Are There Many Calories In Wine?
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Well, yes there are calories in wine. But the good news is that there are really not a lot of calories in wine. If you enjoy wine in moderation - say a glass or two at dinner - then you will not be adding too much to your daily caloric intake. That said, if you are on a calorie-restricted diet then you certainly need to count the calories in wine.
An average sized glass of wine, i.e. around 125-150mls or about 4 fl oz, contains 80 to 100 calories. Therefore a full bottle of wine contains between 300 and 500 calories. Dry white wines contain fewer calories than red wines. For example, Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc and white Zinfandel generally contain around 80 calories per glass, while full-bodied red wines like Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon will contain around 95 calories per glass.
Fortified wines like Port, Muscat and Tokay are much higher in calories - often between 165 and 185 calories per glass, although they are generally served in smaller glasses.
The good news, of course, is that wine has health benefits along with the calories. Red wine in particular has potential benefits in that it is believed to help protect against certain forms of cancer and heart disease. Studies have shown a reduction of 30%–50% in heart disease in people who drink a glass of red wine each night and a 20% reduction in death from certain cancers.
The health benefits of drinking wine are often attributed to what is known as the “French Paradox”, whereby the French – even with a high fat diet – don’t suffer from heart disease at the same rate as North Americans. This has been attributed to their moderate, though steady, wine consumption.
So, whilst you need to be aware of the calories in wine, a glass of two of wine with dinner can be quite beneficial!
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