White Wine Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

White wine consumption does not appear to significantly alter lipid profiles, including total cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or HDL (high-density lipoprotein) levels, according to a meta-analysis of clinical trials .
White wines typically contain higher concentrations of sulfites than red wines, which may contribute to headaches or allergic-type reactions in sensitive individuals .
While white wine contains various polyphenols (bioactive plant compounds) with antioxidant properties, these are generally present in lower concentrations than in red wine because white wine is fermented without the grape skins .
Early research from a meta-analysis of observational studies suggests a potential link between moderate white wine intake and an increased risk of prostate cancer, though researchers note this evidence is subject to bias and requires further investigation .

Interesting fact

While most white wine is made from green or yellow grapes, it can also be produced from dark-skinned grapes if the juice is quickly separated from the skins to prevent pigment leaching.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

SOURCE

Total Stilbenes

ELITE

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Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.11g

Carbs0.40g

Sugar1.42g

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

Refrigerate After Opening

3–5 days

Seal with a stopper to minimize oxidation.

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Unopened bottles should be kept at a stable temperature.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

2 contributing source foods

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

A Comprehensive Review on Polyphenols of White Wine - PMC

[2]pmc.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

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

Wine, Health, and Food - PMC

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

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

59.5

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