Drinking wine is an aspect of life that we can’t seem to quit. Whether it’s getting cosy on the couch with a glass of Shiraz, or having a long summer lunch with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc, it is a happy habit we can’t seem to curb.
The downside is that big nights on the bottle can result in having to punish ourselves in the gym later on—forcing our poor hungover bodies to run for hours on the treadmill to counterbalance polishing off a glass (or two) of our beloved Rosé.
But it doesn’t have to be this way! We have outlined the exact amount of calories in every glass of wine, and the easy workout that can burn it off.
Also, you can find out which wine has the most calories and which wine has the least calories, to tailor your future vino selections.
White Wine Calories (and how to work them off)
How many calories are in a glass of Riesling?
In one single glass of Riesling white wine there are 123 calories. To burn this off you can do the following:
12 minutes of circuit training
OR 52 minutes of working at your desk (not that we are endorsing being hung-over at work).
How many calories are in a glass of Chardonnay?
If you are looking for the lowest calorie white wine, then look no further than your bottle of Chardonnay! With only 84 calories per glass, it is the most calorie-friendly white wine. To burn this off you can do the following:
15 minutes of playing badminton
OR spend 13 minutes giving someone a massage.
How many calories are in a glass of Sauvignon Blanc?
The deliciously crisp wine that goes best with your salad, holds around 130 calories per glass and three grams of carbohydrates in them. To burn this off you can do the following:
15 minutes of cycling
OR 23 minutes of vacuuming.
How many calories are in a glass of Pinot Gris?
For a glass of this full-bodied, floral wine it will cost you 120 calories. To burn off this glass of wine, you can do the following:
14 minutes of jogging
OR 30 minutes watering the plants in your garden.
Red Wine Calories (and how to work them off)
How many calories are in a glass of Merlot?
As Merlot is a lighter wine, it actually only has 83 calories per glass. To burn off a glass of Merlot, you can do the following:
6 minutes of playing rugby
OR spend 15 minutes painting a room.
How many calories are in a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is one the world’s most widely recognised red wine grape varieties and is grown all over the globe. But with 123 calories in every glass, it is the most calorific of all the red wines. To burn off a glass you can do the following:
8 minutes of skipping
OR you can sleep for 1 hour and 27 minutes.
How many calories are in a glass of Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is still produced from red grapes, but is significantly lighter than other red wines. This correlates with its calorie count, being the lowest calorie red wine with 81 calories per glass. To burn off those 81 calories you can do the following:
7 minutes of boxing
OR 25 minutes bartending.
How many calories are in a glass of Shiraz?
This deliciously spicy variety is a winner with a meaty steak. But with 122 calories in every glass and nearly four grams of carbs, perhaps a side of veg should be chosen over fries. To burn the Shiraz off, you can do the following:
Dance for 22 minutes
OR spend 41 minutes pushing a pram around.
How many calories are in a glass of Rosé?
The pink drink that we simply cannot get enough of! Weighing in at significantly less than Sauvignon Blanc’s calorie count, a single glass of Rosé has only 83 calories in it. To burn off a glass of Rosé you can do the following:
17 minutes of yoga
OR 23 doing a supermarket shop.
