What are the Nutritional Facts about Wine?
November 3, 2026 | by Sravani Pathakamuri | Posted in Nutrition Facts
Wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes. Itsnutritional content depends on the typeof wine, alcohol percentage,residual sugar, and serving size. Wine provides calories primarilyfromalcohol, with additional calories from sugar in sweeter varieties.
🍷 Nutritional facts about Wine:
Serving size: 150 ml dry redwine (about 12–13% alcohol)
About 125 kcal
Calories
Alcohol: 14–15 g
Carbohydrates: ~4 g
Protein: ~0.1 g
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Values are approximate and vary by wine style, alcohol content,and sweetness.
Nutrition by Serving Size
Approximate values for dry red wine:
| Nutrient | 100 ml | 150 ml | 250 ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 125 kcal | 208 kcal |
| Alcohol | 9.5 g | 14 g | 24 g |
| Carbohy drates | 2.6 g | 3.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Sweet wines can contain considerably more sugar and calories.
Vitamins and Minerals in Wine:
Wine is not a meaningful source of essential nutrients, althoughsmall amounts of minerals and plantcompounds may be present.
| Component | Nutritional role |
|---|---|
| Potassium | Present in small amounts; supports muscle and nerve function |
| Manganese | May be present in small amounts; supports enzyme function |
| Polyphenols | Plant compounds with antioxidant activity |
| Resveratrol | A grape-derived polyphenol found in varying, generally small amounts |
| B vitamins | Usually present only in negligible amounts |
Red wine typically contains more grape-skin polyphenols the white wine because red wine is commonly fermented with the skins.
Red Wine vs. White Wine vs. Rosé Wine:
Red wine
Often more skin-derived polyphenols
White wine
Often lighter in color;calories vary by style
Rosé wine
Pink wine withvariable skin contact
Approximate calories per 150 ml serving:
| Wine type | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dry red wine | 120–130 kcal |
| Dry white wine | 115–125 kcal |
| Dry rosé wine | 110–130 kcal |
| Sweet dessert wine | 150–220+ kcal |
Actual values vary significantly with alcohol strength and sugar content.
What does Wine do to your Body?
- Provides calories: Alcohol supplies about 7 calories per grambut no essential nutrients.
- Affects the brain: Alcohol impairs reaction time, judgment,balance, and coordination.
- Can disrupt sleep: It may make you sleepy initially but can reduce sleep quality.
- Can affect the liver and heart: Excessive consumption increases the risk of liver disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems.
- Increases cancer risk: Alcohol consumption is causally linked to several cancers. Red wine’s polyphenols do not cancel out these risks.
Is Wine Healthy?
Despite claims about the benefits of red wine, wine is not recommended as a health supplement.Evidence does not establish that drinking wine improves health enough to outweigh alcohol-related risks. People who do not drink should not start for health reasons; drinking less or not drinking reduces risk.
Avoid alcohol during pregnancy, before driving, and when takingmedicines that interact with alcohol.
Bottom line
A 150 ml glass of dry wine contains roughly 120–130 calories,mostly from alcohol, with small amount of carbohydrates and very little protein or fat. Wine may contain antioxidant plant compounds,but it is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals, and those compounds do not make alcohol risk-free.