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Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates. The calories in a 5-oz. glass of pinot grigio consist of about 120 calories, with around 11% of the calories from carbohydrates. There is no fat. The sugars in the wine contain three grams of carbohydrates, or 1 percent of the recommended daily value. In moderation, a glass of wine is very healthy.
Although, most nutrition charts don't split hairs on residual sugar content and allow for both red and white wines to weigh in at 25 calories per ounce of wine. White Wine Calories. While white wines often retain more sugar in the fermentation process, the additional caloric burden is quite negligible, unless it is a sweet dessert wine or ice wine. For your typical Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and the like, you can still count on 25 calories per ounce of white wine. Wine and Calories, the Bottom Line. Just like all other aspects of calorie-counting, it's the portion size that really matters. Most nutrition charts have a caloric content that is based on a 4-ounce glass of wine (literally a half cup), yet most wine glasses are filled with 5-6 ounces of wine, making a realistic glass of wine more like 125-150 calories per ...