How healthy is white wine?
Is white wine healthy? There is no healthy amount of alcohol; less is better. White wine scores 0/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 82 kcal. White wine has fewer polyphenols than red because it is fermented without the grape skins; its calories come mostly from alcohol. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). White wine ranks higher than 0% of them.
Note: Alcohol has health risks the nutrient score does not capture, so all alcoholic drinks score 0.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Magnesium3%
- Potassium2%
- Iron2%
- Calcium1%
- Protein0%
- Fiber0%
- Vitamin A0%
- Vitamin C0%
- Vitamin E0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 8 minus 0 = 7. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in white wine?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 82 kcal | 121 kcal | |
| Protein | <0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1 g | 1.4 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.6 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1 µg | 1.5 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 9 mg | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 104 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 15 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7.3 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white" (FDC 174837). Values rounded.
Why is white wine good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use it
- If you drink, keeping to small glasses with food
- Alternating with water or making a spritzer
What should you watch out for?
- Alcohol is a cause of several cancers, even at low intakes. Do not drink in pregnancy or before driving. Large glasses hold close to two standard drinks.
Which drinks score higher?
Other drinks with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.