Food guide

Red Wine

Table red wine: alcohol is the main energy source; polyphenols do not offset heavy drinking.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of red wine for fair comparison. Typical serving: 150 g — 128 kcal per 150 g serving.

Nutrition information for Red Wine
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (150 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	85 kcal	128 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.1 g
Carbohydrate	2.6 g	3.9 g	3 g
Fat	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of red wine, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Red Wine
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (150 g)	% DV
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	<1%
Thiamin	0.005 mg	0.008 mg	<1%
Riboflavin	0.031 mg	0.047 mg	2%
Niacin	0.22 mg	0.33 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.057 mg	0.086 mg	3%
Folate	1 µg	1.5 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.03 mg	0.045 mg	<1%
Choline	5.7 mg	8.6 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	8 mg	12 mg	<1%
Iron	0.46 mg	0.69 mg	3%
Magnesium	12 mg	18 mg	3%
Phosphorus	23 mg	34.5 mg	2%
Potassium	127 mg	191 mg	3%
Sodium	4 mg	6 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.14 mg	0.21 mg	1%
Selenium	0.2 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Copper	0.011 mg	0.017 mg	1%
Manganese	0.13 mg	0.2 mg	6%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat red wine?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Table red wine: alcohol is the main energy source; polyphenols do not offset heavy drinking.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Cheese, Steak, Tomato.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

Fermented

Balsamic Vinegar

Aged grape must vinegar, sweet-sour and intensely flavoured.

kcal: 88
protein: 0.6 g
fibre: 0 g

per 100 g · Typical serving: 1 tbsp (16 g)

FruitPlant-Based

Grapes

Convenient, polyphenol-rich fruit — red and black varieties carry the most resveratrol.

kcal: 69
protein: 0.7 g
fibre: 0.9 g

per 100 g · Typical serving: 1 cup (151 g)

Plant-Based

Beer

Standard lager: alcohol and a little carbohydrate; it is not a meaningful source of vitamins.

kcal: 43
protein: 0.5 g
fibre: 0 g

per 100 g · Typical serving: 350 g

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