Beverages

Beverages, Wine, non-alcoholic

FDC 174157fl oz (29 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Non-alcoholic wine falls outside the Nutrient Density Score, sitting at just 6 calories per 100 g, too low in energy for the per-calorie scoring model to apply meaningfully.

It's served chilled in a glass as a substitute for traditional wine at meals or gatherings, with a standard fluid-ounce serving (29 g) here carrying 1.1 g of carbohydrate and 1.1 g of sugar, plus a trace of protein. Sodium sits low at 7 mg per 100 g, and because the alcohol and much of the flavor compounds of true wine are removed, the taste and mouthfeel are noticeably lighter than a standard bottling.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.5 g · 31%Carb 1.1 g · 69%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories6 kcal0%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium7 mg0%
Carbohydrate1.1 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.1 g
Protein0.5 g1%
Potassium88 mg2%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron0.4 mg2%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 174157

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beverages median

Protein / 100 g0.5 vs 0.2 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g7 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Non-alcoholic wine is made the same way as regular wine and then has the alcohol removed, so it's served the same way, chilled for white styles or at cellar temperature for red styles, alongside a meal or on its own. In the kitchen it also works as a substitute for wine in recipes like braises, pan sauces and marinades for cooks who want the flavor profile of wine without the alcohol content, and it's poured at the table the way a regular glass of wine would be, paired with dinner rather than sipped like a soft drink.

Once opened, keep it refrigerated and use it within a few days, similar to a light beverage, since it can lose its character faster without the alcohol that helps preserve regular wine, and recork or reseal the bottle tightly between pours. Per 100g it has just 6 calories, 1.1g each of carbohydrate and sugar, and 0.5g of protein, so a fl oz serving of about 29g barely nudges caloric intake, making it a low-calorie option for a beverage-style pour at a meal where a lighter drink is wanted alongside the food being served. That light profile also makes it easy to top up a glass throughout a long dinner without the calories adding up the way they would with a full-strength wine.

Frequently asked questions about beverages, wine

How many calories are in non-alcoholic wine?

It has 6 calories per 100g, so a fl oz serving of about 29g adds roughly 2 calories to a meal.

How is non-alcoholic wine served?

It's served the same way as regular wine, chilled for white styles or at room temperature for red styles, alongside a meal.

How should opened non-alcoholic wine be stored?

Refrigerate it after opening and use within a few days, since it can lose its character faster than regular wine.

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