Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.

How we estimated this

The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point

FDC 2708722 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 135 kcal per 100 g becomes 254 kcal at 188 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.

About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.

Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024

FoodData Central ID: 2708722

FNDDS food code: 58122220

The scaling for FDC 2708722 can be exact while the match to “Gnocchi, potato” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 188 g weight, 6-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.