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How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Wine?

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Question: How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Wine?
The caloric content of wine is a hot topic in today's world of wine. While many are familiar with some of wine's health benefits, they are unsure as to how wine can fit into a rigid diet plan or long-term maintenance. So just how many calories are in a glass of wine?
Answer: The "easy" answer is approximately 25 calories per ounce of wine. There is some variability depending on whether it's a red wine, white wine, sweet wine, sparkling wine, etc. The typical range on calorie counting charts is between 80-100 calories in 4 ounces of wine.

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