Red wine (typically 12-14.5% ABV) is one of the most studied alcoholic beverages in nutrition research, largely due to its resveratrol and anthocyanin content from red grape skins. A standard 175ml glass contains around 2-2.5 units and 120-150 kcal. Large epidemiological studies have suggested modest cardiovascular benefits at low consumption, though most experts now attribute these to confounding and note that no level of alcohol is entirely without risk.
A 125ml small glass is one unit; a 175ml standard pub glass is 2+ units. The polyphenols in red wine are also present in grape juice, dark berries, and dark chocolate without the alcohol risk — these are better sources if polyphenols are the goal.
Where Wine, red Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 110 mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 13.0 mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | 3% | |
| Chloride | 11.0 mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7.00 mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 1.00 µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.900 mg | 6% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.100 mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.060 mg | 6% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.040 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.030 mg | 2% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.100 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 µg | 4% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.