A typical glass of white wine has roughly 100–130 calories, depending mainly on serving size , alcohol content, and sweetness.

Quick Scoop

For a “normal” restaurant-style pour, here’s what you’re looking at:

  • 4 oz (about 120 ml): around 90–100 calories.
  • 5 oz (about 150 ml, standard serving): about 105–130 calories, with many averages landing close to 120 calories.
  • 6 oz: around 140–150 calories.
  • 8 oz: roughly 190–220 calories.

Dry whites (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio) tend to sit at the lower end of the range, while sweeter whites and dessert-style wines creep higher because of extra sugar.

At-a-glance calorie table

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Serving size</th>
      <th>Style of white wine</th>
      <th>Approx. calories per glass</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>4 oz (120 ml)</td>
      <td>Average white</td>
      <td>~96–100 kcal[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5 oz (150 ml)</td>
      <td>Dry white (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio)</td>
      <td>~100–120 kcal[web:3][web:5][web:7][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5 oz (150 ml)</td>
      <td>Sweet white</td>
      <td>~120–140+ kcal[web:3][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>6 oz (180 ml)</td>
      <td>Average white</td>
      <td>~140–150 kcal[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8 oz (240 ml)</td>
      <td>Average white</td>
      <td>~190–220 kcal[web:1][web:3][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Why the number changes

Several factors nudge the calorie count up or down:

  • Alcohol by volume (ABV): Higher ABV = more calories, since alcohol itself is calorie-dense.
  • Residual sugar: Sweeter wines (like Riesling or some Chardonnays) pack more sugar, so more calories per glass.
  • Pour size: Home pours are often closer to 6–8 oz than the “official” 5 oz, so you might be drinking nearly double what you think.

A simple mental rule: think “about 120 calories for a standard glass of white wine,” then adjust up if it’s sweet or a big pour.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.