Sparkling Wine Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Sparkling wine consumption, when part of a moderate intake pattern, is often associated with healthier dietary habits, including higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, and olive oil .
Moderate intake of wine, including sparkling varieties like Cava, has been linked in some clinical trials to improvements in lipid profiles (cholesterol levels) and markers of cardiovascular health .
Sparkling wine may assist in digestion by stimulating the production of gastric juices and the release of bile, though these effects are reversed at high alcohol concentrations .
One large cross-sectional study found that drinkers of champagne and white wine tended to have a lower BMI compared to those who never consumed those specific beverages .

Interesting fact

The pressure inside a standard bottle of sparkling wine is approximately 5 to 6 atmospheres, which is roughly double the pressure found in a typical car tire.

Standout nutrients

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Iodine

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Chromium

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Molybdenum

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Lead

kcal per 100g

Protein0.27g

Sugar2.67g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Moderate

Glass packaging and transport contribute significantly to the carbon footprint.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Use a pressure-sealing stopper to maintain carbonation.

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Store horizontally to keep the cork moist.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

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Claim citations

Wine Consumption and Lung Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC

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

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

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

Health Effects of Red Wine Consumption: A Narrative Review ... - PMC

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

Moderate Wine Consumption and Health: A Narrative Review - PMC

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

Wine, Health, and Food - PMC

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

Alcohol and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses Base on Prospective Cohort Studies - PMC

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

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