Red Wine Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Red wine consumption is consistently linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality when consumed in moderation, particularly as part of a Mediterranean diet .
Moderate intake is well-established to improve lipid profiles by reducing LDL cholesterol (the type associated with arterial plaque) and increasing antioxidant capacity, which helps prevent the oxidation of fats in the blood .
Anthocyanins (the pigments that give red wine its colour) and other polyphenols are associated with a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, especially in individuals already at risk for metabolic conditions .
Systematic reviews indicate that regular, moderate consumption is associated with a lower risk of dementia and may help maintain neurocognitive health during adulthood .

Interesting fact

The ancient Romans believed wine was so essential to health that they mandated a daily ration for their slaves, though it was often diluted with seawater or lead-based sweeteners.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Total Stilbenes

GREAT

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Total Flavonoids

GREAT

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Sum of Polyphenols

SOLID

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Molybdenum

kcal per 100g

Protein0.14g

Carbs1.05g

Sugar0.33g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Glass packaging and transport are the primary contributors to its carbon footprint.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Unopened bottles should be stored horizontally.

Refrigerate After Opening

3–5 days

Use a stopper to minimize oxidation.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 5 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The effects of wine consumption and lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials - PMC

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

Long-Term Health Outcomes of Regular, Moderate Red Wine Consumption - PMC

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

Examining the French paradox: a systematic review of red wine consumption and cardiovascular risk - PMC

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

Moderate red wine intake and cardiovascular health protection: a literature review - PubMed

[7]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Wine Intake in the Framework of a Mediterranean Diet and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases: A Short Literature Review of the Last 5 Years - PMC

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

Wine: An Aspiring Agent in Promoting Longevity and Preventing Chronic Diseases - PMC

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

Contribution of Red Wine Consumption to Human Health Protection - PMC

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

Moderate Wine Consumption and Health: A Narrative Review - PMC

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

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY PATTERNS CONSUMED AND NEUROCOGNITIVE HEALTH?

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

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

49.2

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