How Many Calories Are in Sunset Wine?

Although Sunset wine does not contain fat, it does provide calories because of the sugars and alcohol it contains. NutriStrategy notes that alcohol is calorie dense, with 7 calories per gram, so check nutrition facts closely before drinking.

Calories

According to LIVESTRONG.com's Daily Plate, one 5-oz. serving of Sunset wine contains 95 calories. This makes Sunset wine higher in calories than other types of alcohol beverages; MyFitnessPal explains that a 12-oz. beer contains 145 calories, which would equal about 60 calories per 5-oz. serving.

Carbohydrates

Sunset wine contains carbohydrates which provide 4 calories per gram. According to LIVESTRONG.com's Daily Plate, a 5-oz. serving of this wine contains 7 g of carbohydrates, with 5 g of sugar.

Alcohol

Because alcohol provides 7 calories per gram, a 5-oz. serving of Sunset wine provides about 9.5 g of alcohol.

Fat

Sunset wine does not contain any fat, according to LIVESTRONG.com's Daily Plate.

Protein

LIVESTRONG.com's Daily Plate notes that Sunset wine does not contain any protein.

References

• NutriStrategy: Calories - Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates, Alcohol
• LIVESTRONG.com's Daily Plate: Calories in Franzia Boxed Sunset Blush Table Wine
• MyFitnessPal: Calories in Budweiser Beer