{"id":3510,"date":"2025-01-07T01:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T01:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/exploring-sugar-content-in-wine-which-varieties-contain-the-least.html"},"modified":"2025-01-07T01:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T01:31:51","slug":"exploring-sugar-content-in-wine-which-varieties-contain-the-least","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/health\/exploring-sugar-content-in-wine-which-varieties-contain-the-least.html","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Sugar Content in Wine: Which Varieties Contain the Least?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re trying to\u00a0cut back on added sugar, you\u2019ve probably already nixed candy bars and\u00a0sugary cocktails\u00a0from your meal plan.<\/p>\n

But what about wine? Because \u2014 and we hate to be the bearer of bad news here \u2014 there\u00a0is\u00a0sugar in wine.<\/p>\n

So which wine has the least sugar, and how can you find the best low sugar wine?<\/p>\n

Quick winemaking lesson: The alcohol in wine is a byproduct of fermenting naturally occurring sugars found in wine grapes.<\/p>\n

Some of these sugars remain unfermented, and they\u2019re called residual sugar, says Sofia Norton, RD, a dietitian based in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can recognize the sugar content of wine by its taste,\u201d Norton says.<\/p>\n

Dry wines typically have\u00a0less than 10 grams\u00a0of residual sugar per liter, which averages out to around 1.5 grams of sugar or less per 5-ounce glass.<\/p>\n

Sweeter wines, including dessert wines and late harvest wines, have \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 more residual sugar.<\/p>\n

Want to be mindful of your sugar intake while restocking your wine rack? Look for dry styles of these low sugar wines.<\/p>\n

1. Sauvignon Blanc<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can find this dry, white wine grown all around the world,\u201d Norton says.<\/p>\n

The average 5-ounce serving has\u00a03 grams of total carbohydrates, so it\u2019s hard to go wrong with this varietal.<\/p>\n

Better yet: Try the sauvignon blanc from\u00a0FitVine, a line of low sugar wines \u2014 it has just 0.09 grams of sugar and 114 calories in each glass.<\/p>\n

2. Chardonnay<\/h2>\n

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Chardonnay is another international grape, and it pairs well with just about any dish.<\/p>\n

A glass of chardonnay has around\u00a03.2 grams of total carbohydrates\u00a0per serving, and around half of that comes from glucose, Norton says.<\/p>\n

3. Sangiovese<\/h2>\n

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Wines made with Italy\u2019s most popular grape have about\u00a03.8 grams of total carbohydrates\u00a0per 5-ounce glass.<\/p>\n

If you love red wine, look for a bone-dry Chianti blend or Brunello di Montalcino.<\/p>\n

4. Pinot Noir<\/h2>\n

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This California grape is said to be the world\u2019s most popular light-bodied red wine, Norton says, and a 5-ounce glass has around\u00a03.4 grams of total carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

Try\u00a0Beringer Founder\u2019s Estate Pinot Noir, a super-affordable dry wine that ranks high on taste.<\/p>\n

5. Brut Champagne<\/h2>\n

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The amount of sugar in Champagne can vary widely, but bottles labeled \u201cbrut,\u201d extra brut,\u201d or \u201cbrut nature\u201d are\u00a0your best bet\u00a0when you\u2019re looking to raise a toast with a low sugar wine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe word \u2018brut\u2019 here means dry, raw, and unrefined,\u201d Norton explains.<\/p>\n

Splurge on the influencer favorite\u00a0Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne, or try the slightly more budget-friendly\u00a0Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut.<\/p>\n

How Much Sugar Is in an Average Glass of Wine?<\/h2>\n

Finding the sugar content in a specific brand or varietal can be a challenge, because beverage companies\u00a0aren\u2019t required to list the nutrition content\u00a0on the label. When in doubt, the overall carbohydrate content can at least help you gauge the sugar content.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, though, here\u2019s how the different types of wine stack up:<\/p>\n

Can You Drink Wine When You\u2019re Trying to Lose Weight?<\/h2>\n

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Yes, but focus on moderation and pay attention to portion control.<\/p>\n

Going over your daily caloric needs can lead to weight gain over time, and the\u00a0calories in alcohol\u00a0can definitely contribute to that.<\/p>\n

A 5-ounce glass of\u00a0late harvest wine, for example, contains 20 grams of carbohydrates and 172 calories.<\/p>\n

Two glasses of wine can put a dent in your caloric intake pretty quickly, Norton cautions.<\/p>\n

The calories in wine come from residual sugar and from alcohol, Norton explains. And those \u201cliquid calories\u201d may not be as effective at making you feel satiated.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn other words, you\u2019d be taking in unnecessary calories and still feel hungry,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

But as long as you\u2019re being\u00a0mindful\u00a0about your overall calorie intake and your daily activity level, you can still\u00a0drink wine when you\u2019re trying to lose weight\u00a0\u2014 just skip the dessert wines.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re trying to keep your sugar or carb intake low, stick to 1 to 2 servings of dry wine,\u201d Norton says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re trying to\u00a0cut back on added sugar, you\u2019ve probably already nixed candy bars and\u00a0sugary cocktails\u00a0from your meal plan. But what about wine? Because \u2014 and we hate to be the bearer of bad news here \u2014 there\u00a0is\u00a0sugar in wine. So which wine has the least sugar, and how can you find the best low […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3511,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3510"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}