| Wine Type | Calories | Carbs | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne/Prosecco (Brut) | 90 | 1.5g | 12% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 119 | 3g | 12.5% |
| Pinot Grigio | 122 | 3g | 12% |
| Chardonnay | 123 | 3g | 13% |
| Rose | 125 | 4g | 12% |
| Pinot Noir | 121 | 3.4g | 13% |
| Merlot | 122 | 3.7g | 13.5% |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 122 | 3.8g | 13.5% |
| Syrah/Shiraz | 122 | 3.8g | 14% |
| Zinfandel | 129 | 4.2g | 15% |
| Moscato | 160 | 14g | 5.5% |
| Port Wine | 185 | 12g | 20% |
Dry wines have less residual sugar and fewer calories than sweet wines. Brut Champagne is the lowest-calorie option.
A standard pour is 5oz, but many glasses hold 12-15oz. Use a measuring cup to learn what 5oz actually looks like.
Wines with lower alcohol content have fewer calories. Look for wines under 12% ABV to save 10-20 calories per glass.
Mix wine with sparkling water to cut calories in half while still enjoying the taste. A wine spritzer has about 60 calories.
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A standard 5oz glass of wine contains about 120-130 calories. Red wine averages 125 calories, white wine averages 121 calories, and sweet wines like Moscato can have 160+ calories per glass. The calorie content depends primarily on the alcohol and sugar content.
Dry wines have the fewest calories. Brut Champagne and Prosecco have about 90-100 calories per 5oz glass. Dry white wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio have about 119-122 calories. Avoid sweet wines like Moscato and dessert wines which can have 160-200+ calories per glass.
Wine typically has fewer carbs than beer (4g vs 13g per serving) but similar calories per standard serving. A 5oz glass of wine has 125 calories vs 153 calories for a 12oz beer. However, restaurant wine pours are often 6-8oz, making them calorie-equivalent to beer. For weight loss, portion control matters most.
Dry wines have about 3-4g of carbs per 5oz glass. Sweet wines like Moscato can have 14-20g of carbs. Champagne and dry sparkling wines have the least carbs at around 1-2g per glass. If you're on a low-carb diet, stick to dry wines and avoid sweet varieties.
Moderate red wine consumption (1 glass per day for women, 1-2 for men) has been associated with heart health benefits due to antioxidants like resveratrol. However, these benefits don't outweigh the risks of excessive alcohol consumption, and you can get similar antioxidants from grapes and berries without the alcohol.