How Many Calories Are in Your Glass of Wine?
Wine calories depend on two main factors: alcohol content and residual sugar. Dry wines with lower alcohol (12 to 13 percent) contain about 110 to 130 calories per 5-ounce glass. Full-bodied wines with higher alcohol (14 to 15 percent) can reach 150 to 170 calories. Sweet and fortified wines push past 200 calories per serving due to both sugar and alcohol content.
The Hidden Calorie Trap: Pour Size
A standard wine pour is 5 ounces, but most people pour 7 to 9 ounces at home. That means your "glass of wine" may actually contain 175 to 250 calories instead of the expected 125. Restaurant pours vary too. Our AI estimates the actual volume in your glass based on the photo, giving you calories for the amount you are actually drinking, not just the textbook serving size.
Wine and Your Diet: What to Know
Wine can fit into a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. A glass of dry red wine with dinner adds about 125 calories. The bigger risk is what wine leads to: reduced inhibition often means more snacking and larger portions. By knowing the calorie content of your wine, you can budget for it within your daily intake and make conscious choices about what else you eat.

