The Calories of White Wine, Red Wine, and Sparkling Wine
Considering that, generally, red wine has a higher alcohol content compared to white wine, we can say that it tends to have a higher calorie content. The same applies to sweet dessert wines, which have a higher alcohol content and a significant sugar residue, resulting in a higher calorie content compared to classic red or white wines.
A separate category includes sparkling wines. How many calories do they have? It largely depends on their sugar residue. Dry sparkling wines (pas dosé, extra brut, brut), which have a low sugar residue, are less calorific than sweet sparkling wines (extra dry, dry, demi-sec, and sweet).
Without calculating the precise calories of the glass of wine we want to drink, we can still consider that, on average, a 150 ml glass of wine has the following values:
- The calories of red wine range from 80 to 130, depending on the alcohol content (usually between 10 and 15 degrees).
- The calories of white wine range from 80 to 110, depending on the alcohol content (10-13).
- The calories of sparkling wine range from 80 to 150, based on the alcohol content (11-12.5) and, above all, the sugar content.
However, let's not be alarmed by these numbers! Enjoying one or, why not, a couple of glasses of wine with meals is not only a pleasure but also beneficial! As with anything, the key is not to overindulge...
There are many tools to calculate them online. Check them for inspiration but a we recommend always to check with the proper analysis at least for the very first time.
How does QRFox.eu handle energy calculation?
There are three options to obtain this information. The first is to conduct typical wine analysis. As a second option, based on the wine type and its alcohol content, using generally accepted data is also possible. The third option is to utilize existing data.
QRFox.eu provides an internal calculator to compute this information using three elements: Alcohol, sugars, and organic acids.
There are many other online tools available for calculation. We recommend always verifying with proper analysis, at least for the first time.
Here there are some links:
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/unit-calculator
https://www.wcrf-uk.org/health-advice-and-support/health-checks/alcohol-calorie-calculator
https://magazine.wein.plus/faq/wine-and-health/how-many-calories-does-wine-have
