![]() ![]() Sugar of course holds no nutritional value - it is made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Thomson & Scott Prosecco contains 0.63g of organic sugar per 100ml glass (one sixth of a teaspoon) As a brief guide to sugar levels in alcohol where the ingredients are not indicated clearly on the labelling here are some basic numbers to consider:Ī standard gin and tonic contains 18g of sugar (4 teaspoons)Ī vodka and cranberry contains 30g of sugar (7.5 teaspoons)Ī glass of dry white wine contains 1.5g of sugar (a third of a teaspoon) Too much hidden sugar intake over time can lead to more serious issues and illnesses and so checking your overall sugar intake is vital for a healthy lifestyle as you mature. Most obviously, you'll experience a sugar crash each time you have a hangover from alcohol adding to that unpleasant struggle the next morning and a craving for carbohydrates. But by avoiding the addition of unnecessary sugar during the production process the calorie count is 63 calories per 100ml glass.įocusing purely on the calorie count loses sight of the fact that sugar is harmful in a number of ways. The alcohol level remains at 11% so like most other Prosecco, it will retain calories because of the alcohol. Thomson & Scott Prosecco contains 0.7g of sugar per 100ml glass. A Dry Prosecco can equally befuddle consumers as it contains 17-32g of sugar per litre - that's almost a teaspoon of sugar per glass! A sweeter version, known confusingly as Extra Dry can contain up to 120 calories per glass and 12-17g of sugar per litre. ![]() In the short term this is not something to be concerned about if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay fit, but over time this can cause weight gain and you may not realise that it's the alcohol and added sugar in the Prosecco that's doing all the damage.ĭrier Prosecco (known as Brut) can have a reduced calorie count of anywhere between 60 and 80 calories because it contains less sugar to sweeten it. Prosecco is known to be one of the less calorific drinks available with a traditional glass holding around 1.5g of sugar per glass (80 calories). Two glasses of red wine are the same as eating a cheeseburger at roughly 320 calories. So that gin and tonic you look forward to on a Friday evening could be switched out for an alcohol-free gin alternative with a slimline version tonic to cut down the calories.Ī pint of beer has approximately 240 calories - equal to a mars bar. If you want to cut calories from your drinking significantly then you have to cut down your alcohol intake. However, many don't know how much sugar and how many calories are in their bottle because it's not indicated on the label.Īlcohol is well known for offering empty calories. According to Statista, more than 400 million bottles were sold last year globally. Prosecco has been a huge hit with drinkers for some time now. ![]() We are all becoming much more aware of our well-being and, although many of us still like a drink or two, we want to know what we're drinking. Historically, consumers have grabbed a bottle, popped the cork and drunk a wine if it smells and tastes good. Wine in particular is a major culprit when it comes to poor labelling and hidden sugar, which for those seeking to count their calories makes it much harder to do. ![]() But are we consuming alcoholic drinks without considering the other potentially harmful aspects hidden in the bottle and missing from the label? The sun has been out, the gardens and parks have glowed with flowers and rich green grass and the berries and fruits have been literally dropping from the trees. Have you considered calories in Prosecco? Or sugar in Prosecco? There's no doubt that there has been a lot of drinking going on over the past six months and a lot of it has been our favourite sparkling wine. ![]()
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