Cognac Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Cognac is a distilled spirit with a negligible carbohydrate content, distinguishing it from fermented beverages like wine or beer which contain residual sugars .
Because it provides energy primarily through ethanol without significant vitamins or minerals, it is classified by major health institutions as a source of "empty calories" .
The physiological effects of cognac may be influenced by congeners (biologically active substances produced during fermentation or aging), which can include phytoestrogens (plant-derived compounds that mimic estrogen) .
While moderate alcohol consumption has been studied for its effect on heart disease markers, cognac is a high-alcohol distillate (typically 40% alcohol) and contributes to total daily energy intake, which can impact weight management .

Interesting fact

To be legally called Cognac, the spirit must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged for at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.

Standout nutrients

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SOURCE

Alcohol

230

kcal per 100g

Sugar0.67g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Production involves energy-intensive double distillation and long-term storage, though grape cultivation has a lower footprint than livestock.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Store upright to prevent cork degradation; avoid extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Effect of alcohol consumption on biological markers associated with risk of coronary heart disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alcohol - Diet and Health - NCBI Bookshelf

[3]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Deciphering the Riddles in Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alcoholic Beverages as a Source of Estrogens - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Relationships Between Nutrition, Alcohol Use, and Liver Disease - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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