Calorie comparison
Red Wine vs White Rice
Per 100 grams, red wine is the lighter choice by 45 calories, while white rice delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Red Wine | White Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 | 130 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbs | 2.6 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍷 Red Wine
5 oz glass (147 g)
125 cal
0.1 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0 g fat
🍚 White Rice
1 cup cooked (158 g)
205 cal
4.3 g protein · 44.2 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, red wine or white rice?
Per 100 g, red wine has 85 calories and white rice has 130. Red Wine is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, red wine or white rice?
Red Wine has 0.1 g of protein per 100 g; white rice has 2.7 g. White Rice wins on protein.
Is red wine or white rice better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward red wine — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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