Wine, light: Nutrition Facts
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Wine, light contains 49 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from alcohol, with 9% from carbohydrates and 0.6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in wine on FoodFactly, where the median is 83 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 49 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.2 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 0.07 g | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 5 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 88 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper C | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.6%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Alcohol 90%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for wine (median 3.8 g)
- Sodium7 mgabove the median for wine (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.14 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 6.4 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Wine
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine, nonalcoholic | 6 | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Wine, sparkling | 75 | 0.07 g | 2.3 g | 0 g |
| Wine, red | 85 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Wine, white | 82 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Wine, rose | 83 | 0.36 g | 3.8 g | 0 g |
| Wine, rice | 134 | 0.5 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Wine, dessert, sweet | 160 | 0.2 g | 13.7 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer, regular | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| White wine | 82 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Red wine | 85 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Coffee, brewed | 1 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.02 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, wine, light | 49 | 0.07 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Wine spritzer | 49 | 0.04 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol | 46 | 0.25 g | 0.77 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in wine?
100 g of wine has 49 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 15 kcal. 1 glass (180 g): about 88 kcal.
How much protein is in wine?
Wine contains 0.07 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.021 g in 1 fl oz (30 g). About 0.6% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in wine?
Wine has 1.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in wine?
Wine contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in wine?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710693. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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