How many calories in a glass of wine?

A standard 175ml glass of red wine has about 133 calories. A large 250ml glass has 190 calories. Wine is NOVA 1 — not ultra-processed.

Does red or white wine have more calories?

Very similar — red wine ~133 kcal per 175ml glass, white wine ~131 kcal. The difference is negligible.

What is the glycemic index of wine?

Wine has a glycemic index of 0, which is classified as Low GI. Wine contains negligible carbohydrates (1-4g per glass). Its glycemic index is effectively zero.

Glucose: LowNOVA 1

How Many Calories for Wine?

A standard 175ml glass of red wine contains around 133 calories (76 kcal per 100ml). Wine is classified as NOVA 1 - fermented grapes with no ultra-processed additives.

Calories by preparation

Method	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	NOVA
Red wine (175ml glass)Most calories from alcohol, not sugar	133	0.1g	0g	0.5g	1
White wine (175ml glass)Slightly more residual sugar than red	131	0.1g	0g	2g	1
Prosecco (125ml flute)Smaller glass = fewer calories than still wine	80	0g	0g	1g	1
Large glass (250ml red)A 250ml 'large' is 43% more than a 175ml 'standard'	190	0.1g	0g	0.7g	1

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Energy	76 kcal / 318 kJ	133 kcal
Protein	0.1g	0.2g
Carbohydrates	0.3g	0.5g
of which sugars	0.3g	—
Fat	0g	0g
of which saturated	0g	—
Fibre	0g	—
Salt	0.01g	—

Serving size: 1 standard glass (175ml) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Glycemic Index

Low

Glucose risk

Dry wines (red, white, prosecco) contain very little residual sugar - typically 0.3-2g per 100ml. Most calories come from alcohol, not carbohydrates. A 175ml glass of dry red wine delivers only about 0.5g of carbs. Sweet wines (dessert wines, late harvest) can have 10-15g sugar per 100ml and would have a higher glucose impact.

Processing level

NOVA 1 — Unprocessed

Wine is made from fermented grapes - a traditional single-step process. Standard wines contain grapes, concentrated grape must, preservatives (potassium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide), and acidity regulator (tartaric acid). These are all traditional winemaking aids, not industrial additives. Under NOVA classification, wine is NOVA 1.

Wine at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Caparelli Italian Pinot Grigio 75Cl

£5.25*NOVA 1

Wine Route Trebbiano Pinot grigio 2.25l

£15.50*NOVA 1

19 Crimes Red Wine 75Cl

£9.75*NOVA 1

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

Wine calories come almost entirely from alcohol, not sugar. A large 250ml glass has 190 kcal - 43% more than a standard 175ml. Prosecco in a 125ml flute is the lowest-calorie option at 80 kcal. Sweet and dessert wines have significantly more sugar and calories. All standard wines at Tesco are NOVA 1 with no UPF markers.

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