Calories in White Wine
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Table Wine · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
82
kcal
per 100ml
0.07
g
Protein
0.0
g
Fat
2.6
g
Carbs
1.0
g
Sugar
123
kcal per glass (150ml)
82
kcal per 100ml
164
kcal per 200ml pour
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Source: USDA FoodData Central · Table Wine · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
| Component | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Niacin | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Volume | Calories | Sugar | Carbs |
|---|
Dry white: 82 kcal/100ml. Sweet white (dessert): 130-180 kcal/100ml. Champagne/Prosecco: 80-90 kcal/100ml. 11-13% ABV typical. Lower in polyphenols than red wine — grape skins (containing most polyphenols) removed before fermentation in white wine.
White wine contains significantly fewer polyphenols than red wine because grape skins — which contain most of the resveratrol, quercetin, and anthocyanins — are removed before fermentation. White wine typically has 10-100mg of total polyphenols per litre versus 200-400mg for red wine. Rosé falls between the two. For the polyphenol-related health associations with wine consumption, red wine has a stronger research base.
The sugar content of white wine varies dramatically by style. Dry wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay): 0.5-2g sugar per glass. Off-dry (Riesling, Gewürztraminer): 2-5g/glass. Sweet dessert wines (Sauternes, Moscato): 5-20g/glass. For people monitoring carbohydrates or blood sugar, choosing dry varieties significantly reduces sugar intake.
White wine carries identical alcohol-related health risks as red wine: Group 1 carcinogen status, liver disease risk at high intake, impaired fat metabolism, calorie density (7 kcal/g of alcohol), and pregnancy risks. The polyphenol advantage of red wine over white wine does not extend to these alcohol-specific risks. Both are equally problematic from a cancer risk perspective.
Brut Champagne and dry Prosecco are calorically similar to still white wine (~80-85 kcal/100ml) but typically consumed in smaller flute servings (125-150ml). The carbonation also slows consumption and may create greater satiety per millilitre. However, carbonation also accelerates alcohol absorption — making sparkling wines' effects felt more quickly.
Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.