Calories in Red wine
Per 175 ml glass
Red wine has 147 calories per 175 ml glass. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 0.1 g of protein, 4.6 g of carbohydrate, 0.0 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 ml, that works out at 84 calories and 0.1 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as fat free and low energy density. A large glass is roughly a third of a bottle — the pour matters more than the type.
Calories and macros
| Per 175 ml glass | Serving | Per 100 ml | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | 84 kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2.6 g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about red wine
How many calories are in red wine?
Red wine has 147 calories per 175 ml glass, which is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 ml of red wine?
100 ml of red wine contains 84 calories.
How much protein is in red wine?
One serving of 175 ml glass provides 0.1 g of protein — 0.1 g per 100 ml, or 0% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in red wine?
One serving of 175 ml glass contains 4.6 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is red wine a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, red wine qualifies as fat free and low energy density. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.