There's nothing quite like toasting a special occasion (or no occasion at all) with a glass of wine [1], but have you ever wondered how many calories are in your favourite vintage? The average calorie count for a standard 5-ounce serving of wine can vary based on whether you choose white or red and even from brand to brand. If you're imbibing for the health benefits [2], you should stick to a glass or two at a time, but it's still important to see how that fits in with your overall health goals [3]. To help you sort it all out, POPSUGAR looked up the calorie counts in the eight most popular varieties of wine.
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Rosé?
Calorie counts vary from brand to brand, but a glass of rosé will set you back about 126 calories [5]. (Psst. . . you can also get it in a can [6] for outdoor parties.)
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Chardonnay?
A glass of chardonnay has around 123 calories [7]. Red wine often steals the spotlight, but white wine is lower in calories, and a study from the University of Buffalo found that drinking white wine was associated with better lung function [8].
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Did you know many people pick up a green bell pepper flavour when they drink Cabernet Sauvignon? This is due to the high levels of pyrazines in the grapes when they're harvested. At only 122 calories per glass [9], it's almost as good as actually eating your vegetables.
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Pinot Noir?
Red wines do tend to have slightly higher calorie counts than white, but they also contain resveratrol, a polyphenol that's beneficial to the heart [10]. A glass of Pinot Noir comes in at about 121 calories [11].
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Merlot?
A glass of merlot contains about 122 calories [12], and it may even help you live longer [13].
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Riesling?
A glass of Riesling has around 118 calories [14], making it one of the lightest wines on this list.
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Pinot Grigio?
Pinot Grigio is known for its light, fruity flavour. At only 122 calories [15], a cool glass on a warm Summer night sounds pretty good.
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Sauvignon Blanc?
Crisp, dry, and refreshing, Sauvignon Blanc is a classic. Like other white wines, it has fewer calories than most red wines: only 119 calories [16] per glass.